Sidford Road is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS3 5DN is located in the Filwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol South. This postcode has been in use since 2015-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sidford Road, Bristol, BS3 5DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS3 5JN, BS3 5LZ, BS3 5LU, BS3 5NA, BS3 5LT, BS3 5LA, BS4 1PP, BS3 5JW, BS3 5JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS3 5DN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 53.8% | 53.7% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 46.2% | 46.3% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 5DN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.1% 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 | 48.9% | 55.1% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 17.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.3% | 28.5% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -15.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 8.7% | -5.2% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 3.4% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 53.5% | 48.8% | -4.7% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 24.6% | 31.1% | 6.5% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 12% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 6.7% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 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 | 32.1% | 20.1% | -12.0% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 13.2% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 6.6% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 14% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.2% | 29% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3.7% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 5.8% | 5.1% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 3.7% | 1% | -2.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 80% | 72% | -8.0% | 81.4% | -9.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 77.8% 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 | 87.7% | 77.8% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 11.6% | 9.4% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.8% | 77.8% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 12.2% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 6.5% | 5.0% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 1.6% | -5.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 2% | -2.0% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69% | 76.7% | -7.7% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47% | 37.2% | 9.8% |
| Christian | 36% | 46.2% | -10.2% |
| Muslim | 9.1% | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sidford Road was 90.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.3% lower than the Filwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sidford Road has the 24th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Filwood and the 664th lowest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Sidford Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-10-16 | £343,778 |
| 50 Sidford Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £347,500 | 2023-02-28 | £349,248 |
| 53 Sidford Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-06-30 | £170,672 |
| 52 Sidford Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2019-01-18 | £171,683 |
| 55 Sidford Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2017-12-15 | £345,859 |
BS3 5DN 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BS3 5DN 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 | 144 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowle West Early Years Centre Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN | 3out of 4 | 830 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Novers Hill Nursery School Leinster Avenue , Novers Hill BS4 1NN | - not rated | 916 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilminster Avenue Nursery School Ilminster Avenue , Knowle West BS4 1BX | 3out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School Spencer House , Ship Lane BS1 6RR | 4out of 4 | 1,728 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 | 2,670 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Marksbury Road Marksbury Road , BS3 5JL | 4out of 4 | 381 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Park Community Junior School St John's Lane , Bedminster BS3 4QS | - not rated | 748 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Park Community Infant School Raymend Road , Bedminster BS3 4QR | - not rated | 748 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Park Primary School Atlas Road , Bedminster BS3 4QS | - not rated | 756 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Park Primary School Atlas Road , Bedminster BS3 4QS | 3out of 4 | 756 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrywood Girls' School Downton Road , BS4 1QB | - not rated | 564 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Merrywood Boys' School Daventry Road , Knowle BS4 1QD | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Merrywood School Daventry Road , Knowle BS4 1QD | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Temple Quarter Spring Street , BS3 4PZ | - not rated | 1,652 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Somerset Square , BS1 6RT | - not rated | 1,796 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | 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 | 406 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 2,411 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brendan's Sixth Form College Broomhill Road , Brislington BS4 5RQ | - not rated | 4,578 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 4,771 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,782 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Merchants' Academy Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ | 1out of 4 | 2,868 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Learning Campus William Jessop Way , BS13 0RL | 3out of 4 | 3,157 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowle DGE Academy Novers Road , BS4 1QY | 3out of 4 | 831 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtlands Special School Novers Road , Knowle BS4 1RA | - not rated | 905 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtlands Special School Novers Road , Knowle BS4 1RA | - not rated | 905 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Knowle DGE Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN | - not rated | 964 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park Community School Daventry Road , Knowle BS4 1DQ | - not rated | 1,031 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nemos Fish Bar | 1 Melvin Square | 750 yd | |
| Foodies | 5 Melvin Square | 750 yd | |
| Knife and Fork Cafe Ltd | 86 Bedminster Road | 760 yd | |
| Bigger Baps | 78 Parson Street | 763 yd | |
| Avon Fire & Rescue | Fire Station, 61 Hartcliffe Way | 891 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Plain RFC | Broad Plain Rugby Club, Bristol South End | 432 yd | |
| Brunel | 315 St Johns Lane | 432 yd | |
| The Rising Sun | The Rising Sun, Alfred Road | 779 yd | |
| Victoria Park | The Victoria Park, 66 Raymend Road | 838 yd | |
| Jolly Colliers | Jolly Collier, West Street | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Inn | 16 Glyn Vale | 441 yd | |
| Beijing Express | 230 St Johns Lane | 570 yd | |
| Karachi Karachi | 234 St Johns Lane | 570 yd | |
| PIZZA at BRISTOL | 234 St Johns Lane | 570 yd | |
| Chicken World | 28 Bedminster Road | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl, Sheene Road | 919 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Marksbury Road MARKSBURY ROAD | 407 yd | |
| Parson Street Primary School BEDMINSTER ROAD | swimming pool | 793 yd |
| Oasis Academy Connaught LEINSTER AVENUE | grass pitches | 826 yd |
| Knowle Dge Learning Centre LEINSTER AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 834 yd |
| The Florence Brown Community School (Closed) Leinster Avenue | grass pitches, swimming pool | 963 yd |
| The Park Knowle THE PARK THE PARK DAVENTRY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,069 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 | 74.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 74.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 74.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 74.6% |
| 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 | 25.4% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.