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.
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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 45.5% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -5.5% |
| Male | 51.3% | 54.5% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 5.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.1% | 48% | 13.9% | 37.9% | 10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.7% | 41.9% | -8.8% | 44.2% | -2.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 5.4% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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.
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 67.1% | 59.9% | -7.2% | 48.4% | 11.5% |
| Good health | 27.2% | 33.2% | 6.0% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 5% | 6.4% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.1% | 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 Levels | 17.1% | 10.8% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 0.3% | -3.8% | 5.3% | -5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 17.3% | 3.0% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.5% | 56.3% | 9.8% | 33.8% | 22.5% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 4.7% | 4.0% | 0.7% | 4.0% |
| Indian | 4% | 4.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 90.9% | 75.4% | -15.5% | 81.4% | -6.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 76.2% 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 | 88.6% | 76.2% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 7.2% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 9.9% | 7.9% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.6% | 76.2% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 8.7% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 6.2% | 0.8% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 76.7% | -0.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52% | 37.2% | 14.8% |
| Christian | 34% | 46.2% | -12.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 121 Kings Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2025-05-30 | £315,233 |
| 128 Kings Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2025-03-28 | £418,680 |
| 129 Kings Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-07-11 | £349,328 |
| 107 Kings Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-05-01 | £314,241 |
| 129 Kings Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £362,250 | 2024-03-20 | £395,042 |
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.
| Full-Time Employee | 170 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Leaf | Unit 3, Simmonds View | 330 yd | |
| Nuffield Health | Hunts Ground Road, Stoke Gifford | 448 yd | |
| Uppercrust/Stop Gap | Bristol Parkway Station, North Road | 926 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Bristol Parkway Station, North Road | 929 yd | |
| Old School Rooms Coffee Shop | Old School Rooms, The Green | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Winter Stream Farm | Vantage Office Park, Old Gloucester Road | 912 yd | |
| Beaufort Arms | 55 North Road, Stoke Gifford | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinatown | Unit 2, Simmonds View | 330 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Unit 4, Simmonds View | 337 yd | |
| Papa John's | Unit 4, Simmonds View | 337 yd | |
| Eatlay | 4 Parsons Avenue, Stoke Gifford | 692 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Bristol North) HUNTS GROUND ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 236 yd |
| Stoke Gifford Trust Ground | grass pitches, tennis courts | 656 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 157.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.