Blackthorn Drive, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, BS32 8BY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS32 8BY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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	53.9%	49.2%	-4.7%	51.0%	-1.8%
Male	46.1%	50.8%	4.7%	49.0%	1.8%

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 area around BS32 8BY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	40.3%	48.2%	7.9%	37.9%	10.3%
Married: Opposite sex	40.3%	34.4%	-5.9%	44.2%	-9.8%
Separated	1.9%	2%	0.1%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	13.9%	10.9%	-3.0%	9.1%	1.8%
Widowed	3.7%	4.5%	0.8%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	54.8%	44.4%	-10.4%	48.4%	-4.0%
Good health	31.5%	34.1%	2.6%	33.6%	0.5%
Fair health	9.4%	14.7%	5.3%	12.7%	2.0%
Bad health	3.9%	5.3%	1.4%	4.0%	1.3%
Very bad health	0.3%	1.6%	1.3%	1.2%	0.4%

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 22.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	18.1%	19%	0.9%	18.2%	0.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	22.7%	16.9%	-5.8%	9.6%	7.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.4%	17.7%	-2.7%	13.4%	4.3%
Apprenticeship	4.6%	4.4%	-0.2%	5.3%	-0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12%	17.7%	5.7%	16.9%	0.8%
Degree or Similar	17.6%	22.2%	4.6%	33.8%	-11.6%
Other	4.6%	2%	-2.6%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.5% 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)
Indian	0%	3.1%	3.1%	3.1%	0.0%
Other Asian	2.7%	0%	-2.7%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	3%	2.5%	-0.5%	0.9%	1.6%
Mixed Other	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	90.9%	91.5%	0.6%	81.4%	10.1%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	1.6%	1.6%	1.6%	0.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.5% 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	95.2%	92.5%	-2.7%	83.2%	9.3%
European Union	1.2%	2.5%	1.3%	6.1%	-3.6%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	2.7%	-1.8%
Middle East and Asia	3%	3.1%	0.1%	5.6%	-2.5%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.2%	92.5%	-2.7%	83.2%	9.3%
10+ Years	0%	6.2%	6.2%	9.8%	-3.6%
5-10 Years	1.5%	0.3%	-1.2%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	1.8%	0.6%	-1.2%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	1.5%	0.3%	-1.2%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76%	76.7%	-0.7%
Portugal	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Southern Asia	0.9%	1.2%	-0.3%
No passport held	21.8%	13.5%	8.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	60.4%	37.2%	23.2%
Christian	33.6%	46.2%	-12.6%
Hindu	2.5%	1.7%	0.8%
Not answered	3.4%	6.0%	-2.6%

Safety

Is Blackthorn Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blackthorn Drive was 100.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 130.9% higher than the Bradley Stoke North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Blackthorn Drive has the 15th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Bradley Stoke North and the 165th highest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 77.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 116.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£61,300

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in BS32 8BY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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 Blackthorn Drive are based on 2 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Northavon.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Blackthorn Drive, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, BS32 8BY

Estimated Average Property Prices for BS32 8BY

Average Price
£415,184

Semi-Detached
£382,012

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£430,262

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Blackthorn Drive

Average Price
£467,526

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£467,526

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Blackthorn DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Blackthorn Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£363,000	2024-08-19	£381,808
17 Blackthorn Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£420,000	2024-07-03	£443,238
2 Blackthorn Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2020-01-17	£380,625
9 Blackthorn Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£267,000	2018-06-29	£350,331
21 Blackthorn Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£247,000	2013-07-05	£461,703

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BS32 8BY

Employment

BS32 8BY 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	89
Part-Time Employee	42
Retired	27
Long-Term Sick or disabled	22
Student (economically inactive)	19
Self-Employed	16
Looking after home or family	15
Other	11
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	33
Human health and social work activities	20
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Construction	11
Education	10
Other	10
Manufacturing	9
Transport and storage	7
Information and communication	7
Financial and insurance activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Filton Avenue Nursery School Blakeney Road , Horfield BS7 0DL	4out of 4	5,187 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Meadowbrook Primary School Three Brooks Lane , Bradley Stoke BS32 8TA	2out of 4	521 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Stoke Lodge Primary School School Close , Bourton Avenue BS34 6DW	2out of 4	524 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Little Stoke Primary School Little Stoke Lane , Little Stoke BS34 6HY	3out of 4	716 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School Amberley Road , Patchway BS34 6BY	3out of 4	964 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wheatfield Primary School Wheatfield Drive , Bradley Stoke BS32 9DB	3out of 4	968 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Patchway Community School Hempton Lane , BS32 4AJ	1out of 4	1,519 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Abbeywood Community School New Road , Stoke Gifford BS34 8SF	3out of 4	2,333 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Bristol Technology and Engineering Academy New Road , Stoke Gifford BS34 8SF	2out of 4	2,411 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Winterbourne Academy High Street , Winterbourne BS36 1JL	1out of 4	3,626 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Orchard School Bristol Filton Road , Horfield BS7 0XZ	3out of 4	4,420 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
South Gloucestershire and Stroud College Filton Avenue , BS34 7AT	- not rated	2,341 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bradley Stoke Community School Fiddlers Wood Lane , Bradley Stoke BS32 9BS	3out of 4	862 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
SGS Pegasus School Hempton Lane , Patchway BS32 4AJ	- not rated	1,474 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Soundwell Academy St Stephens Road , Soundwell BS32 4AJ	- not rated	1,477 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
University of the West of England, Bristol Coldharbour Lane , Frenchay BS16 1QY	- not rated	3,794 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
South Gloucestershire Hospital Home Teaching Service School Room , Frenchay BS16 1LE	- not rated	4,621 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
McDonalds	Willow Brook Centre, Savages Wood Road	515 yd
Willow Brook Harvester	Town Square Units 5-7, Willow Brook Centre	614 yd
Costa	Town Square Unit 1, Willow Brook Centre	614 yd
Soho Coffee Co At Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre	Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre, 1 Fiddlers Wood Lane	839 yd
Aretians Rugby Football Club	Station Road, Little Stoke	930 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Little Stoke Social Club	Braydon Avenue, Little Stoke		286 yd
The Three Brooks	Bradley Stoke District Centre, Bradley Stoke		654 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Subway	Willow Brook Centre, Savages Wood Road	515 yd
KFC	Unit TS4, The Willow Brook Centre	654 yd
Domino's Pizza	The Mall Unit 9, Willow Brook Centre	672 yd
Kingsway Fish and Chips	40 Kingsway	909 yd
Bains Fryer	12 Kingsway, Little Stoke	1,027 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Extra, Willow Brook Centre		654 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bradley Stoke Jubilee Centre Savages Wood Road	grass pitches	460 yd
Mike Gallivan Memorial Fields KILMINSTER CLOSE	grass pitches	461 yd
Anytime Fitness (Bristol Bradley Stoke) UNIT 4 UNIT 4 TOWN SQUARE	health and fitness suite	605 yd
Little Stoke Primary School LITTLE STOKE LANE	grass pitches	659 yd
Little Stoke Park COMMUNITY HALL COMMUNITY HALL LITTLE STOKE LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	689 yd
Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre FIDDLERS WOOD LANE	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	839 yd
Riverside Sports & Leisure Club (Bristol) STATION ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	849 yd
Bradley Stoke Community School FIDDLERS WOOD LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	852 yd
Wheatfield Primary School WHEATFIELD DRIVE	grass pitches	1,026 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	65.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	173 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	16.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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