Derry Road is in Bristol and in Bristol district. BS3 3JB 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 Derry Road, Bristol, BS3 3JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS3 3HZ, BS3 3JX, BS3 3HY, BS3 3JA, BS3 3HD, BS3 3HX, BS3 3HU, BS3 3JD, BS13 7AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS3 3JB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents 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 | 48.1% | 49.5% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 51.9% | 50.5% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.6% | 39.4% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.6% | 41.3% | -8.3% | 44.2% | -2.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 9.7% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 5.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 50.9% | 55% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 6.6% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 30.7% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 10% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.3% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.4% | 11.9% | -7.5% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 9.3% | -9.4% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 11.2% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.2% | 5.6% | -2.6% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 15.7% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 42.9% | 19.4% | 33.8% | 9.1% |
| Other | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95% | 91.5% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 10.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
In this area, 90.9% 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 | 93.8% | 90.9% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 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 | 93.8% | 91.8% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5.5% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52% | 37.2% | 14.8% |
| Christian | 38% | 46.2% | -8.2% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Derry Road was 38.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.8% lower than the Bedminster average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Derry Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 81 local areas in Bedminster and the 268th lowest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.1%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Derry Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2023-03-20 | £448,073 |
| 5 Derry Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2017-12-13 | £445,626 |
| 2 Derry Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £189,000 | 2012-06-08 | £400,824 |
| 5 Derry Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2007-07-05 | £396,890 |
| 7 Derry Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2005-10-19 | £369,828 |
BS3 3JB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 126 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,608 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Novers Hill Nursery School Leinster Avenue , Novers Hill BS4 1NN | - not rated | 1,713 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 | 2,092 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilminster Avenue Nursery School Ilminster Avenue , Knowle West BS4 1BX | 3out of 4 | 2,724 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartcliffe Nursery School and Children's Centre Hareclive Road , Hartcliffe BS13 0JW | - not rated | 3,422 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 | 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 |
| Parson Street Primary School Bedminster Road , Bedminster BS3 5NR | 3out of 4 | 447 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parson Street Primary School Bedminster Road , Bedminster BS3 5NR | - not rated | 447 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Point: South Street School and Children's Centre South Street , Bedminster BS3 3AU | - not rated | 514 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 | 1,399 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ashton Park School Blackmoor's Lane , Bower Ashton BS3 2JL | 3out of 4 | 1,695 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Park School Blackmoor's Lane , Bower Ashton BS3 2JL | - not rated | 1,695 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedminster Down School Donald Road , Bedminster Down BS13 7DQ | - not rated | 1,764 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedminster Down School Donald Road , Bedminster Down BS13 7DQ | - not rated | 1,764 yd | Community 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 | 1,472 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 2,004 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 4,475 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 | 2,786 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Merchants' Academy Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ | 1out of 4 | 2,854 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Learning Campus William Jessop Way , BS13 0RL | 3out of 4 | 3,766 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowle DGE Academy Novers Road , BS4 1QY | 3out of 4 | 1,541 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtlands Special School Novers Road , Knowle BS4 1RA | - not rated | 1,554 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtlands Special School Novers Road , Knowle BS4 1RA | - not rated | 1,554 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Bri03 Bridge Year 11 Philip Street , Windmill City Farm BS3 4EA | - not rated | 1,579 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle DGE Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN | - not rated | 1,669 yd | Community special 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 | 162 yd | |
| The Bristol Rocks Cafe | Redpoint Climbing Centre, 40 Winterstoke Road | 226 yd | |
| Nurnaz Bristol Limited T/A Cafe Spice | 154 West Street | 332 yd | |
| BS3 Community Development | The Chessel Centre, Chessel Street | 415 yd | |
| Knife and Fork Cafe Ltd | 86 Bedminster Road | 443 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luckwell | 147 Luckwell Road | 199 yd | |
| Three Lions | 206 West Street | 227 yd | |
| The Miner's Arms | The Miners Arms, 70 Bedminster Down Road | 293 yd | |
| Jolly Colliers | Jolly Collier, West Street | 590 yd | |
| The Spotted Cow | 139 North Street | 670 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bestkebab | 210 West Street | 130 yd | |
| Passion Wok | 218 West Street | 130 yd | |
| M and M kebab and pizza | 151 West Street | 356 yd | |
| Star Fish Bar | 88 Bedminster Road | 443 yd | |
| Zall Tandoori | 120 West Street | 465 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury, Winterstoke Road | 627 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Sheene Road | 854 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit B, South Bristol Retail Park, Wedlock Way | 896 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, North Street | 905 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parson Street Primary School BEDMINSTER ROAD | swimming pool | 454 yd |
| Workout Bristol BREWERY COURT BREWERY COURT NORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,091 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 331.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 30.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.