Southmead Road is in Filton, Bristol and in South Gloucestershire district. BS34 7QY 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 Southmead Road, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS34 7QZ, BS34 7RD, BS34 7RH, BS34 7RJ, BS34 7QT, BS34 7RA, BS34 7QX, BS34 7PZ, BS34 7RL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS34 7QY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.8% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.2% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 39.9% | 31.4% | -8.5% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.8% | 49.7% | 3.9% | 44.2% | 5.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 8.1% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 9.1% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 49.6% | 44.5% | -5.1% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 36% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 16.1% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 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 | 13.3% | 12.1% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 7.7% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 15.8% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5.7% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 13.5% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.2% | 42.4% | 13.2% | 33.8% | 8.6% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.7% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 5.9% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 85.4% | 82.2% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 0.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 82.2% 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% | 82.2% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 5.6% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 7.9% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89% | 82.4% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 11.3% | 8.8% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Hindu | 6.5% | 1.7% | 4.8% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southmead Road was 43.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.7% lower than the Filton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southmead Road has the 17th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Filton and the 416th lowest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairways Southmead Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2004-09-29 | £663,330 |
The percentage of retired residents living in BS34 7QY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 98 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 2,102 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburghs Park Nursery School Glenfrome Road , St Werburgh's BS2 9UX | 3out of 4 | 4,447 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre Little Bishop Street , St Paul's BS2 9JF | 4out of 4 | 5,397 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL | 3out of 4 | 5,432 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charborough Road Primary School Charborough Road , Filton BS34 7RA | 3out of 4 | 445 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fonthill Primary Academy Ascot Road , Southmead BS10 5SW | 3out of 4 | 577 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Luckington Road , Monks Park BS7 0UP | 4out of 4 | 937 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shield Road Primary School Shields Avenue , Northville BS7 0RR | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Horfield Primary School Upper Horfield Community School & Early Years, Sheridan Road , Horfield BS7 0PU | 3out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard School Bristol Filton Road , Horfield BS7 0XZ | 3out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Technology and Engineering Academy New Road , Stoke Gifford BS34 8SF | 2out of 4 | 2,333 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Free School Concorde Drive , Westbury-on-Trym BS10 6NJ | 2out of 4 | 2,336 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeywood Community School New Road , Stoke Gifford BS34 8SF | 3out of 4 | 2,481 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Romney Avenue , Lockleaze BS7 9BY | - not rated | 2,785 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,356 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 | 4,545 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmfield School for Deaf Children Greystoke Avenue , Westbury-on-Trym BS10 6AY | 3out of 4 | 2,530 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of the West of England, Bristol Coldharbour Lane , Frenchay BS16 1QY | - not rated | 2,865 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redmaids' High School Westbury Road , Westbury-on-Trym BS9 3AW | - not rated | 3,093 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Claremont School Henleaze Park , Westbury-on-Trym BS9 4LR | 3out of 4 | 3,150 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Star 82 Rectory Gardens , Henbury BS10 7AH | - not rated | 3,523 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bawa Leisure Centre | Bawa Healthcare & Leisure, 589 Southmead Road | 446 yd | |
| FACE | Filton Folk Centre, Elm Park | 604 yd | |
| Elior At Airbus | Pegasus House, Aerospace Avenue | 610 yd | |
| The Vintage Box Ltd | Filton Golf Club, Golf Course Lane | 629 yd | |
| Sabor Brasileiro | 25 Gloucester Road North, Filton | 669 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Balloon | 115 Gloucester Road North, Filton | 551 yd | |
| The Plough | 127 Gloucester Road North, Filton | 761 yd | |
| Southmead Community Sports | Pen Park Sports Pavilion, Jarratts Road | 923 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caspian Fish Bar | 77 Gloucester Road, Filton | 399 yd | |
| Papa John's | Unit 4, Filton Park | 553 yd | |
| Papa John's | Unit 4, Filton Park | 553 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 3-4 Cabot Court, Gloucester Road North | 596 yd | |
| KFC | Unit 7, The Shield Retail Centre | 599 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 73-75 Gloucester Road North, Filton | 408 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Discount Food Store, Southmead Road | 1,044 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bawa Healthcare & Leisure SOUTHMEAD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 434 yd |
| 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 | 606 yd |
| Filton Golf Club BLANDAMOUR WAY | golf | 608 yd |
| Pen Park Sports Ground PEN PARK SPORTS PAVILION PEN PARK SPORTS PAVILION JARRATTS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 827 yd |
| Shield Road Primary School SHIELDS AVENUE | grass pitches | 848 yd |
| Orchard School FILTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 866 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 | 13.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 13.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 13.3% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.