Ketch Road is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS3 5DQ 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 Ketch Road, Bristol, BS3 5DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS3 5DF, BS3 5BP, BS3 5DH, BS3 5DG, BS3 5DE, BS3 5BS, BS3 5BW, BS3 5DD, BS3 5AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS3 5DQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% of residents 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 | 44% | 47.4% | 3.4% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 56% | 52.6% | -3.4% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 5DQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.6% 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 | 41.7% | 48.6% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 40.7% | -8.3% | 44.2% | -3.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (85.5%) 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 | 48% | 50.6% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 34.9% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 10.7% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 2.5% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 52.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.6% | 11% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 6.4% | -8.8% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 9.5% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 14.1% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.4% | 52.8% | 16.4% | 33.8% | 19.0% |
| Other | 5.6% | 1.8% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 5.7% | 4.7% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 87.6% | 86.3% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 4.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 85% 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 | 86.8% | 85% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 6.3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 5.5% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.5% | 84.8% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 6.7% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 3% | -4.5% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.1% | 37.2% | 19.9% |
| Christian | 27.7% | 46.2% | -18.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ketch Road was 43.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.8% lower than the Windmill Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ketch Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Windmill Hill and the 312th lowest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Ketch Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2025-10-29 | £384,990 |
| 6 Ketch Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2025-10-06 | £567,614 |
| 18 Ketch Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £681,000 | 2024-08-30 | £689,979 |
| 1 Ketch Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2023-05-26 | £428,441 |
| 14 Ketch Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £454,250 | 2021-06-28 | £516,852 |
BS3 5DQ 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 | 149 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Education | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,127 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 | 1,386 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilminster Avenue Nursery School Ilminster Avenue , Knowle West BS4 1BX | 3out of 4 | 1,495 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle West Early Years Centre Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN | 3out of 4 | 1,924 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Novers Hill Nursery School Leinster Avenue , Novers Hill BS4 1NN | - not rated | 1,960 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | - not rated | 622 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Park Primary School Atlas Road , Bedminster BS3 4QS | 3out of 4 | 622 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Park Community Junior School St John's Lane , Bedminster BS3 4QS | - not rated | 627 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Park Community Infant School Raymend Road , Bedminster BS3 4QR | - not rated | 627 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle Junior School Cemetery Road , BS4 3DE | - not rated | 633 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 | 835 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrywood Boys' School Daventry Road , Knowle BS4 1QD | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Merrywood School Daventry Road , Knowle BS4 1QD | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Somerset Square , BS1 6RT | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrywood Girls' School Downton Road , BS4 1QB | - not rated | 1,737 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 | 911 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 3,633 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 4,306 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 4,791 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,950 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merchants' Academy Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ | - not rated | 3,991 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Merchants' Academy Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ | 1out of 4 | 4,079 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleve House School 254 Wells Road , Knowle BS4 2PN | - not rated | 882 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| LPW Independent School LPW House , Princess Street BS3 4AG | - not rated | 907 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park Community School Daventry Road , Knowle BS4 1DQ | - not rated | 1,041 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bri03 Bridge Year 11 Philip Street , Windmill City Farm BS3 4EA | - not rated | 1,180 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meriton Education and Support for Young Parents Meriton Street , St Philip's BS2 0SZ | - not rated | 1,386 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 | 379 yd | |
| The Bakehouse | 118 Oxford Street | 387 yd | |
| The Oxford | The Oxford, 120-122 Oxford Street | 387 yd | |
| Bank | 107 Wells Road | 429 yd | |
| Totterdown Canteen | 141 Wells Road | 475 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Found Out | 60 Green Street | 516 yd | |
| Knowle Constitutional Club | 162 Wells Road | 522 yd | |
| Bruhaha | 156-158 Wells Road | 526 yd | |
| The Shakespeare | The Shakespeare, 1 Henry Street | 561 yd | |
| George | The George Inn, 228 Wells Road | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Curry Bar | 86 St Johns Lane | 267 yd | |
| Al Waha Original Takeaway | 147 Wells Road | 475 yd | |
| The Oxford Grill | 30 Oxford Street | 499 yd | |
| Farrows Fish and Chips | 146 Wells Road | 522 yd | |
| Wang's Fish Bar | 200 Wells Road | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 20-21 Broadwalk Shopping Centre, Broad Walk | 1,060 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Totterdown Gym 101-106 101-106 WELLS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 438 yd |
| Victoria Park SOMERSET TERRACE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 685 yd |
| Redcatch Park REDCATCH PARK REDCATCH PARK BROAD WALK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 825 yd |
| Oasis Academy Marksbury Road MARKSBURY ROAD | 910 yd | |
| Fit4Less (Bristol Broadwalk) Broadwalk Shopping Centre Broadwalk Shopping Centre | health and fitness suite | 992 yd |
| The Park Knowle THE PARK THE PARK DAVENTRY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,043 yd |
| Windmill Hill City Farm WINDMILL HILL CITY FARM WINDMILL HILL CITY FARM PHILIP STREET | artificial grass pitch | 1,061 yd |
| St Mary Redcliffe And Temple School SOMERSET SQUARE | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 1,090 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 | 199.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.