The Common is in Patchway, Bristol and in South Gloucestershire district. BS34 6AR is located in the Bradley Stoke North 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 The Common, Patchway, Bristol, BS34 6AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS34 6AP, BS34 6AS, BS34 6AG, BS34 6AN, BS34 6AT, BS34 6AQ, BS34 6AW, BS34 6BE, BS34 6BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS34 6AR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.3% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.7% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 31.8% | 37.2% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.7% | 46.6% | 0.9% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Separated | 5% | 1.9% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 8.3% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 6% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 44.9% | 43.5% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 35.7% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 14% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 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 | 29.5% | 15% | -14.5% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.1% | 17.6% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 8.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 11.6% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 7.5% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 16.9% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 29.6% | 14.1% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.9% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.8% | 95% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 90.3% 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 | 94.9% | 90.3% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 5.6% | 4.3% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 90.6% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.3% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.6% | 13.5% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Common was 232.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 432.5% higher than the Bradley Stoke North average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
The Common has the 4th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Bradley Stoke North and the 37th highest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 273.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East View The Common, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £79,000 | 1996-06-28 | £480,150 |
BS34 6AR 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 | 115 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Chad's Patchway CofE Primary School Cranham Drive , Patchway BS34 6AQ | 3out of 4 | 275 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Primary School Broad Croft , Bradley Stoke BS32 0BD | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatfield Primary School Wheatfield Drive , Bradley Stoke BS32 9DB | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Lodge Primary School School Close , Bourton Avenue BS34 6DW | 2out of 4 | 781 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Amberley Road , Patchway BS34 6BY | 3out of 4 | 882 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 251 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeywood Community School New Road , Stoke Gifford BS34 8SF | 3out of 4 | 3,483 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Technology and Engineering Academy New Road , Stoke Gifford BS34 8SF | 2out of 4 | 3,529 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterbourne Academy High Street , Winterbourne BS36 1JL | 1out of 4 | 4,717 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard School Bristol Filton Road , Horfield BS7 0XZ | 3out of 4 | 5,087 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 | 2,982 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 | 1,485 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundwell Academy St Stephens Road , Soundwell BS32 4AJ | - not rated | 315 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| SGS Pegasus School Hempton Lane , Patchway BS32 4AJ | - not rated | 318 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tockington Manor School Washingpool Hill Road , Tockington BS32 4NY | - not rated | 4,565 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of the West of England, Bristol Coldharbour Lane , Frenchay BS16 1QY | - not rated | 4,954 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aurora Hedgeway School Rookery Lane , BS35 4JN | - not rated | 5,055 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Church | Amberley Road Baptist Church, 4A Amberley Road | 546 yd | |
| The Brightwell Cafe | Bradbury House, Wheatfield Drive | 723 yd | |
| Elior At EE Parkgate | 2000 Park Avenue, Aztec West | 807 yd | |
| Olive Catering @ Atkins Bristol | W S Atkins Plc, The Hub | 830 yd | |
| Spandex Ltd | 1600 Park Avenue, Aztec West | 928 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hollow Tree | Brook Way, Bradley Stoke | 226 yd | |
| Patchway Judo Club | Patchway Youth Centre, Coniston Road | 887 yd | |
| Woodlands Park Social Club | Woodlands Lane, Almondsbury | 940 yd | |
| Patchway Sports & Social Club | Coniston Road, Patchway | 949 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Stoke British Takeway | Ferndene, Bradley Stoke | 510 yd | |
| King Of Spice | 3 Bradley Pavilions, Pear Tree Road | 565 yd | |
| Peking Chinese Takeaway | 2 Bradley Pavilions, Pear Tree Road | 575 yd | |
| Yummies Kebab | 9 The Parade, Coniston Road | 949 yd | |
| Yummies Kebab Pizza House | 9 The Parade, Coniston Road | 949 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Ferndene | 510 yd | |
| Tesco | Bradley Pavilions, Pear Tree Road | 609 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Chads Patchway Ce Vc Primary School CRANHAM DRIVE | grass pitches | 178 yd |
| The Avenue Playing Field 21A 21A OAKTREE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 226 yd |
| Patchway Community College Hempton Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 412 yd |
| Aztec Spa AZTEC WEST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 511 yd |
| Livingwell Health Club (Bristol) ASH RIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 661 yd |
| Wheatfield Primary School WHEATFIELD DRIVE | grass pitches | 678 yd |
| Holy Trinity Primary School BROAD CROFT | grass pitches | 735 yd |
| Bradley Stoke Jubilee Centre Savages Wood Road | grass pitches | 858 yd |
| The Tumps CONISTON ROAD | cycling | 1,075 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.