Rectory Lane is in Filton, Bristol and in South Gloucestershire district. BS34 7BE is located in the Filton 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 Rectory Lane, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS34 7QA, BS34 7AD, BS34 7BX, BS34 7AE, BS34 7AA, BS34 7AB, BS34 7QB, BS34 7PY, BS34 7BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS34 7BE 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 | 51.3% | 50.8% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49.2% | 0.5% | 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 BS34 7BE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58% 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 | 51.2% | 58% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 20.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.6% | 20.5% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -23.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 12.3% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 12.8% | 5% | -7.8% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 43.3% | 48.6% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 31.2% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 12.9% | -6.4% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 3% | 5.8% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 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.
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 21.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.8% | 21.6% | -11.2% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.4% | 17.6% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 8.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 12.2% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 7.7% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 15.8% | 8.2% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 21.2% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -12.6% |
| Other | 10.8% | 4.1% | -6.7% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 2.2% | -2.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 4.2% | -0.1% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 81% | 78.8% | -2.2% | 81.4% | -2.6% |
| Other | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 82.6% 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 | 76.3% | 82.6% | 6.3% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 5.5% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.7% | 7.4% | -3.3% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| 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 | 74.7% | 82.6% | 7.9% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 6% | 8.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 9% | 5.5% | -3.5% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 0.3% | -6.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.4% | 76.7% | -17.3% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 28.1% | 13.5% | 14.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.7% | 37.2% | 16.5% |
| Christian | 32.5% | 46.2% | -13.7% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rectory Lane was 373.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 246.1% higher than the Filton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rectory Lane has the 2nd highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Filton and the 20th highest crime rate of 875 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 162.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Rectory Lane, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-09-26 | £174,827 |
| 47 Rectory Lane, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-04-25 | £179,644 |
| 37 Rectory Lane, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,250 | 2024-02-23 | £199,272 |
| 48 Rectory Lane, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2018-12-19 | £141,569 |
| 37 Rectory Lane, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, a newly built property | £105,000 | 2016-10-28 | £146,333 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,537 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburghs Park Nursery School Glenfrome Road , St Werburghs BS2 9UX | 3out of 4 | 4,889 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL | 2out of 4 | 5,082 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filton Hill Primary School Blenheim Drive , Filton BS34 7AX | - not rated | 573 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton Hill Primary School Blenheim Drive , Filton BS34 7AX | 3out of 4 | 598 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charborough Road Primary School Charborough Road , Filton BS34 7RA | - not rated | 856 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charborough Road Primary School Charborough Road , Filton BS34 7RA | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shield Road Primary School Shields Avenue , Northville BS7 0RR | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Technology and Engineering Academy New Road , Stoke Gifford BS34 8SF | - not rated | 1,474 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeywood Community School New Road , Stoke Gifford BS34 8SF | - not rated | 1,607 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeywood Community School New Road , Stoke Gifford BS34 8SF | - not rated | 1,607 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard School Bristol Filton Road , Horfield BS7 0XZ | 3out of 4 | 1,636 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard School Filton Road , Horfield BS7 0XZ | - not rated | 1,636 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 488 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 4,127 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 5,356 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 3,642 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Steiner Academy Bristol College Road , Fishponds BS16 2JP | - not rated | 4,706 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filton Park School Charborough Road , Filton BS34 7RB | - not rated | 931 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Poplars School Stoke Park Hospital , Stapleton BS16 1QU | - not rated | 2,335 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of the West of England, Bristol Coldharbour Lane , Frenchay BS16 1QY | - not rated | 2,370 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bri04 Bridge Year 11 Southmead Youth Centre, Greystoke Avenue , Southmead BS10 6AS | - not rated | 2,499 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Hill School Okebourne Road , Brentry BS10 6QT | - not rated | 2,503 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa | Unit 8A Abbeywood Retail Park, Station Road | 227 yd | |
| Popa Coffe&grill | 152 Gloucester Road North, Filton | 228 yd | |
| Panahar Restaurant & Takeaway | 150 Gloucester Road North, Filton | 232 yd | |
| Bristol Bawarchi Limited, BBQ And Grill | 138 Gloucester Road North, Filton | 260 yd | |
| Croc Cafe | 124 Gloucester Road North, Filton | 292 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough | 127 Gloucester Road North, Filton | 160 yd | |
| Air Balloon | 115 Gloucester Road North, Filton | 374 yd | |
| Filton & District Social Club | Conygre Grove, Filton | 910 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin Food Land | 156 Gloucester Road North, Filton | 218 yd | |
| Golden Oriental | 146 Gloucester Road North, Filton | 242 yd | |
| Subway - Filton | Unit 11B, The Shield Retail Centre | 309 yd | |
| KFC | Unit 7, The Shield Retail Centre | 400 yd | |
| Simon's Fish Bar Ltd | 822 Filton Avenue, Filton | 488 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Limited | Abbey Wood Retail Park, Station Road | 771 yd | |
| Tesco | 73-75 Gloucester Road North, Filton | 847 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Filton Sports And Leisure Centre FILTON SPORTS AND LEISURE CENTRE FILTON SPORTS AND LEISURE CENTRE ELM PARK | cycling, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 566 yd |
| Filton Hill School Blenheim Drive | grass pitches | 596 yd |
| Shield Road Primary School SHIELDS AVENUE | grass pitches | 937 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 | 54.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 54.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 54.0% |
| 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 | 62.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.