St Johns Lane is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS3 5AA 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 St Johns Lane, Bristol, BS3 5AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS3 4SQ, BS3 4RY, BS3 4RX, BS3 5AB, BS3 4SF, BS3 4SG, BS3 4UH, BS3 4BJ, BS3 4SH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS3 5AA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.6% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.4% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 5AA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.4% 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 | 67% | 63.4% | -3.6% | 37.9% | 25.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.3% | 20.4% | 4.1% | 44.2% | -23.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 8.7% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 | 43.6% | 58.9% | 15.3% | 48.4% | 10.5% |
| Good health | 37% | 25.9% | -11.1% | 33.6% | -7.7% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 11.1% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 5AA this area, 9.8% 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 62.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.4% | 9.8% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 4.9% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 5.3% | -7.5% | 13.4% | -8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 14.3% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.2% | 62.4% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 28.6% |
| Other | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 89.5% | 88.6% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 7.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 85.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 85.4% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 7.6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 4.4% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.8% | 85.4% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 7% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 1.3% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 71.4% | 37.2% | 34.2% |
| Christian | 18.4% | 46.2% | -27.8% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Johns Lane was 40.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.5% lower than the Windmill Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Johns Lane has the 10th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Windmill Hill and the 325th lowest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 St Johns Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2025-09-08 | £355,000 |
| 10 St Johns Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-11-17 | £260,522 |
| 10 St Johns Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £186,500 | 2023-06-19 | £192,878 |
| 10 St Johns Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-05-11 | £283,200 |
| 26 St Johns Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £267,000 | 2022-04-06 | £289,555 |
BS3 5AA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 5AA 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 | 123 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 715 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 | 1,314 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilminster Avenue Specialist Nursery School Ilminster Avenue , Knowle West BS4 1BX | 3out of 4 | 1,883 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 | 2,044 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle West Early Years Centre Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN | 3out of 4 | 2,111 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 | 444 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Park Primary School Atlas Road , Bedminster BS3 4QS | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcrest Primary School Cemetery Road , Totterdown BS4 3DE | 3out of 4 | 885 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Marksbury Road Marksbury Road , BS3 5JL | 4out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross RC Primary School Dean Lane , Bedminster BS3 1DB | 3out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 725 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School College Square , BS1 5TS | 4out of 4 | 1,801 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy Bristol Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | 3out of 4 | 2,849 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy John Williams Petherton Road , Hengrove BS14 9BU | 3out of 4 | 2,892 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 3,071 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,025 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brendan's Sixth Form College Broomhill Road , Brislington BS4 5RQ | - not rated | 3,957 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 | 4,153 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Learning Campus William Jessop Way , BS13 0RL | 1out of 4 | 4,257 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 | 504 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleve House School 254 Wells Road , Knowle BS4 2PN | - not rated | 1,209 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Andalusia Academy Bristol Old School Building , St Matthias Park BS2 0BA | - not rated | 1,885 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect Education Trust Tramway Road , Brislington BS4 3DS | - not rated | 1,970 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle DGE Academy Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN | 3out of 4 | 2,253 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star and Dove | Star And Dove, 75-78 St Lukes Road | 78 yd | |
| The Bakehouse | 118 Oxford Street | 178 yd | |
| The Oxford | The Oxford, 120-122 Oxford Street | 178 yd | |
| Asia Garden | 29 Oxford Street | 330 yd | |
| Florence | 31 Oxford Street | 330 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Found Out | 60 Green Street | 250 yd | |
| The Shakespeare | The Shakespeare, 1 Henry Street | 327 yd | |
| Knowle Constitutional Club | 162 Wells Road | 542 yd | |
| Bruhaha | 156-158 Wells Road | 551 yd | |
| Victoria Park | The Victoria Park, 66 Raymend Road | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oxford Grill | 30 Oxford Street | 330 yd | |
| Willow Curry Bar | 86 St Johns Lane | 352 yd | |
| Al Waha Original Takeaway | 147 Wells Road | 512 yd | |
| Farrows Fish and Chips | 146 Wells Road | 542 yd | |
| Wang's Fish Bar | 200 Wells Road | 779 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, East Street | 1,060 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Totterdown Gym 101-106 101-106 WELLS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 341 yd |
| Victoria Park SOMERSET TERRACE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 491 yd |
| St Mary Redcliffe And Temple School SOMERSET SQUARE | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 779 yd |
| Windmill Hill City Farm WINDMILL HILL CITY FARM WINDMILL HILL CITY FARM PHILIP STREET | artificial grass pitch | 839 yd |
| Victoria House (Closed) Victoria House Victoria House Temple Gate | 899 yd | |
| Oasis Academy Marksbury Road MARKSBURY ROAD | 1,007 yd | |
| Doubletree By Hilton (Bristol City Centre) Redcliffe Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,014 yd |
| Spa Naturel (Mercure Bristol Holland House Hotel & Spa) REDCLIFF HILL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,092 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.