East Street is in Bedminster, Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS3 4EX is located in the Southville electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol South. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about East Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 4EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS3 4EY, BS3 1BQ, BS3 4DG, BS3 1BE, BS3 4ES, BS3 1FJ, BS3 4ER, BS3 4ET, BS3 4DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS3 4EX is primarily male, with 57.4% 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 | 41.8% | 42.6% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -8.4% |
| Male | 58.2% | 57.4% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 8.4% |
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 4EX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 81% 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 | 61.6% | 81% | 19.4% | 37.9% | 43.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.6% | 15% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -29.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 1% | -4.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 3% | -9.5% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88%) 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 | 32.3% | 56.5% | 24.2% | 48.4% | 8.1% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 31.5% | -7.9% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 9.3% | -9.8% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 8% | 2.8% | -5.2% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around BS3 4EX this area, 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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.7% | 5% | -22.7% | 18.2% | -13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 6% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.5% | 4% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -9.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 8% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 11% | -4.2% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.7% | 58% | 30.3% | 33.8% | 24.2% |
| Other | 8.5% | 8% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 5.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 0.9% | -2.3% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 4% | 0.9% | -3.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 82.1% | 80.9% | -1.2% | 81.4% | -0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 50.5% 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 | 73.3% | 50.5% | -22.8% | 83.2% | -32.7% |
| European Union | 13.1% | 39.4% | 26.3% | 6.1% | 33.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 4.6% | -2.6% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.9% | 50.5% | -22.4% | 83.2% | -32.7% |
| 10+ Years | 6% | 19.3% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 6.4% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 12.8% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 10.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 11% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.9% | 76.7% | -24.8% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 10.4% | 0.4% | 10.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 11.3% | 1.3% | 10.0% |
| Other EU countries | 9.4% | 1.5% | 7.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62% | 37.2% | 24.8% |
| Christian | 20.4% | 46.2% | -25.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East Street was 940.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 935.6% higher than the Bedminster average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
East Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 80 local areas in Bedminster and the 19th highest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 507.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 61.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 79 East Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,500 | 2025-05-22 | £92,068 |
| Flat 3 79 East Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2025-03-25 | £107,522 |
| Flat 3 79 East Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2025-01-22 | £70,141 |
| Flat 2 79 East Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2025-01-22 | £110,221 |
| 115 East Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2025-01-09 | £692,131 |
BS3 4EX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BS3 4EX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 914 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle West Early Years Centre Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN | 3out of 4 | 2,056 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 | 2,368 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 | 2,404 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilminster Avenue Specialist Nursery School Ilminster Avenue , Knowle West BS4 1BX | 3out of 4 | 2,574 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross RC Primary School Dean Lane , Bedminster BS3 1DB | 3out of 4 | 147 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southville Primary School Merrywood Rd and Myrtle St , Southville BS3 1EB | 3out of 4 | 394 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Point Primary School South Street , Bedminster BS3 3AU | 2out of 4 | 689 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School Windmill Close , Windmill Hill BS3 4DP | 1out of 4 | 772 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Park Primary School Atlas Road , Bedminster BS3 4QS | 3out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 996 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School College Square , BS1 5TS | 4out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Park School Blackmoor's Lane , Bower Ashton BS3 2JL | 3out of 4 | 2,362 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,630 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedminster Down School Donald Road , Bedminster Down BS13 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,940 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,166 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brendan's Sixth Form College Broomhill Road , Brislington BS4 5RQ | - not rated | 5,131 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 | 3,788 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Learning Campus William Jessop Way , BS13 0RL | 1out of 4 | 4,394 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 | 846 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Hospital Berkeley Place , Clifton BS8 1JX | - not rated | 1,733 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Grammar School University Road , BS8 1SR | - not rated | 2,018 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bristol Senate House , Tyndall Avenue BS8 1TH | - not rated | 2,097 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle DGE Academy Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN | 3out of 4 | 2,178 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh | 81 East Street | 1 yd | |
| George's Restaurant | 111 East Street | 1 yd | |
| Snax | 118 East Street | 41 yd | |
| Foodelicious | 80 East Street | 64 yd | |
| Hippie Flower | 128 East Street | 94 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Globe | 117 East Street | 1 yd | |
| Tap & Barrel | Tap And Barrel, 43 Dean Lane | 190 yd | |
| London Inn | 2 Cannon Street | 210 yd | |
| Southbank Arts Centre | Southbank Club, Dean Lane | 229 yd | |
| The Robert Fitzharding | Robert Fitzharding, 10-24 Cannon Street | 238 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Millies | 79 East Street | 1 yd | |
| Dirty Burgerz | The Assembly, 110-112 East Street | 41 yd | |
| Greggs | 78 East Street | 68 yd | |
| VX Bristol | 123 East Street | 92 yd | |
| Anchor fish and chips | 73 East Street | 121 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 102-106 East Street | 40 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, East Street | 347 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Sheene Road | 400 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol South Swimming Pool DEAN LANE | swimming pool | 230 yd |
| Windmill Hill City Farm WINDMILL HILL CITY FARM WINDMILL HILL CITY FARM PHILIP STREET | artificial grass pitch | 399 yd |
| Victoria Park SOMERSET TERRACE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 717 yd |
| Spa Naturel (Mercure Bristol Holland House Hotel & Spa) REDCLIFF HILL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 899 yd |
| St Mary Redcliffe And Temple School SOMERSET SQUARE | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 947 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bristol Harbourside) PURE GYM PURE GYM EXPLORE LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,005 yd |
| Oasis Academy Marksbury Road MARKSBURY ROAD | 1,052 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| 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 | 92 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.