Somerset Crescent is in Stoke Gifford, Bristol and in South Gloucestershire district. BS34 8PP is located in the Stoke Gifford 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 Somerset Crescent, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, BS34 8PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS34 8XG, BS34 8XD, BS34 8XF, BS34 8PW, BS34 8PJ, BS34 8PS, BS34 8RP, BS34 8TZ, BS34 8PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS34 8PP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 50.6% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49.4% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 33.1% | 34.3% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.2% | 49.4% | 3.2% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 8.8% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 5.4% | -5.0% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 52.1% | 54% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 29.2% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 11.4% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4.4% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 17.5% | 16.7% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 10% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 10% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 8.8% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 20.4% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.5% | 32.5% | 1.0% | 33.8% | -1.3% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.7% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.5% 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 | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 90.2% | 90.5% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 9.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.1% 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 | 89.8% | 91.1% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 90.5% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.3% | 37.2% | 10.1% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Somerset Crescent was 79.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.0% higher than the Frenchay & Downend average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Somerset Crescent has the 8th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Frenchay & Downend and the 240th highest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Somerset Crescent, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-07-04 | £401,025 |
| 8 Somerset Crescent, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-06-30 | £317,299 |
| 4 Somerset Crescent, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £287,000 | 2019-02-15 | £372,774 |
| 11 Somerset Crescent, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2018-09-28 | £329,548 |
| 4 Somerset Crescent, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2017-06-30 | £371,295 |
BS34 8PP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BS34 8PP 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 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 | 4,541 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL | 3out of 4 | 4,723 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford Ratcliffe Drive , Stoke Gifford BS34 8SG | 3out of 4 | 463 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bailey's Court Primary School Breaches Gate , Bradley Stoke BS32 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 494 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Webbs Wood Road , Bradley Stoke BS32 8EJ | 3out of 4 | 540 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Stoke Primary School Little Stoke Lane , Little Stoke BS34 6HY | 3out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowbrook Primary School Three Brooks Lane , Bradley Stoke BS32 8TA | 2out of 4 | 1,529 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeywood Community School New Road , Stoke Gifford BS34 8SF | 3out of 4 | 1,392 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Technology and Engineering Academy New Road , Stoke Gifford BS34 8SF | 2out of 4 | 1,538 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterbourne Academy High Street , Winterbourne BS36 1JL | 1out of 4 | 2,601 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Patchway Community School Hempton Lane , BS32 4AJ | 1out of 4 | 3,052 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard School Bristol Filton Road , Horfield BS7 0XZ | 3out of 4 | 4,056 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 | 2,416 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 | 1,838 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of the West of England, Bristol Coldharbour Lane , Frenchay BS16 1QY | - not rated | 2,612 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| SGS Pegasus School Hempton Lane , Patchway BS32 4AJ | - not rated | 2,997 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Soundwell Academy St Stephens Road , Soundwell BS32 4AJ | - not rated | 3,000 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Gloucestershire Hospital Home Teaching Service School Room , Frenchay BS16 1LE | - not rated | 3,160 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | 3out of 4 | 4,763 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Leaf | Unit 3, Simmonds View | 564 yd | |
| Beijing Chinese Restaurant | Unit 5, Baileys Court | 567 yd | |
| Old School Rooms Coffee Shop | Old School Rooms, The Green | 708 yd | |
| Uppercrust/Stop Gap | Bristol Parkway Station, North Road | 848 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Bristol Parkway Station, North Road | 852 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey's Court Inn | Bailey's Court Road, Bradley Stoke | 532 yd | |
| Beaufort Arms | 55 North Road, Stoke Gifford | 727 yd | |
| The Winter Stream Farm | Vantage Office Park, Old Gloucester Road | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eatlay | 4 Parsons Avenue, Stoke Gifford | 203 yd | |
| Ali's Kebab & Pizza | Baileys Court Road, Bradley Stoke | 532 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Unit 4, Simmonds View | 558 yd | |
| Papa John's | Unit 4, Simmonds View | 558 yd | |
| Chinatown | Unit 2, Simmonds View | 564 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Baileys Court Farm, Webbs Wood Road | 567 yd | |
| Tesco | 2 Ratcliffe Drive, Stoke Gifford | 668 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Baileys Court Activity Centre BAILEY COURT ACTIVITY CENTRE BAILEY COURT ACTIVITY CENTRE BAILEYS COURT ROAD | grass pitches | 548 yd |
| Stoke Gifford Trust Ground | grass pitches, tennis courts | 579 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Bristol North) HUNTS GROUND ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 654 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 175.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.