South Liberty Lane is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS3 2SQ is located in the Bedminster electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about South Liberty Lane, Bristol, BS3 2SQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS3 2SJ, BS3 2SN, BS3 2BQ, BS3 2NP, BS3 2SL, BS13 7AD, BS3 2NR, BS3 2SW, BS3 2NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS3 2SQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 50.2% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 46.9% | 49.8% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BS3 2SQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 52% | 56.3% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 18.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.6% | 28.8% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -15.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 9.2% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 4% | 2.6% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.8% | 50.7% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 34.1% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 11% | 10.5% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.7% | 10.4% | -9.3% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 10.6% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 10.1% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 15.8% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.2% | 47.5% | 13.3% | 33.8% | 13.7% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.1% | 90.7% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 9.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 76% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 76% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -7.2% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 6.1% | 10.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.7% | 76.3% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 7.5% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 7.5% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 4% | -0.8% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.5% | 37.2% | 22.3% |
| Christian | 28.3% | 46.2% | -17.9% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Liberty Lane was 110.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.4% higher than the Bedminster average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
South Liberty Lane has the 33rd highest crime rate of 81 local areas in Bedminster and the 564th highest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Duftys Buildings South Liberty Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2015-11-27 | £340,530 |
| 1 Duftys Buildings South Liberty Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £234,000 | 2015-11-24 | £370,623 |
| 1 Duftys Buildings South Liberty Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2011-12-16 | £118,909 |
BS3 2SQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 241 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Education | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowle West Early Years Centre Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN | 3out of 4 | 1,623 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Novers Hill Nursery School Leinster Avenue , Novers Hill BS4 1NN | - not rated | 1,724 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School Spencer House , Ship Lane BS1 6RR | 4out of 4 | 2,371 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilminster Avenue Nursery School Ilminster Avenue , Knowle West BS4 1BX | 3out of 4 | 2,837 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartcliffe Nursery School and Children's Centre Hareclive Road , Hartcliffe BS13 0JW | - not rated | 3,266 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luckwell Primary School Luckwell Road , Bedminster BS3 3ET | - not rated | 536 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Luckwell Primary School Luckwell Road , Bedminster BS3 3ET | - not rated | 536 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parson Street Primary School Bedminster Road , Bedminster BS3 5NR | 3out of 4 | 551 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parson Street Primary School Bedminster Road , Bedminster BS3 5NR | - not rated | 551 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Point: South Street School and Children's Centre South Street , Bedminster BS3 3AU | - not rated | 792 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrywood Girls' School Downton Road , BS4 1QB | - not rated | 1,449 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bedminster Down School Donald Road , Bedminster Down BS13 7DQ | - not rated | 1,498 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedminster Down School Donald Road , Bedminster Down BS13 7DQ | - not rated | 1,498 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Park School Blackmoor's Lane , Bower Ashton BS3 2JL | 3out of 4 | 1,625 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Park School Blackmoor's Lane , Bower Ashton BS3 2JL | - not rated | 1,625 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bristol College Marksbury Road , Bedminster BS3 5JL | - not rated | 1,669 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 2,244 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 4,707 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchants' Academy Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ | - not rated | 2,580 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Merchants' Academy Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ | 1out of 4 | 2,644 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Learning Campus William Jessop Way , BS13 0RL | 3out of 4 | 3,666 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtlands Special School Novers Road , Knowle BS4 1RA | - not rated | 1,544 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtlands Special School Novers Road , Knowle BS4 1RA | - not rated | 1,544 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Knowle DGE Academy Novers Road , BS4 1QY | 3out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle DGE Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN | - not rated | 1,661 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bri03 Bridge Year 11 Philip Street , Windmill City Farm BS3 4EA | - not rated | 1,857 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sandwich Maker | 26 Winterstoke Road | 134 yd | |
| The Bristol Rocks Cafe | Redpoint Climbing Centre, 40 Winterstoke Road | 167 yd | |
| Subway | 119 Winterstoke Road | 471 yd | |
| Knife and Fork Cafe Ltd | 86 Bedminster Road | 596 yd | |
| Nurnaz Bristol Limited T/A Cafe Spice | 154 West Street | 609 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Miner's Arms | The Miners Arms, 70 Bedminster Down Road | 86 yd | |
| Luckwell | 147 Luckwell Road | 382 yd | |
| Three Lions | 206 West Street | 501 yd | |
| The Robins | The Robins, Ashton Drive | 639 yd | |
| Jolly Colliers | Jolly Collier, West Street | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bestkebab | 210 West Street | 367 yd | |
| Passion Wok | 218 West Street | 367 yd | |
| Canton Eat | 186 Bedminster Down Road | 372 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | J Sainsbury, Winterstoke Road | 471 yd | |
| Lucky House | 7 Ashton Drive | 582 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury, Winterstoke Road | 471 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit B, South Bristol Retail Park, Wedlock Way | 874 yd | |
| Co-op | 105-107 Bishopsworth Road | 919 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, North Street | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parson Street Primary School BEDMINSTER ROAD | swimming pool | 558 yd |
| Bedminster Down Common Bridgwater Road | grass pitches | 1,002 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.