Hill Avenue is in Bristol and in Bristol district. BS3 4SH is located in the Windmill Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hill Avenue, Bristol, BS3 4SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS3 4SQ, BS3 4SJ, BS3 4SL, BS3 5AA, BS3 4SN, BS3 4SE, BS3 4SF, BS3 5AD, BS3 5AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS3 4SH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 50.7% | 53.6% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 49.3% | 46.4% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 4SH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.9% 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 | 58.3% | 61.9% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 24.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.5% | 28% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -16.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 5.6% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (87.7%) 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 | 54.6% | 56.3% | 1.7% | 48.4% | 7.9% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 31.4% | 2.0% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 8.5% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 4SH this area, 6.7% 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 74.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.6% | 6.7% | -9.9% | 18.2% | -11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 1.9% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 4.1% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 9% | -1.5% | 16.9% | -7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 51% | 74.3% | 23.3% | 33.8% | 40.5% |
| Other | 4% | 1.9% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 90.8% | 89.4% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 8.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 92.5% | 93.1% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 93.1% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.3% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 64.7% | 37.2% | 27.5% |
| Christian | 24.1% | 46.2% | -22.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hill Avenue was 194.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 221.3% higher than the Windmill Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hill Avenue has the highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Windmill Hill and the 279th highest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 131.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Hill Avenue, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-03-25 | £419,307 |
| 18 Hill Avenue, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2021-06-25 | £585,974 |
| 8 Hill Avenue, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £378,000 | 2021-05-12 | £435,550 |
| 15 Hill Avenue, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2019-04-17 | £455,867 |
| 12 Hill Avenue, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2015-07-09 | £426,502 |
BS3 4SH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 4SH 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 | 137 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 25 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| 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 | 812 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 | 1,378 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilminster Avenue Nursery School Ilminster Avenue , Knowle West BS4 1BX | 3out of 4 | 1,773 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle West Early Years Centre Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN | 3out of 4 | 2,011 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Novers Hill Nursery School Leinster Avenue , Novers Hill BS4 1NN | - not rated | 2,062 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 3out of 4 | 489 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School Windmill Close , Windmill Hill BS3 4DP | - not rated | 489 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Park Primary School Atlas Road , Bedminster BS3 4QS | - not rated | 548 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Park Primary School Atlas Road , Bedminster BS3 4QS | 3out of 4 | 548 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Park Community Junior School St John's Lane , Bedminster BS3 4QS | - not rated | 555 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Temple Quarter Spring Street , BS3 4PZ | - not rated | 537 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Somerset Square , BS1 6RT | - not rated | 828 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrywood Boys' School Daventry Road , Knowle BS4 1QD | - not rated | 1,289 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Merrywood School Daventry Road , Knowle BS4 1QD | - not rated | 1,289 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrywood Girls' School Downton Road , BS4 1QB | - not rated | 1,793 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 906 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 2,096 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brendan's Sixth Form College Broomhill Road , Brislington BS4 5RQ | - not rated | 3,914 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 4,010 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 4,570 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 | 4,058 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Learning Campus William Jessop Way , BS13 0RL | 3out of 4 | 4,145 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Merchants' Academy Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ | 1out of 4 | 4,146 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 | 587 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bri03 Bridge Year 11 Philip Street , Windmill City Farm BS3 4EA | - not rated | 878 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleve House School 254 Wells Road , Knowle BS4 2PN | - not rated | 1,160 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park Community School Daventry Road , Knowle BS4 1DQ | - not rated | 1,275 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meriton Education and Support for Young Parents Meriton Street , St Philip's BS2 0SZ | - not rated | 1,378 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star and Dove | Star And Dove, 75-78 St Lukes Road | 173 yd | |
| The Bakehouse | 118 Oxford Street | 288 yd | |
| The Oxford | The Oxford, 120-122 Oxford Street | 288 yd | |
| Asia Garden | 29 Oxford Street | 440 yd | |
| Florence | 31 Oxford Street | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Found Out | 60 Green Street | 345 yd | |
| The Shakespeare | The Shakespeare, 1 Henry Street | 429 yd | |
| Victoria Park | The Victoria Park, 66 Raymend Road | 535 yd | |
| Knowle Constitutional Club | 162 Wells Road | 643 yd | |
| Bruhaha | 156-158 Wells Road | 651 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Curry Bar | 86 St Johns Lane | 272 yd | |
| The Oxford Grill | 30 Oxford Street | 440 yd | |
| Al Waha Original Takeaway | 147 Wells Road | 609 yd | |
| Farrows Fish and Chips | 146 Wells Road | 643 yd | |
| Beijing Express | 230 St Johns Lane | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, East Street | 995 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Park SOMERSET TERRACE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 401 yd |
| Totterdown Gym 101-106 101-106 WELLS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 450 yd |
| Windmill Hill City Farm WINDMILL HILL CITY FARM WINDMILL HILL CITY FARM PHILIP STREET | artificial grass pitch | 764 yd |
| St Mary Redcliffe And Temple School SOMERSET SQUARE | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 781 yd |
| Oasis Academy Marksbury Road MARKSBURY ROAD | 905 yd | |
| Victoria House (Closed) Victoria House Victoria House Temple Gate | 950 yd | |
| Doubletree By Hilton (Bristol City Centre) Redcliffe Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,030 yd |
| Spa Naturel (Mercure Bristol Holland House Hotel & Spa) REDCLIFF HILL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,080 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 242.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.