Penrose Drive is in Bradley Stoke, Bristol and in South Gloucestershire district. BS32 8EN is located in the Bradley Stoke South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Filton and Bradley Stoke. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Penrose Drive, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, BS32 8EN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS32 8DS, BS34 6EU, BS32 8GD, BS32 8BY, BS32 8EP, BS34 6EX, BS34 6RN, BS32 8EB, BS32 9TB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS32 8EN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.8% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.2% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 8EN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% 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 | 35.4% | 50% | 14.6% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.7% | 35.7% | -14.0% | 44.2% | -8.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 10.1% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 | 50.6% | 51.8% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 32.6% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 10.4% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15% | 11.6% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 11.3% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 13.2% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 6.4% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 16.1% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.4% | 39.5% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 5.7% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 5.5% | 3.4% | -2.1% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 84.5% | 84.4% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 3.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 82% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 82% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 9.4% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 4.4% | -2.8% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84% | 82% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 9.9% | 8.2% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 3.4% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 2.6% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 2.1% | -2.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.3% | 37.2% | 14.1% |
| Christian | 35.7% | 46.2% | -10.5% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penrose Drive was 182.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 319.1% higher than the Bradley Stoke North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Penrose Drive has the 8th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Bradley Stoke North and the 58th highest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 100.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.8%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Penrose Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £361,000 | 2019-03-06 | £453,484 |
| 5 Penrose Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £362,183 | 2018-02-01 | £478,666 |
| 15 Penrose Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2013-12-11 | £530,895 |
| 3 Penrose Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2009-11-30 | £499,508 |
| 15 Penrose Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2006-10-23 | £553,107 |
BS32 8EN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 156 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filton Avenue Nursery School Blakeney Road , Horfield BS7 0DL | 4out of 4 | 5,131 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Lodge Primary School School Close , Bourton Avenue BS34 6DW | 2out of 4 | 463 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowbrook Primary School Three Brooks Lane , Bradley Stoke BS32 8TA | 2out of 4 | 648 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Stoke Primary School Little Stoke Lane , Little Stoke BS34 6HY | 3out of 4 | 727 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Amberley Road , Patchway BS34 6BY | 3out of 4 | 836 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Patchway CofE Primary School Cranham Drive , Patchway BS34 6AQ | 3out of 4 | 972 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patchway Community School Hempton Lane , BS32 4AJ | 1out of 4 | 1,443 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeywood Community School New Road , Stoke Gifford BS34 8SF | 3out of 4 | 2,329 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Technology and Engineering Academy New Road , Stoke Gifford BS34 8SF | 2out of 4 | 2,400 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterbourne Academy High Street , Winterbourne BS36 1JL | 1out of 4 | 3,752 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard School Bristol Filton Road , Horfield BS7 0XZ | 3out of 4 | 4,345 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Gloucestershire and Stroud College Filton Avenue , BS34 7AT | - not rated | 2,253 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 971 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGS Pegasus School Hempton Lane , Patchway BS32 4AJ | - not rated | 1,387 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Soundwell Academy St Stephens Road , Soundwell BS32 4AJ | - not rated | 1,390 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of the West of England, Bristol Coldharbour Lane , Frenchay BS16 1QY | - not rated | 3,797 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Gloucestershire Hospital Home Teaching Service School Room , Frenchay BS16 1LE | - not rated | 4,662 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | Willow Brook Centre, Savages Wood Road | 609 yd | |
| Willow Brook Harvester | Town Square Units 5-7, Willow Brook Centre | 693 yd | |
| Costa | Town Square Unit 1, Willow Brook Centre | 693 yd | |
| Aretians Rugby Football Club | Station Road, Little Stoke | 796 yd | |
| Soho Coffee Co At Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre | Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre, 1 Fiddlers Wood Lane | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Stoke Social Club | Braydon Avenue, Little Stoke | 188 yd | |
| The Three Brooks | Bradley Stoke District Centre, Bradley Stoke | 746 yd | |
| Stokers Public House | Gipsy Patch Lane, Little Stoke | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Willow Brook Centre, Savages Wood Road | 609 yd | |
| KFC | Unit TS4, The Willow Brook Centre | 746 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | The Mall Unit 9, Willow Brook Centre | 749 yd | |
| Kingsway Fish and Chips | 40 Kingsway | 832 yd | |
| Bains Fryer | 12 Kingsway, Little Stoke | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Extra, Willow Brook Centre | 746 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Gallivan Memorial Fields KILMINSTER CLOSE | grass pitches | 405 yd |
| Bradley Stoke Jubilee Centre Savages Wood Road | grass pitches | 433 yd |
| Little Stoke Park COMMUNITY HALL COMMUNITY HALL LITTLE STOKE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 583 yd |
| Little Stoke Primary School LITTLE STOKE LANE | grass pitches | 652 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Bristol Bradley Stoke) UNIT 4 UNIT 4 TOWN SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 682 yd |
| Riverside Sports & Leisure Club (Bristol) STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 716 yd |
| Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre FIDDLERS WOOD LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 938 yd |
| Bradley Stoke Community School FIDDLERS WOOD LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 977 yd |
| Wheatfield Primary School WHEATFIELD DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,033 yd |
| St Chads Patchway Ce Vc Primary School CRANHAM DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,061 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 | 68.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.