Sylvia Avenue is in Bristol and in Bristol district. BS3 5BZ 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 Sylvia Avenue, Bristol, BS3 5BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS3 5BY, BS3 5DH, BS3 5DT, BS3 5DG, BS3 5DU, BS3 5EE, BS3 5BT, BS3 5DB, BS3 5DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS3 5BZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 50.5% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 51% | 49.5% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 36.7% | 38.5% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 49% | 0.5% | 44.2% | 4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 5.4% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 3.5% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (88.6%) 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 | 54.2% | 60% | 5.8% | 48.4% | 11.6% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 28.6% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 8.7% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 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.
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 54.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.4% | 12.8% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 5.4% | -8.4% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 7.7% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 4.2% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 14.4% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 38% | 54.3% | 16.3% | 33.8% | 20.5% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.3% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 94.3% | 90.2% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 8.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 88.3% 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 | 92.4% | 88.3% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 6.1% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 88.3% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.1% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 1.4% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.8% | 37.2% | 18.6% |
| Christian | 32.9% | 46.2% | -13.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sylvia Avenue was 2.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.8% lower than the Windmill Hill average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Sylvia Avenue has the lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Windmill Hill and the lowest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130 Sylvia Avenue, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2023-11-03 | £446,522 |
| 120 Sylvia Avenue, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-05-17 | £426,584 |
| 132 Sylvia Avenue, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £593,000 | 2022-01-14 | £668,508 |
| 146 Sylvia Avenue, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £582,000 | 2022-01-10 | £656,108 |
| 154 Sylvia Avenue, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2021-03-29 | £565,922 |
BS3 5BZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 5BZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 115 |
| Part-Time Employee | 58 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 1,173 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilminster Avenue Specialist Nursery School Ilminster Avenue , Knowle West BS4 1BX | 3out of 4 | 1,407 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 | 1,541 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle West Early Years Centre Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN | 3out of 4 | 1,771 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 | 2,492 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Park Primary School Atlas Road , Bedminster BS3 4QS | 3out of 4 | 499 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcrest Primary School Cemetery Road , Totterdown BS4 3DE | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Marksbury Road Marksbury Road , BS3 5JL | 4out of 4 | 787 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School Windmill Close , Windmill Hill BS3 4DP | 1out of 4 | 798 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle Park Primary School Queenshill Road , Knowle Park BS4 2XG | 3out of 4 | 896 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 | 1,193 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School College Square , BS1 5TS | 4out of 4 | 2,221 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy John Williams Petherton Road , Hengrove BS14 9BU | 3out of 4 | 2,426 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School Fossedale Avenue , Whitchurch BS14 9LS | 3out of 4 | 2,996 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy Bristol Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | 3out of 4 | 3,173 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,415 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brendan's Sixth Form College Broomhill Road , Brislington BS4 5RQ | - not rated | 3,702 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Learning Campus William Jessop Way , BS13 0RL | 1out of 4 | 3,819 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merchants' Academy Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ | 1out of 4 | 3,838 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 937 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleve House School 254 Wells Road , Knowle BS4 2PN | - not rated | 968 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect Education Trust Tramway Road , Brislington BS4 3DS | - not rated | 1,889 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle DGE Academy Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN | 3out of 4 | 1,910 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Andalusia Academy Bristol Old School Building , St Matthias Park BS2 0BA | - not rated | 2,345 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie's Cafe | 249 Redcatch Road | 333 yd | |
| Gift's for you | 245 Redcatch Road | 339 yd | |
| Star and Dove | Star And Dove, 75-78 St Lukes Road | 547 yd | |
| The Bakehouse | 118 Oxford Street | 561 yd | |
| The Oxford | The Oxford, 120-122 Oxford Street | 561 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knowle Constitutional Club | 162 Wells Road | 644 yd | |
| Bruhaha | 156-158 Wells Road | 646 yd | |
| George | The George Inn, 228 Wells Road | 672 yd | |
| New Found Out | 60 Green Street | 689 yd | |
| Victoria Park | The Victoria Park, 66 Raymend Road | 724 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Curry Bar | 86 St Johns Lane | 295 yd | |
| Friendchip Fish & Chips | 17 Axbridge Road | 491 yd | |
| Al Waha Original Takeaway | 147 Wells Road | 595 yd | |
| Farrows Fish and Chips | 146 Wells Road | 644 yd | |
| Wang's Fish Bar | 200 Wells Road | 664 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 20-21 Broadwalk Shopping Centre, Broad Walk | 999 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Totterdown Gym 101-106 101-106 WELLS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 599 yd |
| Redcatch Park REDCATCH PARK REDCATCH PARK BROAD WALK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 751 yd |
| Victoria Park SOMERSET TERRACE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 774 yd |
| Oasis Academy Marksbury Road MARKSBURY ROAD | 827 yd | |
| The Park Knowle THE PARK THE PARK DAVENTRY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 869 yd |
| Fit4Less (Bristol Broadwalk) Broadwalk Shopping Centre Broadwalk Shopping Centre | health and fitness suite | 919 yd |
| Knowle Cricket Club Broad Walk | grass pitches | 1,028 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 | 206.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 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.