Dighton Gate is in Stoke Gifford, Bristol and in Northavon district. BS34 8XA 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 Dighton Gate, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, BS34 8XA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS34 8XE, BS34 8UZ, BS34 8XJ, BS34 8XF, BS34 8XB, BS34 8UP, BS34 8UD, BS34 8TZ, BS34 8XD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS34 8XA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 50% | 49.5% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 50% | 50.5% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BS34 8XA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.1% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.4% | 32.3% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.7% | 54.1% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 9.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8% | 7.5% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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%) 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 | 59.1% | 62.2% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 13.8% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 29.8% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 7.1% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around BS34 8XA this area, 7.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8% | 7.9% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 8.3% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 16.2% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 19.2% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.7% | 41.4% | 3.7% | 33.8% | 7.6% |
| Other | 5.1% | 1.9% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.7% 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 | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 94.3% | 91.7% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 10.3% |
In this area, 85.4% 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 | 90.6% | 85.4% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 5.1% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 6.3% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 86% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 4.1% | -1.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dighton Gate was 66.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.9% lower than the Stoke Gifford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dighton Gate has the 7th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Stoke Gifford and the 294th highest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Dighton Gate, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-09-11 | £449,897 |
| 15 Dighton Gate, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-02-09 | £405,426 |
| 15 Dighton Gate, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £297,000 | 2018-06-29 | £389,694 |
| 13 Dighton Gate, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2017-08-18 | £346,442 |
| 16 Dighton Gate, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2011-12-20 | £377,799 |
BS34 8XA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 4,380 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL | 3out of 4 | 4,780 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 | 374 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Webbs Wood Road , Bradley Stoke BS32 8EJ | 3out of 4 | 672 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bailey's Court Primary School Breaches Gate , Bradley Stoke BS32 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 702 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Stoke Primary School Little Stoke Lane , Little Stoke BS34 6HY | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowbrook Primary School Three Brooks Lane , Bradley Stoke BS32 8TA | 2out of 4 | 1,493 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 | 1,239 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Technology and Engineering Academy New Road , Stoke Gifford BS34 8SF | 2out of 4 | 1,375 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterbourne Academy High Street , Winterbourne BS36 1JL | 1out of 4 | 2,853 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Patchway Community School Hempton Lane , BS32 4AJ | 1out of 4 | 2,914 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard School Bristol Filton Road , Horfield BS7 0XZ | 3out of 4 | 3,855 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 | 2,169 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 | 1,834 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 | 2,551 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| SGS Pegasus School Hempton Lane , Patchway BS32 4AJ | - not rated | 2,848 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Soundwell Academy St Stephens Road , Soundwell BS32 4AJ | - not rated | 2,852 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Gloucestershire Hospital Home Teaching Service School Room , Frenchay BS16 1LE | - not rated | 3,216 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | 3out of 4 | 4,844 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old School Rooms Coffee Shop | Old School Rooms, The Green | 604 yd | |
| Beijing Chinese Restaurant | Unit 5, Baileys Court | 654 yd | |
| Bay Leaf | Unit 3, Simmonds View | 739 yd | |
| Uppercrust/Stop Gap | Bristol Parkway Station, North Road | 779 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Bristol Parkway Station, North Road | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort Arms | 55 North Road, Stoke Gifford | 583 yd | |
| Bailey's Court Inn | Bailey's Court Road, Bradley Stoke | 599 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eatlay | 4 Parsons Avenue, Stoke Gifford | 391 yd | |
| Ginger And Spice | 10 Ratcliffe Drive, Stoke Gifford | 429 yd | |
| Fay's Coffee Shop | 6 Ratcliffe Drive, Stoke Gifford | 440 yd | |
| Ali's Kebab & Pizza | Baileys Court Road, Bradley Stoke | 599 yd | |
| Smart Fish Bar | Unit 2, 43 North Road | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 2 Ratcliffe Drive, Stoke Gifford | 473 yd | |
| Tesco | Baileys Court Farm, Webbs Wood Road | 654 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stoke Gifford Trust Ground | grass pitches, tennis courts | 601 yd |
| Baileys Court Activity Centre BAILEY COURT ACTIVITY CENTRE BAILEY COURT ACTIVITY CENTRE BAILEYS COURT ROAD | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Bristol North) HUNTS GROUND ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 841 yd |
| Little Stoke Primary School LITTLE STOKE LANE | grass pitches | 927 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 173.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.