Rivermead Cottages is in Keynsham, Bristol and in South Gloucestershire district. BS31 2DD 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 Rivermead Cottages, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 2DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS31 2DD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 51.1% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48.9% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 BS31 2DD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58% 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 | 24.8% | 23.3% | -1.5% | 37.9% | -14.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.2% | 58% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 13.8% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 10.9% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 6.7% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 (86.1%) 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% | 48.2% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 37.9% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 10.3% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 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 | 16.5% | 13.9% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 8% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 13.4% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 13.6% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.9% | 42.4% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 8.6% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| White | 99.1% | 99.1% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 92.3% 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 | 93.3% | 92.3% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 92.3% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.5% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0.2% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 51.8% | 46.2% | 5.6% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rivermead Cottages was 57.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.9% higher than the Bitton & Oldland Common average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rivermead Cottages has the 31st highest crime rate of 97 local areas in Bitton & Oldland Common and the 382nd highest crime rate of 875 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Rivermead Cottages, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2011-10-07 | £479,595 |
| 2 Rivermead Cottages, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2002-08-21 | £426,050 |
BS31 2DD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BS31 2DD 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.
| Retired | 107 |
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Self-Employed | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerdale Educate Together Primary Academy Tiberius Road , Somerdale BS31 2FF | 3out of 4 | 679 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Primary School Bath Hill , Keynsham BS31 1EB | - not rated | 772 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Rivers Church of England Primary 35 Fairfield Way , Keynsham BS31 1GE | 4out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chandag Primary School Chandag Road , Keynsham BS31 1PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chandag Junior School Chandag Road , Keynsham BS31 1PQ | - not rated | 1,222 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IKB Academy 68 Bath Road , BS31 1SP | 3out of 4 | 959 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellsway School Chandag Road , Keynsham BS31 1PH | - not rated | 1,097 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellsway School Chandag Road , Keynsham BS31 1PH | 3out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Broadlands St Francis Road , Keynsham BS31 2DY | 3out of 4 | 1,474 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadlands School St Francis Road , Keynsham BS31 2DY | - not rated | 1,474 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 3,593 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 | 5,130 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus School - Berkeley Primary Campus Old Congregational Church , BS30 6LN | - not rated | 3,390 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonside School 23 Clothier Road , BS4 5PS | - not rated | 3,895 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BR102 Bristol Year 11 C.O. Include, Unit 6, the Old Malt House Pennywell Road , | - not rated | 4,067 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel Christian School 817A Bath Road , Brislington BS4 5NL | - not rated | 4,160 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Neptune School 24 Poplar Road , Warmley BS30 5JU | - not rated | 4,168 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sips At 33 | 33 High Street, Keynsham | 710 yd | |
| Baked | Pavilion, Keynsham Memorial Park | 717 yd | |
| Cafe Grounded | Grounded, 39 High Street | 728 yd | |
| Coffee#1 | Coffee #1 Ltd, 47 - 49 High Street | 741 yd | |
| Dalia Cocina | 35 High Street, Keynsham | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lock Keeper | Keynsham Road, Keynsham | 80 yd | |
| Brass Mill Public House | The Brass Mill, Avon Mill Lane | 342 yd | |
| The Old Bank Public House | The Old Bank, 20 High Street | 739 yd | |
| Talbot Inn (Hungry Horse) | Talbot Inn, Bath Road | 829 yd | |
| Trout Tavern | The Trout, 46 Temple Street | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chick-O-Land | Chick O'land, 17A High Street | 699 yd | |
| Keynsham Fish Bar | 3 Bath Hill, Keynsham | 780 yd | |
| Yung Kee | Yung Kee Take Away, 47 Bath Hill | 891 yd | |
| Seafood Plus | Seafoods Plus, 2 Rock Road | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose, Public Cafe, And Staff Canteen | Waitrose, Broadmead Lane | 603 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 11 - 12 Market Walk, Keynsham | 797 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Limited, 3 Bristol Road | 803 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Iceland Foods Plc, 14 - 18 Temple Street | 852 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Somerdale Pavilion SOMERDALE | golf, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 572 yd |
| Keynsham Memorial Park The Park | tennis courts | 640 yd |
| Keynsham Gym BATH HILL | health and fitness suite | 709 yd |
| Fear Hall High Street | 740 yd | |
| Keynsham Methodist Key Centre CHARLTON ROAD | 770 yd | |
| Keynsham Leisure Centre Temple Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 847 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 | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.