Graham Road is in Bedminster, Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS3 3AF 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 Graham Road, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 3AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS3 1ES, BS3 1EU, BS3 1HJ, BS3 3AA, BS3 3AB, BS3 3BD, BS3 3AP, BS3 3BE, BS3 3AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS3 3AF is primarily male, with 57.3% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.7% | 42.7% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -8.3% |
| Male | 56.3% | 57.3% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 8.3% |
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 3AF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.7% 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 | 62.9% | 68.7% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 30.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.2% | 23.8% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -20.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 6.1% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.5% | 51.8% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 35.4% | -4.3% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 9.8% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around BS3 3AF this area, 7.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 58.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.7% | 7.5% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 5.4% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 9.2% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 16% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.8% | 58.2% | 3.4% | 33.8% | 24.4% |
| Other | 4% | 0.3% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -2.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.5% 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 | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 90.8% | 90.5% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 9.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 83.8% 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 | 88.8% | 83.8% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 8.9% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.8% | 83.5% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 8.2% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 4% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 2.4% | -2.3% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 73.8% | 37.2% | 36.6% |
| Christian | 17.1% | 46.2% | -29.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Graham Road was 47.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.0% lower than the Bedminster average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Graham Road has the 30th lowest crime rate of 81 local areas in Bedminster and the 354th lowest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Graham Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-08-19 | £395,142 |
| 1 Graham Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2016-03-24 | £446,647 |
| Plot 1 9 Graham Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £224,995 | 2013-09-06 | £438,148 |
| 6 Graham Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £176,250 | 2013-07-08 | £348,661 |
| 12 Graham Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2012-07-27 | £379,701 |
BS3 3AF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BS3 3AF 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 | 162 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School Spencer House , Ship Lane BS1 6RR | 4out of 4 | 1,359 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle West Early Years Centre Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN | 3out of 4 | 1,978 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Novers Hill Nursery School Leinster Avenue , Novers Hill BS4 1NN | - not rated | 2,080 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilminster Avenue Nursery School Ilminster Avenue , Knowle West BS4 1BX | 3out of 4 | 2,734 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre Haviland House , St Judes BS2 0DT | 3out of 4 | 2,807 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Point: South Street School and Children's Centre South Street , Bedminster BS3 3AU | - not rated | 304 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Point Primary School South Street , Bedminster BS3 3AU | 3out of 4 | 304 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southville Primary School Merrywood Rd and Myrtle St , Southville BS3 1EB | 3out of 4 | 357 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross RC Primary School Dean Lane , Bedminster BS3 1DB | 3out of 4 | 474 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Luckwell Primary School Luckwell Road , Bedminster BS3 3ET | - not rated | 721 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School College Square , BS1 5TS | 3out of 4 | 1,345 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Somerset Square , BS1 6RT | - not rated | 1,440 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Temple Quarter Spring Street , BS3 4PZ | - not rated | 1,535 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrywood Girls' School Downton Road , BS4 1QB | - not rated | 1,715 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ashton Park School Blackmoor's Lane , Bower Ashton BS3 2JL | 3out of 4 | 1,950 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 1,272 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bristol College Marksbury Road , Bedminster BS3 5JL | - not rated | 1,308 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 3,741 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 4,925 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,520 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Merchants' Academy Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ | 1out of 4 | 3,593 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Learning Campus William Jessop Way , BS13 0RL | 3out of 4 | 4,291 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bri03 Bridge Year 11 Philip Street , Windmill City Farm BS3 4EA | - not rated | 865 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LPW Independent School LPW House , Princess Street BS3 4AG | - not rated | 1,287 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Cathedral School College Square , BS1 5TS | - not rated | 1,345 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Hospital Berkeley Place , Clifton BS8 1JX | - not rated | 1,789 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle DGE Academy Novers Road , BS4 1QY | 3out of 4 | 1,940 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dios Deli | 71 North Street | 29 yd | |
| Naasto Baasto | 63-65 North Street | 29 yd | |
| The Old Bookshop | 63-65 North Street | 29 yd | |
| COR | 81 North Street | 29 yd | |
| The Albatross Cafe | 60 North Street | 69 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly Records and Bar | 57-61 North Street | 29 yd | |
| Kask | 51 North Street | 83 yd | |
| Masonic Hotel | The Masonic, 110 North Street | 161 yd | |
| The Robert Fitzharding | Robert Fitzharding, 10-24 Cannon Street | 288 yd | |
| London Inn | 2 Cannon Street | 312 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Chef | 64 North Street | 64 yd | |
| RED HOT GOODIES | 34 North Street | 166 yd | |
| Ali Baba's 40 Dishes | 34 West Street | 214 yd | |
| Garam Masala | 43 West Street | 245 yd | |
| New Havana | 13 Cannon Street | 254 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl, Sheene Road | 363 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 102-106 East Street | 494 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, North Street | 630 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, East Street | 823 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol South Swimming Pool DEAN LANE | swimming pool | 351 yd |
| Workout Bristol BREWERY COURT BREWERY COURT NORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 911 yd |
| Windmill Hill City Farm WINDMILL HILL CITY FARM WINDMILL HILL CITY FARM PHILIP STREET | artificial grass pitch | 920 yd |
| Parson Street Primary School BEDMINSTER ROAD | swimming pool | 973 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.