Church Road is in Stoke Gifford, Bristol and in South Gloucestershire district. BS34 8QA 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 Church Road, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, BS34 8QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS34 8XT, BS34 8AS, BS34 8XY, BS34 8YB, BS34 8YA, BS34 8BF, BS34 8QQ, BS34 8LH, BS34 8PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS34 8QA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 49.3% | 2.3% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 53% | 50.7% | -2.3% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 8QA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.7% 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 | 53.5% | 61.7% | 8.2% | 37.9% | 23.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.3% | 27.3% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -16.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 5.5% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 1.6% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 | 56.2% | 54.4% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 27.6% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 13.2% | 6.0% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 3.5% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 52.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.6% | 10.9% | 2.3% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 3.8% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 10.9% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 17.9% | 1.7% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.9% | 52.2% | 11.3% | 33.8% | 18.4% |
| Other | 8.1% | 1.6% | -6.5% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.3% 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% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 8.8% | 0% | -8.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 6.8% | 2.2% | -4.6% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 78.3% | 84.3% | 6.0% | 81.4% | 2.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 80.6% 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 | 78.3% | 80.6% | 2.3% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 10.1% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.2% | 3.1% | -8.1% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.3% | 80.6% | 2.3% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 9.2% | 10.1% | 0.9% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 4.4% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 4.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.4% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.8% | 37.2% | 17.6% |
| Christian | 31.7% | 46.2% | -14.5% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Road was 45.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.6% lower than the Filton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Road has the 18th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Filton and the 431st lowest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 27.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Church Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-05-30 | £319,019 |
| 38 Church Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-12-20 | £313,361 |
| 2B Church Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-04-21 | £307,852 |
| 4 Church Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-02-03 | £394,556 |
| 2C Church Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £322,000 | 2022-08-05 | £338,774 |
BS34 8QA 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 | 100 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 3,636 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL | 3out of 4 | 3,916 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 | 559 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bailey's Court Primary School Breaches Gate , Bradley Stoke BS32 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,441 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Webbs Wood Road , Bradley Stoke BS32 8EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Stoke Primary School Little Stoke Lane , Little Stoke BS34 6HY | 3out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton Hill Primary School Blenheim Drive , Filton BS34 7AX | 3out of 4 | 1,842 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 601 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Technology and Engineering Academy New Road , Stoke Gifford BS34 8SF | 2out of 4 | 753 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterbourne Academy High Street , Winterbourne BS36 1JL | 1out of 4 | 3,115 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard School Bristol Filton Road , Horfield BS7 0XZ | 3out of 4 | 3,285 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Romney Avenue , Lockleaze BS7 9BY | - not rated | 3,511 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 | 2,084 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 | 2,766 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 | 1,627 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Gloucestershire Hospital Home Teaching Service School Room , Frenchay BS16 1LE | - not rated | 2,366 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| SGS Pegasus School Hempton Lane , Patchway BS32 4AJ | - not rated | 3,618 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Soundwell Academy St Stephens Road , Soundwell BS32 4AJ | - not rated | 3,623 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | 3out of 4 | 4,021 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Bristol Parkway Station, North Road | 154 yd | |
| Uppercrust/Stop Gap | Bristol Parkway Station, North Road | 156 yd | |
| Old School Rooms Coffee Shop | Old School Rooms, The Green | 348 yd | |
| Restaurant Associates | Aviva Building, Brierly Furlong | 391 yd | |
| Nuffield Health | Hunts Ground Road, Stoke Gifford | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort Arms | 55 North Road, Stoke Gifford | 432 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smart Fish Bar | Unit 2, 43 North Road | 415 yd | |
| Fay's Coffee Shop | 6 Ratcliffe Drive, Stoke Gifford | 640 yd | |
| Ginger And Spice | 10 Ratcliffe Drive, Stoke Gifford | 652 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Unit 4, Simmonds View | 807 yd | |
| Papa John's | Unit 4, Simmonds View | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 2 Ratcliffe Drive, Stoke Gifford | 622 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Unit 2A, Fox Den Road | 885 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Fox Den Road, Stoke Gifford | 971 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stoke Gifford Trust Ground | grass pitches, tennis courts | 441 yd |
| Filton High School (Closed) New Road | grass pitches | 682 yd |
| Abbeywood Community School NEW ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 866 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Bristol North) HUNTS GROUND ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 880 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Bristol North) New Road | artificial grass pitch | 915 yd |
| Mile Straight Sports & Social Club SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND NEW ROAD | grass pitches | 924 yd |
| South Gloucestershire And Stroud College (Wise) New Road | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 951 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 | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 14.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 14.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 14.6% |
| 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 | 2.1% |
| Median download speed | 54.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.