Francis Way is in Bridgeyate, Bristol and in South Gloucestershire district. BS30 5FW is located in the Parkwall & Warmley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kingswood. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Francis Way, Bridgeyate, Bristol, BS30 5FW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS30 5XY, BS30 5WL, BS30 5XS, BS30 5WJ, BS30 5XR, BS30 5WA, BS30 5WE, BS30 5XN, BS30 5XT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS30 5FW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 50.6% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 46.6% | 49.4% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BS30 5FW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30% | 33% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.6% | 57.7% | -1.9% | 44.2% | 13.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 5.7% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (93.2%) 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 | 66.4% | 60.9% | -5.5% | 48.4% | 12.5% |
| Good health | 26.4% | 32.3% | 5.9% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 4.7% | 5.5% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -7.2% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 BS30 5FW this area, 8.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12% | 8.2% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 9.1% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 19.3% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 6.8% | 0.1% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 19% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 33% | 35.8% | 2.8% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.9% | 97% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 98.6% | 97% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 97% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.3% | 76.7% | 15.6% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Francis Way was 26.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.7% lower than the Boyd Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Francis Way has the 15th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Boyd Valley and the 245th lowest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Francis Way, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-04-01 | £547,662 |
| 12 Francis Way, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2015-10-09 | £479,056 |
| 34 Francis Way, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2011-08-16 | £613,151 |
| 12 Francis Way, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2011-01-20 | £495,605 |
| 10 Francis Way, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £292,000 | 2006-08-01 | £580,000 |
BS30 5FW 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 | 179 |
| Part-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Construction | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Education | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Other | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | 4out of 4 | 5,086 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL | 3out of 4 | 5,446 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Barnabas CofE Primary School Poplar Close , Warmley BS30 5NW | 3out of 4 | 628 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redfield Edge Primary School High Street , Oldland Common BS30 9TL | 3out of 4 | 1,285 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cadbury Heath Primary School Lintern Crescent , Warmley BS30 8GB | 3out of 4 | 1,339 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwall Primary School Earlstone Crescent , Cadbury Heath BS30 8AA | 3out of 4 | 1,865 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Church of England Primary School School Road , Oldland Common BS30 6PH | 3out of 4 | 2,105 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digitech Studio School Tower Road North , Warmley BS30 8XQ | 2out of 4 | 997 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Bernard Lovell Academy North Street , Oldland Common BS30 8TS | 2out of 4 | 1,498 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mangotsfield School Rodway Hill , Mangotsfield BS16 9LH | 2out of 4 | 3,231 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Cabot Academy Woodside Road , Kingswood BS15 8BD | 3out of 4 | 3,655 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanham Woods Academy Memorial Road , Hanham BS15 3LA | 1out of 4 | 4,218 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Oak Academy Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT | 3out of 4 | 1,495 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warmley Park School Tower Road North , Warmley BS30 8XL | 3out of 4 | 834 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons Learning Centre Mulberry Drive , BS15 4EA | 3out of 4 | 2,616 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Briarwood School Briar Way , Fishponds BS16 4EA | 3out of 4 | 4,940 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | 3out of 4 | 5,201 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracefield Preparatory School 266 Overndale Road , Fishponds BS16 2RG | - not rated | 5,235 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Clocktower Association | The Clocktower, Tower Road North | 791 yd | |
| Warmley Waiting Room | 1 London Road, Warmley | 912 yd | |
| Pandamonium | Ebenezer House, Tower Road South | 963 yd | |
| Tea Room | Kingswood Heritage Museum, Tower Lane | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hollybush | Hollybush Inn, 29 Bath Road | 259 yd | |
| The Griffin | 107 London Road, Warmley | 428 yd | |
| White Harte | 111 London Road, Warmley | 524 yd | |
| The White Harte | White Harte, 111 London Road | 524 yd | |
| The Midland Spinner | 4 London Road, Warmley | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phat Burger | Unit 3, Crown Industrial Estate | 589 yd | |
| Zheng Ii | 47 Tower Road South, Warmley | 1,055 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Fitness SOUTHWAY DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 490 yd |
| Muscle Mechanics (Closed) Trubodys Business Park Trubodys Business Park London Road | 618 yd | |
| Warmley Park School TOWER ROAD NORTH | grass pitches | 918 yd |
| Sir Bernard Lovell School (Site Two) HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 1,027 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 | 10.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 10.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 10.0% |
| 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 | 58.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.79 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.79 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.