Larch Way is in Patchway, Bristol and in South Gloucestershire district. BS34 5DW is located in the Charlton & Cribbs 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 Larch Way, Patchway, Bristol, BS34 5DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS34 5DH, BS34 5DL, BS34 5HF, BS34 5DN, BS34 5SG, BS34 5ES, BS34 5SD, BS34 5SB, BS34 5HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS34 5DW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 53.3% | 52.9% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 46.7% | 47.1% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.9% | 37.4% | 8.5% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 41.1% | -7.4% | 44.2% | -3.1% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 1.4% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 11.9% | -2.8% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 8.2% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 42.5% | 36% | -6.5% | 48.4% | -12.4% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 40.9% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 7.3% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 18.2% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 22.5% | 13.4% | -9.1% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.6% | 15.2% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 18% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 8.8% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 16.6% | 7.3% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 26.3% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 7.8% | 1.8% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.3% | 87.5% | -6.8% | 81.4% | 6.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 77.3% 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 | 89.7% | 77.3% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -5.9% |
| European Union | 5% | 9.5% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 4.5% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 78.2% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 12.3% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 1.1% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 76.7% | -5.3% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 42.8% | 46.2% | -3.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Larch Way was 95.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.8% lower than the Charlton & Cribbs average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Larch Way has the 20th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Charlton & Cribbs and the 196th highest crime rate of 875 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Larch Way, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2025-01-17 | £179,573 |
| 37 Larch Way, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2021-01-21 | £184,093 |
| 39 Larch Way, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2016-03-31 | £174,676 |
| 44 Larch Way, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £128,200 | 2015-10-22 | £169,175 |
| 40 Larch Way, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2015-09-15 | £161,881 |
BS34 5DW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| 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 | 4,702 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Callicroft Primary School Rodway Road , Patchway BS34 5EG | - not rated | 332 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Callicroft Junior School Rodway Road , Patchway BS34 5EG | - not rated | 332 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Callicroft Primary School Rodway Road , Patchway BS34 5EG | 3out of 4 | 332 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Wood Primary Academy Charlton Boulevard , Patchway BS34 5BN | 3out of 4 | 641 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coniston Junior School Epney Close , Patchway BS34 5LN | - not rated | 1,288 yd | Community 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 | - not rated | 1,972 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Patchway Community College Hempton Lane , Almondsbury BS32 4AJ | - not rated | 1,972 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Patchway Community College Hempton Lane , Almondsbury BS32 4AJ | - not rated | 1,972 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pen Park School Pen Park Road , Southmead BS10 6BP | - not rated | 2,798 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Stoke Community School Fiddlers Wood Lane , Bradley Stoke BS32 9BS | - not rated | 3,196 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filton College Filton Avenue , Filton BS34 7AT | - not rated | 1,967 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 | 3,196 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 | 1,821 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Hill School Okebourne Road , Brentry BS10 6QT | - not rated | 2,434 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highdene School The Laurels , Cribbs Causeway BS10 7TU | - not rated | 2,676 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Filton Park School Charborough Road , Filton BS34 7RB | - not rated | 2,941 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Hospital Education Service Embleton Road , Southmead BS10 6DS | - not rated | 3,273 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jump Cafe | 22 Concorde Road, Patchway | 297 yd | |
| Caerleon Child Care | 123 Jump, Unit 22 | 331 yd | |
| Airhop Ltd | Unit 5, Britannia Road | 541 yd | |
| Patchway Fire Station | Avon Fire Brigade, Rodway Road | 717 yd | |
| Cafe Pausa | Dunelm, Centaurus Road | 761 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filton Service Station - Greggs | Filton Service Station, Field Field Way | 667 yd | |
| Efes Kebab | Callicroft Road, Patchway | 767 yd | |
| Atlantic Fish Bar | 132 Rodway Road, Patchway | 778 yd | |
| Boost Juice Bars | The Mall Restaurant Level, Cribbs Causeway Regional Shopp | 812 yd | |
| Chopstix | FF4, The Mall Upper Level | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local Charlton Hayes | 4 Charlton Boulevard, Patchway | 659 yd | |
| Konbini | Unit 2 Charlton Boulevard, Patchway | 724 yd | |
| Asda Stores Limited | Highwood Lane, Patchway | 805 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Cribbs Causeway, Patchway | 812 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Ring Mead, Patchway | 930 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Callicroft Primary Academy CALLICROFT PRIMARY SCHOOL CALLICROFT PRIMARY SCHOOL RODWAY ROAD | grass pitches | 331 yd |
| Patchway Community Centre PATCHWAY COMMUNITY CENTRE PATCHWAY COMMUNITY CENTRE RODWAY ROAD | 694 yd | |
| Norman Scott Park NORMAN SCOTT PARK NORMAN SCOTT PARK CONISTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,065 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 | 141.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.