Overview of BS34 8RQ

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Kings Drive is in Stoke Gifford, Bristol and in South Gloucestershire district. BS34 8RQ 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 2002-05-01.

StreetScan combines information about Kings Drive, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, BS34 8RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: BS34 8RW, BS34 8RN, BS34 8RJ, BS34 8SB, BS34 8RG, BS34 8AF, BS34 8RD, BS34 8SA, BS34 8RY.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS34 8RQ is primarily male, with 54.5% of the population 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female48.7%45.5%-3.2% 51.0% -5.5%
Male51.3%54.5%3.2% 49.0% 5.5%

Partnership Status

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 8RQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single34.1%48%13.9% 37.9% 10.1%
Married: Opposite sex50.7%41.9%-8.8% 44.2% -2.3%
Married: Same sex1.8%1%-0.8% 0.3% 0.7%
Separated3.7%2.4%-1.3% 2.2% 0.2%
Divorced9.2%5.4%-3.8% 9.1% -3.7%
Widowed0.5%1.4%0.9% 6.1% -4.7%

Health

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health67.1%59.9%-7.2% 48.4% 11.5%
Good health27.2%33.2%6.0% 33.6% -0.4%
Fair health5%6.4%1.4% 12.7% -6.3%
Bad health0.7%0.5%-0.2% 4.0% -3.5%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around BS34 8RQ this area, 7.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 56.3%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications5.1%7.1%2.0% 18.2% -11.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 12%6.8%-5.2% 9.6% -2.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels17.1%10.8%-6.3% 13.4% -2.6%
Apprenticeship4.1%0.3%-3.8% 5.3% -5.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels14.3%17.3%3.0% 16.9% 0.4%
Degree or Similar46.5%56.3%9.8% 33.8% 22.5%
Other0.9%1.4%0.5% 2.8% -1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0.7%4.7%4.0% 0.7% 4.0%
Indian4%4.2%0.2% 3.1% 1.1%
Pakistani0%2.7%2.7% 2.7% 0.0%
Other Asian0.7%1.7%1.0% 1.6% 0.1%
Black African1.3%2.7%1.4% 2.5% 0.2%
Black Caribbean0.7%0.7%0.0% 1.0% -0.3%
Other Black0%0.5%0.5% 0.5% 0.0%
Mixed White and Asian0%1.2%1.2% 0.8% 0.4%
Mixed White and African0.7%1.7%1.0% 0.4% 1.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.7%2%1.3% 0.9% 1.1%
Mixed Other0%0.5%0.5% 0.8% -0.3%
White90.9%75.4%-15.5% 81.4% -6.0%
Arab0.3%1.2%0.9% 0.6% 0.6%
Other0%0.5%0.5% 1.6% -1.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 76.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom88.6%76.2%-12.4% 83.2% -7.0%
European Union4.7%7.2%2.5% 6.1% 1.1%
Rest of Europe0%0.5%0.5% 0.8% -0.3%
Africa3.4%3%-0.4% 2.7% 0.3%
Middle East and Asia2%9.9%7.9% 5.6% 4.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean0%3.2%3.2% 1.3% 1.9%
Oceania0.3%0%-0.3% 0.3% -0.3%
British Overseas1%0%-1.0% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK88.6%76.2%-12.4% 83.2% -7.0%
10+ Years0.7%8.7%8.0% 9.8% -1.1%
5-10 Years1.7%3.7%2.0% 2.9% 0.8%
2-5 Years3.7%5.2%1.5% 2.2% 3.0%
Less than 2 years5.4%6.2%0.8% 1.9% 4.3%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom76.3% 76.7% -0.4%
Ireland0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Italy0.8% 0.6% 0.2%
Portugal0.5% 0.5% 0.0%
Spain0.5% 0.4% 0.1%
Lithuania0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Poland0.8% 1.3% -0.5%
Romania0.5% 0.9% -0.4%
Other EU countries4.5% 1.5% 3.0%
South and Eastern Africa0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Middle East0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Eastern Asia3% 0.3% 2.7%
Southern Asia2.3% 1.2% 1.1%
North America and the Caribbean0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Central and South America0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
No passport held8.5% 13.5% -5.0%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion52% 37.2% 14.8%
Christian34% 46.2% -12.2%
Buddhist1.7% 0.5% 1.2%
Hindu2% 1.7% 0.3%
Jewish0.2% 0.5% -0.3%
Muslim5.4% 6.5% -1.1%
Sikh1.7% 0.9% 0.8%
Not answered3% 6.0% -3.0%

Safety

Is Kings Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kings Drive was 64.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.7% higher than the Frenchay & Downend average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Kings Drive has the 13th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Frenchay & Downend and the 309th highest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 80.4%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£58,200
Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in BS34 8RQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Kings Drive are based on 318 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Gloucestershire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Kings Drive, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, BS34 8RQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for BS34 8RQ

Average Price
£366,338
Semi-Detached
£376,356
Terraced
£365,799
Detached
£307,740
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Kings Drive

Average Price
£404,890
Semi-Detached
£434,090
Terraced
£395,185
Detached
£400,214
Flats/Maisonettes
£265,859
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Kings DriveStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
121 Kings Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire
Terraced, an established residential building
£310,0002025-05-30 £315,233
128 Kings Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire
Terraced, an established residential building
£415,0002025-03-28 £418,680
129 Kings Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire
Terraced, an established residential building
£335,0002024-07-11 £349,328
107 Kings Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire
Detached, an established residential building
£300,0002024-05-01 £314,241
129 Kings Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire
Terraced, an established residential building
£362,2502024-03-20 £395,042
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BS34 8RQ

Employment

BS34 8RQ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee170
Part-Time Employee38
Self-Employed23
Looking after home or family21
Student (economically inactive)19
Retired11
Unemployed7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)6
Other5
Long-Term Sick or disabled0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles27
Human health and social work activities24
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security23
Financial and insurance activities19
Professional, scientific and technical activities17
Education14
Construction11
Information and communication10
Transport and storage8
Other7
Manufacturing7
Accommodation and food service activities5
Administrative and support service activities4
Real estate activities1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Little Hayes Nursery School
Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL
3out of 4 3,962 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Filton Avenue Nursery School
Blakeney Road , Horfield BS7 0DL
4out of 4 4,489 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

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 4 900 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Bailey's Court Primary School
Breaches Gate , Bradley Stoke BS32 8AZ
3out of 4 1,029 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Webbs Wood Road , Bradley Stoke BS32 8EJ
3out of 4 1,247 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Hambrook Primary School
Moorend Road , Hambrook BS16 1SJ
3out of 4 1,787 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Little Stoke Primary School
Little Stoke Lane , Little Stoke BS34 6HY
3out of 4 1,883 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Abbeywood Community School
New Road , Stoke Gifford BS34 8SF
3out of 4 1,542 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Bristol Technology and Engineering Academy
New Road , Stoke Gifford BS34 8SF
2out of 4 1,695 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Winterbourne Academy
High Street , Winterbourne BS36 1JL
1out of 4 2,177 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Patchway Community School
Hempton Lane , BS32 4AJ
1out of 4 3,940 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Downend School
Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA
3out of 4 4,150 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
South Gloucestershire and Stroud College
Filton Avenue , BS34 7AT
- not rated 2,950 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

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 2,617 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

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 2,253 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
South Gloucestershire Hospital Home Teaching Service
School Room , Frenchay BS16 1LE
- not rated 2,422 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
SGS Pegasus School
Hempton Lane , Patchway BS32 4AJ
- not rated 3,886 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School
Soundwell Academy
St Stephens Road , Soundwell BS32 4AJ
- not rated 3,889 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School
Pathways Learning Centre
Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ
3out of 4 3,958 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Bay LeafUnit 3, Simmonds View330 yd
Nuffield HealthHunts Ground Road, Stoke Gifford448 yd
Uppercrust/Stop GapBristol Parkway Station, North Road926 yd
Costa CoffeeBristol Parkway Station, North Road929 yd
Old School Rooms Coffee ShopOld School Rooms, The Green975 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Winter Stream FarmVantage Office Park, Old Gloucester Road912 yd
Beaufort Arms55 North Road, Stoke Gifford1,082 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
ChinatownUnit 2, Simmonds View330 yd
Papa JohnsUnit 4, Simmonds View337 yd
Papa John'sUnit 4, Simmonds View337 yd
Eatlay4 Parsons Avenue, Stoke Gifford692 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Nuffield Health (Bristol North)
HUNTS GROUND ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool236 yd
Stoke Gifford Trust Ground
grass pitches, tennis courts656 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed157.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed24 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed115 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.