Elderwood Drive, Longwell Green, Bristol, BS30 9YA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS30 9YA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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	49.8%	48.4%	-1.4%	51.0%	-2.6%
Male	50.2%	51.6%	1.4%	49.0%	2.6%

Partnership Status

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 9YA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.9% 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	25.9%	34.4%	8.5%	37.9%	-3.5%
Married: Opposite sex	63.8%	54.9%	-8.9%	44.2%	10.7%
Separated	0.4%	1.8%	1.4%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	5.8%	4.5%	-1.3%	9.1%	-4.6%
Widowed	4.1%	4.5%	0.4%	6.1%	-1.6%

Health

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 (87.9%) 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	47.8%	49.3%	1.5%	48.4%	0.9%
Good health	39.1%	38.6%	-0.5%	33.6%	5.0%
Fair health	11.1%	8.9%	-2.2%	12.7%	-3.8%
Bad health	2%	2.5%	0.5%	4.0%	-1.5%
Very bad health	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	19.3%	16.4%	-2.9%	18.2%	-1.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.6%	10.6%	-5.0%	9.6%	1.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.7%	18.1%	0.4%	13.4%	4.7%
Apprenticeship	5.8%	8%	2.2%	5.3%	2.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16%	24.3%	8.3%	16.9%	7.4%
Degree or Similar	21.8%	19.9%	-1.9%	33.8%	-13.9%
Other	3.7%	2.7%	-1.0%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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)
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
White	99.7%	97.9%	-1.8%	81.4%	16.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.5% 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	97.6%	97.5%	-0.1%	83.2%	14.3%
European Union	1.3%	2.5%	1.2%	6.1%	-3.6%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.6%	97.9%	0.3%	83.2%	14.7%
10+ Years	0%	1.8%	1.8%	9.8%	-8.0%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
Less than 2 years	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89%	76.7%	12.3%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
No passport held	10.7%	13.5%	-2.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	54.1%	37.2%	16.9%
Christian	39.5%	46.2%	-6.7%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	5.7%	6.0%	-0.3%

Safety

Is Elderwood Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elderwood Drive was 10.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.8% lower than the Bitton & Oldland Common average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Elderwood Drive has the 11th lowest crime rate of 97 local areas in Bitton & Oldland Common and the 60th lowest crime rate of 875 local areas in South Gloucestershire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£51,800

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in BS30 9YA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Elderwood Drive are based on 3 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Kingswood.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Elderwood Drive, Longwell Green, Bristol, BS30 9YA

Estimated Average Property Prices for BS30 9YA

Average Price
£355,902

Semi-Detached
£358,238

Terraced
£297,500

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Elderwood Drive

Average Price
£349,135

Semi-Detached
£349,135

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Elderwood DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Elderwood Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£301,000	2025-05-16	£301,598
15 Elderwood Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£360,000	2022-06-27	£380,250
19 Elderwood Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£340,000	2022-04-08	£371,909
30 Elderwood Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£347,000	2021-04-07	£420,883
15 Elderwood Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£293,000	2019-10-29	£369,071

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BS30 9YA

Employment

BS30 9YA 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	88
Retired	64
Part-Time Employee	44
Self-Employed	15
Student (economically inactive)	10
Looking after home or family	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Other	0
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Construction	20
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	18
Financial and insurance activities	16
Human health and social work activities	15
Education	15
Manufacturing	14
Information and communication	12
Transport and storage	11
Administrative and support service activities	11
Other	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Real estate activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY	- not rated	4,703 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Parkwall Primary School Earlstone Crescent , Cadbury Heath BS30 8AA	- not rated	584 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Parkwall Primary School Earlstone Crescent , Cadbury Heath BS30 8AA	3out of 4	584 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Longwell Green Primary School Ellacombe Road , Longwell Green BS30 9BA	3out of 4	769 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	990 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Barrs Court Primary School Stephens Drive , Barrs Court BS30 7JB	- not rated	1,011 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	1,163 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Sir Bernard Lovell School North Street , Oldland Common BS30 8TS	- not rated	1,163 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Grange School and Sports College Tower Road North , Warmley BS30 8XQ	- not rated	2,027 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Digitech Studio School Tower Road North , Warmley BS30 8XQ	3out of 4	2,027 yd	Studio schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Kingsfield School Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT	- not rated	2,515 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	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	3,870 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Soundwell College St Stephens Road , Soundwell BS16 4RL	- not rated	4,075 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
King's Oak Academy Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT	- not rated	2,515 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Neptune School 24 Poplar Road , Warmley BS30 5JU	- not rated	1,803 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Warmley Tower School Tower Road North , Warmley BS30 8XL	- not rated	2,107 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Warmley Park School Tower Road North , Warmley BS30 8XL	3out of 4	2,107 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
John Cabot City Technology College Woodside Road , Kingswood BS15 8BD	- not rated	3,012 yd	City technology college	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
New Horizons Learning Centre Mulberry Drive , BS15 4EA	3out of 4	3,149 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pick A Pizza	Rear Of 89A Bath Road, Longwell Green	633 yd
Deli-Licious Time	5A School Road, Cadbury Heath	667 yd
The Crown Harvester	126 Bath Road, Longwell Green	676 yd
Mughal Palace	Stephens Drive, Barrs Court	701 yd
The Coffee Mill	Willsbridge Mill, Willsbridge Hill	802 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Lamb Inn	Newton Road, Cadbury Heath	767 yd
The Butchers Arms	22 Bath Road, Longwell Green	973 yd
The Crown And Horseshoe	Crown And Horseshoe, 7 North Street	1,034 yd
Oldland Village Club	West Street, Oldland Common	1,064 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Oldfields	101E Bath Road, Longwell Green	617 yd
Dino's	52 Newton Road, Cadbury Heath	688 yd
Orient Express	22 Ellacombe Road, Longwell Green	815 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	89A Bath Road, Longwell Green	641 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd	106 Bath Road, Longwell Green	680 yd
The Southern Co-Operative	The Co-Op, School Road	767 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Longwell Green Community Centre SHELLARDS ROAD	grass pitches	499 yd
Cadbury Heath Hall CADBURY HEATH HALL CADBURY HEATH HALL SCHOOL ROAD		671 yd
Coronation Park HEATH RISE	grass pitches	968 yd
St Annes Church Of England Primary School SCHOOL ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	990 yd
Cherry Garden Primary School CHERRY GARDEN LANE	grass pitches	1,006 yd
Barrs Court Primary School Stephens Drive	grass pitches	1,008 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	136.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.