York Road is in Bedminster, Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS3 4AB is located in the Southville electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about York Road, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 4AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS4 3DZ, BS1 6FH, BS1 6SA, BS1 6SB, BS1 6DD, BS1 6FJ, BS1 6RY, BS1 6RX, BS3 4TQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS3 4AB is primarily male, with 60.4% 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 | 42.1% | 39.6% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -11.4% |
| Male | 57.9% | 60.4% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 11.4% |
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 4AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 79.4% 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 | 77.7% | 79.4% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 41.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 7.3% | 12.7% | 5.4% | 44.2% | -31.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 5.2% | -5.0% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 | 29.6% | 38.1% | 8.5% | 48.4% | -10.3% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 35.3% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 19.7% | 15.4% | -4.3% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 9.4% | 9.8% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 1.4% | -2.0% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 25.7% | 18.7% | -7.0% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 11.1% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 13.1% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 17.1% | 3.5% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.9% | 33.7% | 12.8% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 7.8% | 3.2% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 6.4% | 11.5% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 9.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 6% | 3.8% | -2.2% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 4.7% | 1.4% | -3.3% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 7.3% | 2.4% | -4.9% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 64.8% | 70.5% | 5.7% | 81.4% | -10.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 71.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 71.4% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -11.8% |
| European Union | 6% | 11% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 8.5% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 3.2% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.7% | 70.4% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 13.2% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 2.4% | -2.8% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 8% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.4% | 5.9% | -6.5% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.2% | 76.7% | -17.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.9% | 1.5% | 4.4% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.7% | 13.5% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 24.4% | 46.2% | -21.8% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 15.5% | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around York Road was 433.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 377.2% higher than the Bedminster average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
York Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 80 local areas in Bedminster and the 74th highest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 218.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Road Service Station York Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Other, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2016-05-05 | £118,029 |
| York Road Service Station York Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Other, an established residential building | £1,392,000 | 2016-04-01 | £1,859,727 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Other | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 347 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 | 1,164 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre Haviland House , St Judes BS2 0DT | 4out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre Little Bishop Street , St Paul's BS2 9JF | 4out of 4 | 1,957 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilminster Avenue Specialist Nursery School Ilminster Avenue , Knowle West BS4 1BX | 3out of 4 | 2,553 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School Windmill Close , Windmill Hill BS3 4DP | 1out of 4 | 655 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hannah More Primary School New Kingsley Road , St Philips BS2 0LT | 2out of 4 | 954 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Park Primary School Atlas Road , Bedminster BS3 4QS | 3out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross RC Primary School Dean Lane , Bedminster BS3 1DB | 3out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcrest Primary School Cemetery Road , Totterdown BS4 3DE | 3out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Somerset Square , BS1 6RT | 4out of 4 | 274 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School College Square , BS1 5TS | 4out of 4 | 1,354 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy Bristol Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | 3out of 4 | 2,395 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,449 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | 4out of 4 | 2,616 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 1,640 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brendan's Sixth Form College Broomhill Road , Brislington BS4 5RQ | - not rated | 4,307 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 | 1out of 4 | 4,704 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Learning Campus William Jessop Way , BS13 0RL | 1out of 4 | 4,916 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPW Independent School LPW House , Princess Street BS3 4AG | - not rated | 456 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Andalusia Academy Bristol Old School Building , St Matthias Park BS2 0BA | - not rated | 1,222 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleve House School 254 Wells Road , Knowle BS4 2PN | - not rated | 1,672 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowdon Village Beam Street , Barton Hill BS5 9QR | 2out of 4 | 2,010 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bristol Senate House , Tyndall Avenue BS8 1TH | - not rated | 2,075 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedog | Unit 2a-c, Temple Gate District Centre, Mead Street | 99 yd | |
| Harry's Diner - in Fowlers M/Cycles | Fowlers Of Bristol Ltd, 2-12 Bath Road | 144 yd | |
| Emma’s Canteen | Fowlers Of Bristol Ltd, 2-12 Bath Road | 144 yd | |
| Don Giovanni's Restaurant | Don Giovannis, Temple Gate | 217 yd | |
| Main Street Cafe | Unit 1.1, Temple Studios, Temple Gate | 229 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidings Bristol | The Sidings, Temple Gate | 300 yd | |
| The Loco Klub | Passenger Shed, Approach Road | 347 yd | |
| The Ship Inn | The Ship Inn, 1 Cathay | 475 yd | |
| New Found Out | 60 Green Street | 477 yd | |
| The Shakespeare | The Shakespeare, 1 Henry Street | 478 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philpotts Limited | 1 The Square | 562 yd | |
| The Oxford Grill | 30 Oxford Street | 592 yd | |
| Chill Grill | 7 Waring House, Redcliff Hill | 634 yd | |
| Feast Bristol | 74-78 Avon Street | 670 yd | |
| The Wilde Kitchen | Unit Dx, St Phillips Central, Albert Road | 692 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | Unit 1, Dovetail, New Kingsley Road | 832 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, East Street | 951 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria House (Closed) Victoria House Victoria House Temple Gate | 225 yd | |
| St Mary Redcliffe And Temple School SOMERSET SQUARE | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 344 yd |
| Doubletree By Hilton (Bristol City Centre) Redcliffe Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 426 yd |
| Spa Naturel (Mercure Bristol Holland House Hotel & Spa) REDCLIFF HILL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 632 yd |
| Totterdown Gym 101-106 101-106 WELLS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 697 yd |
| Absolute Health (Closed) 21-23 21-23 OXFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 757 yd |
| Victoria Park SOMERSET TERRACE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 777 yd |
| Windmill Hill City Farm WINDMILL HILL CITY FARM WINDMILL HILL CITY FARM PHILIP STREET | artificial grass pitch | 867 yd |
| Workout Bristol FLOATING HARBOUR FLOATING HARBOUR WELSH BACK | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 954 yd |
| Hannah More Primary School NEW KINGSLEY ROAD | 975 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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 | 50.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.