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Kings Drive is in Stoke Gifford, Bristol and in South Gloucestershire district. BS34 8SB 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 2003-01-01.

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

Nearby postcodes are: BS34 8SA, BS34 8SL, BS34 8RN, BS34 8RY, BS34 8RQ, BS34 8RW, BS34 8SD, BS34 8RX, BS34 8RJ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS34 8SB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female48.2%50.6%2.4% 51.0% -0.4%
Male51.8%49.4%-2.4% 49.0% 0.4%

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 vicinity of BS34 8SB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single32.5%31.6%-0.9% 37.9% -6.3%
Married: Opposite sex56.3%55.3%-1.0% 44.2% 11.1%
Married: Same sex0.9%0.8%-0.1% 0.3% 0.5%
Separated1.3%2.1%0.8% 2.2% -0.1%
Divorced7.8%8.4%0.6% 9.1% -0.7%
Widowed1.3%1.7%0.4% 6.1% -4.4%

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 (92.3%) 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 health61.8%58.2%-3.6% 48.4% 9.8%
Good health30.6%34.1%3.5% 33.6% 0.5%
Fair health5.6%6.2%0.6% 12.7% -6.5%
Bad health1.3%1.5%0.2% 4.0% -2.5%
Very bad health0.7%0%-0.7% 1.2% -1.2%

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 8SB this area, 8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications9.1%8%-1.1% 18.2% -10.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 13%8%-5.0% 9.6% -1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels12.6%14.3%1.7% 13.4% 0.9%
Apprenticeship3.9%4.6%0.7% 5.3% -0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels16.9%21.9%5.0% 16.9% 5.0%
Degree or Similar41.1%42.6%1.5% 33.8% 8.8%
Other3.5%0.4%-3.1% 2.8% -2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese2%2.2%0.2% 0.7% 1.5%
Indian1.7%4.6%2.9% 3.1% 1.5%
Pakistani2.7%0.3%-2.4% 2.7% -2.4%
Other Asian1.7%0.3%-1.4% 1.6% -1.3%
Black African1%1.9%0.9% 2.5% -0.6%
Black Caribbean0.3%0%-0.3% 1.0% -1.0%
Other Black0.3%0.3%0.0% 0.5% -0.2%
Mixed White and Asian1%0.3%-0.7% 0.8% -0.5%
Mixed White and African0.7%1.2%0.5% 0.4% 0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.3%0.3%0.0% 0.9% -0.6%
Mixed Other0%1.2%1.2% 0.8% 0.4%
White88.4%87.3%-1.1% 81.4% 5.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 84% 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%84%-4.0% 83.2% 0.8%
European Union2%4.9%2.9% 6.1% -1.2%
Rest of Europe0%0.6%0.6% 0.8% -0.2%
Africa3.3%3.7%0.4% 2.7% 1.0%
Middle East and Asia5.6%3.7%-1.9% 5.6% -1.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.7%2.5%1.8% 1.3% 1.2%
Oceania0.3%0.6%0.3% 0.3% 0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK87%84.6%-2.4% 83.2% 1.4%
10+ Years1%9.6%8.6% 9.8% -0.2%
5-10 Years1%4%3.0% 2.9% 1.1%
2-5 Years6.3%1.5%-4.8% 2.2% -0.7%
Less than 2 years4.7%0.3%-4.4% 1.9% -1.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom81.9% 76.7% 5.2%
Germany0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Italy0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
Spain0.9% 0.4% 0.5%
Poland0.6% 1.3% -0.7%
Romania1.2% 0.9% 0.3%
Other EU countries0.6% 1.5% -0.9%
South and Eastern Africa0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Eastern Asia0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Southern Asia1.5% 1.2% 0.3%
South-East Asia0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
North America and the Caribbean0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Central and South America0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Oceania0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
No passport held8.9% 13.5% -4.6%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion50.2% 37.2% 13.0%
Christian39.4% 46.2% -6.8%
Hindu1.5% 1.7% -0.2%
Muslim1.5% 6.5% -5.0%
Sikh3.1% 0.9% 2.2%
Not answered4.3% 6.0% -1.7%

Safety

Is Kings Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kings Drive was 30.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.3% lower than the Frenchay & Downend average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Kings Drive has the 17th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Frenchay & Downend and the 289th lowest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.9%.



🔎 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 8SB, 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 8SB

Estimated Average Property Prices for BS34 8SB

Average Price
£411,179
Semi-Detached
£534,958
Terraced
£383,672
Detached
no sales
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
70 Kings Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire
Terraced, an established residential building
£452,0002024-12-02 £463,776
60 Kings Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire
Terraced, an established residential building
£310,0002024-02-23 £338,422
64 Kings Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire
Terraced, an established residential building
£327,0502022-11-25 £329,950
66 Kings Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire
Terraced, an established residential building
£310,0002021-02-22 £381,538
60 Kings Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire
Terraced, an established residential building
£287,5002020-11-27 £354,272
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BS34 8SB

Employment

BS34 8SB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

The percentage of student residents living in BS34 8SB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee107
Part-Time Employee31
Retired27
Self-Employed26
Student (economically inactive)21
Unemployed8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5
Looking after home or family5
Long-Term Sick or disabled4
Other0

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security24
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles17
Financial and insurance activities16
Education15
Professional, scientific and technical activities15
Information and communication12
Construction11
Human health and social work activities11
Administrative and support service activities11
Transport and storage10
Other7
Manufacturing6
Accommodation and food service activities4
Real estate activities3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 2

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 3,879 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Filton Avenue Nursery School
Blakeney Road , Horfield BS7 0DL
4out of 4 4,424 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 4 918 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Bailey's Court Primary School
Breaches Gate , Bradley Stoke BS32 8AZ
3out of 4 1,109 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Webbs Wood Road , Bradley Stoke BS32 8EJ
3out of 4 1,323 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Hambrook Primary School
Moorend Road , Hambrook BS16 1SJ
3out of 4 1,766 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Little Stoke Primary School
Little Stoke Lane , Little Stoke BS34 6HY
3out of 4 1,929 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 1,509 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Bristol Technology and Engineering Academy
New Road , Stoke Gifford BS34 8SF
2out of 4 1,660 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Winterbourne Academy
High Street , Winterbourne BS36 1JL
1out of 4 2,224 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Patchway Community School
Hempton Lane , BS32 4AJ
1out of 4 3,999 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Downend School
Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA
3out of 4 4,095 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 2,941 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 2,694 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 2,175 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
South Gloucestershire Hospital Home Teaching Service
School Room , Frenchay BS16 1LE
- not rated 2,337 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Pathways Learning Centre
Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ
3out of 4 3,878 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
SGS Pegasus School
Hempton Lane , Patchway BS32 4AJ
- not rated 3,943 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School
Soundwell Academy
St Stephens Road , Soundwell BS32 4AJ
- not rated 3,946 yd Free schools special No 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 View383 yd
Nuffield HealthHunts Ground Road, Stoke Gifford408 yd
Uppercrust/Stop GapBristol Parkway Station, North Road906 yd
Costa CoffeeBristol Parkway Station, North Road908 yd
Old School Rooms Coffee ShopOld School Rooms, The Green971 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Winter Stream FarmVantage Office Park, Old Gloucester Road998 yd
Beaufort Arms55 North Road, Stoke Gifford1,081 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
ChinatownUnit 2, Simmonds View383 yd
Papa JohnsUnit 4, Simmonds View389 yd
Papa John'sUnit 4, Simmonds View389 yd
Eatlay4 Parsons Avenue, Stoke Gifford746 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Nuffield Health (Bristol North)
HUNTS GROUND ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool301 yd
Stoke Gifford Trust Ground
grass pitches, tennis courts659 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 speed160 Mbit/s
Average download speed305 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed30 Mbit/s
Average upload speed41.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed115 Mbit/s

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