Drake Close is in Saltford, Bristol and in Wansdyke district. BS31 3LW is located in the Saltford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Somerset. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Drake Close, Saltford, Bristol, BS31 3LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS31 3LL, BS31 3LS, BS31 3DY, BS31 3LN, BS31 3AE, BS31 3LH, BS31 3DS, BS31 3DT, BS31 3LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS31 3LW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 54.7% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 45.6% | 45.3% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 3LW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.2% 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 | 18.1% | 17.6% | -0.5% | 37.9% | -20.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.1% | 65.2% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 21.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 8.6% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 6.4% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 52.9% | 54.7% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 6.3% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 32.1% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 11.4% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 BS31 3LW this area, 9% 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 | 11.4% | 9% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 7.8% | 0.1% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 16.8% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 18.7% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 41% | 42.2% | 1.2% | 33.8% | 8.4% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 95.8% | 94% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.7% 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 | 96.1% | 93.7% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 94.3% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.1% | 76.7% | 12.4% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.4% | 37.2% | -4.8% |
| Christian | 59.1% | 46.2% | 12.9% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Drake Close was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bathavon South average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Drake Close, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2022-08-05 | £557,181 |
| 10 Drake Close, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2022-04-29 | £439,757 |
| 16 Drake Close, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2022-01-21 | £571,406 |
| 11 Drake Close, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2021-07-30 | £474,153 |
| 9 Drake Close, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2019-05-17 | £478,782 |
BS31 3LW 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BS31 3LW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 91 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Education | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saltford CofE Primary School Claverton Road , Saltford BS31 3DW | 3out of 4 | 417 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chandag Infant School Chandag Infant School, Chandag Road , Keynsham BS31 1PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,859 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chandag Junior School Chandag Junior School, Chandag Road , Keynsham BS31 1PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,859 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Rivers Church of England Primary Chandag Road , Keynsham BS31 1PQ | - not rated | 1,975 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Primary School Castle Primary School, Newlands Road , Keynsham BS31 2TS | 2out of 4 | 3,147 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellsway School Chandag Road , Keynsham BS31 1PH | 3out of 4 | 2,027 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| IKB Academy 68 Bath Road , BS31 1SP | 2out of 4 | 2,084 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield School Kelston Road , BA1 9AB | 4out of 4 | 4,734 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Bernard Lovell Academy North Street , Oldland Common BS30 8TS | 2out of 4 | 5,253 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadlands Academy St Francis Road , Keynsham BS31 2DY | 3out of 4 | 3,854 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bath Spa University Newton Park , Newton St Loe BA2 9BN | - not rated | 3,400 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Thai, Saltford | Thai Cafe, 489A Bath Road | 564 yd | |
| Golden Moments@507 | 507 Bath Road, Saltford | 691 yd | |
| Flourish Foodhall & Kitchen | Glenavon Farm, 331 Bath Road | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltford Golf Club Ltd | Saltford Golf Club, Golf Club Lane | 519 yd | |
| The Crown | 500 Bath Road, Saltford | 715 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tynings Fish And Chips | Tyning Fish And Chips, 505 Bath Road | 691 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 501 Bath Road, Saltford | 691 yd | |
| Saltford Convenience Store | 504 Bath Road, Saltford | 736 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saltford C Of E Primary School CLAVERTON ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 319 yd |
| Saltford Golf Club Golf Club Lane | golf | 740 yd |
| Saltford Sports Club SALTFORD SPORTS CLUB SALTFORD SPORTS CLUB WEDMORE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 813 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 | 137.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.