Pearl Street, Bristol, BS3 3DZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS3 3DZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.2%	52%	0.8%	51.0%	1.0%
Male	48.8%	48%	-0.8%	49.0%	-1.0%

Partnership Status

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 3DZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.9% 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	53.9%	55.9%	2.0%	37.9%	18.0%
Married: Opposite sex	30.9%	32.2%	1.3%	44.2%	-12.0%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.3%	1.2%
Separated	3.1%	2.3%	-0.8%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	6.6%	4.6%	-2.0%	9.1%	-4.5%
Widowed	5.5%	3.4%	-2.1%	6.1%	-2.7%

Health

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 (88.9%) 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	50.8%	52.8%	2.0%	48.4%	4.4%
Good health	38.1%	36.1%	-2.0%	33.6%	2.5%
Fair health	8%	8%	0.0%	12.7%	-4.7%
Bad health	3%	2.7%	-0.3%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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 3DZ this area, 8% 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 52.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	15.6%	8%	-7.6%	18.2%	-10.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.8%	5%	-2.8%	9.6%	-4.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	9.4%	11.1%	1.7%	13.4%	-2.3%
Apprenticeship	3.9%	2.7%	-1.2%	5.3%	-2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.1%	19.5%	7.4%	16.9%	2.6%
Degree or Similar	49.6%	52.5%	2.9%	33.8%	18.7%
Other	1.6%	1.1%	-0.5%	2.8%	-1.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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%	1%	1.0%	0.7%	0.3%
Indian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	3.1%	-2.8%
Pakistani	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	1%	1.0%	1.0%	0.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	1.7%	1.4%	0.9%	0.8%
Mixed Other	0%	2.3%	2.3%	0.8%	1.5%
White	98.3%	92.6%	-5.7%	81.4%	11.2%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	94%	93.6%	-0.4%	83.2%	10.4%
European Union	4%	3%	-1.0%	6.1%	-3.1%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	0.8%	0.5%
Africa	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	1%	0%	-1.0%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93%	93.6%	0.6%	83.2%	10.4%
10+ Years	1%	4.7%	3.7%	9.8%	-5.1%
5-10 Years	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	2%	0.7%	-1.3%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	3.3%	0.3%	-3.0%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.6%	76.7%	12.9%
Ireland	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Poland	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
No passport held	7.4%	13.5%	-6.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	66.4%	37.2%	29.2%
Christian	23.5%	46.2%	-22.7%
Buddhist	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Other religion	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Not answered	7%	6.0%	1.0%

Safety

Is Pearl Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pearl Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bedminster average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£49,700

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in BS3 3DZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Pearl Street are based on 4 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bristol.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Pearl Street, Bristol, BS3 3DZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for BS3 3DZ

Average Price
£449,105

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£468,817

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£232,267

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Pearl Street

Average Price
£320,543

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£320,543

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Pearl Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
35 Pearl Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building	£485,000	2025-02-27	£477,355
13 Pearl Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building	£445,000	2024-12-13	£442,343
51 Pearl Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building	£617,500	2024-11-15	£614,425
33 Pearl Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building	£446,000	2023-12-13	£451,880
27 Pearl Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building	£425,000	2023-07-03	£438,158

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BS3 3DZ

Employment

BS3 3DZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	130
Retired	41
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	21
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9
Looking after home or family	9
Student (economically inactive)	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Other	5
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	30
Professional, scientific and technical activities	28
Education	22
Human health and social work activities	21
Information and communication	17
Manufacturing	16
Construction	13
Financial and insurance activities	12
Other	11
Administrative and support service activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Real estate activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Transport and storage	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	1,686 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Knowle West Early Years Centre Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN	3out of 4	1,907 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Novers Hill Nursery School Leinster Avenue , Novers Hill BS4 1NN	- not rated	2,012 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ilminster Avenue Nursery School Ilminster Avenue , Knowle West BS4 1BX	3out of 4	2,821 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Philips Marsh Nursery School and Barton Hill Childrens Centre/Cashmore Early Years Centre Albert Crescent , St Philip's Marsh BS2 0SU	3out of 4	3,119 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	188 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Compass Point Primary School South Street , Bedminster BS3 3AU	3out of 4	188 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Luckwell Primary School Luckwell Road , Bedminster BS3 3ET	- not rated	397 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Luckwell Primary School Luckwell Road , Bedminster BS3 3ET	- not rated	397 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Southville Primary School Merrywood Rd and Myrtle St , Southville BS3 1EB	3out of 4	637 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bristol Cathedral Choir School College Square , BS1 5TS	3out of 4	1,616 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Merrywood Girls' School Downton Road , BS4 1QB	- not rated	1,660 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Ashton Park School Blackmoor's Lane , Bower Ashton BS3 2JL	3out of 4	1,705 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashton Park School Blackmoor's Lane , Bower Ashton BS3 2JL	- not rated	1,705 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Somerset Square , BS1 6RT	- not rated	1,768 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
South Bristol College Marksbury Road , Bedminster BS3 5JL	- not rated	1,434 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA	- not rated	1,496 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF	- not rated	3,970 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU	- not rated	5,219 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Merchants' Academy Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ	- not rated	3,284 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
E-Act Merchants' Academy Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ	1out of 4	3,354 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bridge Learning Campus William Jessop Way , BS13 0RL	3out of 4	4,169 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	1,185 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
LPW Independent School LPW House , Princess Street BS3 4AG	- not rated	1,602 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bristol Cathedral School College Square , BS1 5TS	- not rated	1,616 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Knowle DGE Academy Novers Road , BS4 1QY	3out of 4	1,856 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Courtlands Special School Novers Road , Knowle BS4 1RA	- not rated	1,889 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
BS3 Community Development	The Chessel Centre, Chessel Street	104 yd
Acta Theatre Bar	Acta, Gladstone Street	180 yd
Didicakes Bristol	181 North Street	214 yd
Oowee Diner	202 North Street	262 yd
Spirited	196 North Street	268 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Spotted Cow	139 North Street	181 yd
Masonic Hotel	The Masonic, 110 North Street	243 yd
Hen & Chicken	Hen And Chicken, 210 North Street	262 yd
Friendly Records and Bar	57-61 North Street	345 yd
Jolly Colliers	Jolly Collier, West Street	350 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Zall Tandoori	120 West Street	297 yd
Argus Fish Shop	114 West Street	311 yd
Pizza Bella and Belvino	102-106 West Street	311 yd
Samys Grill	84 West Street	330 yd
M and M kebab and pizza	151 West Street	352 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aldi	Aldi Foodstore Ltd, North Street	522 yd
Lidl	Lidl, Sheene Road	555 yd
Heron Foods	102-106 East Street	812 yd
Iceland	Unit B, South Bristol Retail Park, Wedlock Way	923 yd
Sainsbury's	J Sainsbury, Winterstoke Road	928 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bristol South Swimming Pool DEAN LANE	swimming pool	682 yd
Workout Bristol BREWERY COURT BREWERY COURT NORTH STREET	health and fitness suite	784 yd
Parson Street Primary School BEDMINSTER ROAD	swimming pool	794 yd
Bristol City Fc (Ashton Gate Stadium) ASHTON ROAD	grass pitches	987 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	141 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of BS3 3DZ