Oaklands Drive is in Oldland Common, Bristol and in Kingswood district. BS30 6RE is located in the Bitton & Oldland Common electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kingswood. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oaklands Drive, Oldland Common, Bristol, BS30 6RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS30 6RB, BS30 6RD, BS30 6RQ, BS30 6PQ, BS30 6RF, BS30 6JJ, BS30 6QZ, BS30 6RH, BS30 6PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS30 6RE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 52.6% | 49.1% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 47.4% | 50.9% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 6RE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63% 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 | 12.4% | 18.8% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -19.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 72.4% | 63% | -9.4% | 44.2% | 18.8% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 11% | 12% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
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 | 37.5% | 39.1% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 38.2% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 15.9% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 5.6% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 23.3% | 19.6% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 8.1% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 12.4% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 11% | 12.4% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 7.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 13.4% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.4% | 30.6% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -3.2% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 100% | 94.8% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
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 | 99.1% | 97% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.1% | 96.5% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.6% | 37.2% | -5.6% |
| Christian | 65% | 46.2% | 18.8% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oaklands Drive was 64.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.2% higher than the Bitton & Oldland Common average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oaklands Drive has the 28th highest crime rate of 97 local areas in Bitton & Oldland Common and the 341st highest crime rate of 873 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Oaklands Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £368,000 | 2025-10-14 | £363,623 |
| 12 Oaklands Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2025-01-09 | £649,561 |
| 4 Oaklands Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2023-11-14 | £539,058 |
| 7 Oaklands Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2019-09-20 | £523,117 |
| 12 Oaklands Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £396,000 | 2017-03-17 | £532,810 |
BS30 6RE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 retired residents living in BS30 6RE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 93 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Garden Primary School Cherry Garden Lane , Bitton BS30 6JH | 3out of 4 | 218 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Garden Primary School Cherry Garden Lane , Bitton BS30 6JH | - not rated | 218 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 | 271 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwall Primary School Earlstone Crescent , Cadbury Heath BS30 8AA | - not rated | 1,302 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkwall Primary School Earlstone Crescent , Cadbury Heath BS30 8AA | 3out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Bernard Lovell Academy North Street , Oldland Common BS30 8TS | 3out of 4 | 868 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Bernard Lovell School North Street , Oldland Common BS30 8TS | - not rated | 868 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School and Sports College Tower Road North , Warmley BS30 8XQ | - not rated | 2,465 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Digitech Studio School Tower Road North , Warmley BS30 8XQ | 3out of 4 | 2,465 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsfield School Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT | - not rated | 3,057 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Brendan's Sixth Form College Broomhill Road , Brislington BS4 5RQ | - not rated | 4,541 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Soundwell College St Stephens Road , Soundwell BS16 4RL | - not rated | 4,834 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | - not rated | 3,057 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neptune School 24 Poplar Road , Warmley BS30 5JU | - not rated | 1,777 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warmley Tower School Tower Road North , Warmley BS30 8XL | - not rated | 2,481 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warmley Park School Tower Road North , Warmley BS30 8XL | 3out of 4 | 2,481 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Focus School - Berkeley Primary Campus Old Congregational Church , BS30 6LN | - not rated | 3,051 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons Learning Centre Mulberry Drive , BS15 4EA | 3out of 4 | 3,877 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avon Valley Railway Catering | Bitton Station, Bath Road | 716 yd | |
| Willow Tree Cafe | Jarretts Garden Centre, The Park | 788 yd | |
| The Coffee Mill | Willsbridge Mill, Willsbridge Hill | 814 yd | |
| Esther's Cafe At SBL | Sir Bernard Lovell School, North Street | 870 yd | |
| Pine Tree Cafe | Fonthill Nurseries And Scotts Ltd, Bath Road | 905 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oldland Village Club | West Street, Oldland Common | 625 yd | |
| Dolphin Kitchen | Dolphin Inn, 141 High Street | 824 yd | |
| Bitton A.F.C Sports & Social | Bath Road, Bitton | 906 yd | |
| The Crown And Horseshoe | Crown And Horseshoe, 7 North Street | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oldfield's Fish & Chips | 186 High Street, Oldland Common | 615 yd | |
| Golden Fish Bar | 167 High Street, Oldland Common | 695 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry Garden Primary School CHERRY GARDEN LANE | grass pitches | 207 yd |
| St Annes Church Of England Primary School SCHOOL ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 270 yd |
| Aitchison Playing Field AITCHISON MEMORIAL PLAYING FIELDS AND PAVILLION AITCHISON MEMORIAL PLAYING FIELDS AND PAVILLION CASTLE ROAD | grass pitches | 771 yd |
| Sir Bernard Lovell Academy (Site One) NORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 786 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 | 101.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.