Fabian Drive is in Stoke Gifford, Bristol and in Northavon district. BS34 8XL 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 Fabian Drive, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, BS34 8XL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS34 8XW, BS34 8XN, BS34 8PH, BS34 8XQ, BS34 8UB, BS34 8PE, BS34 8QX, BS34 8PF, BS34 8QY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS34 8XL has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 53.2% | 50% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 46.8% | 50% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 8XL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.9% 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 | 25.7% | 28.8% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.5% | 56.9% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 12.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 9% | 7.2% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 6.5% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 49.9% | 45.6% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 38.5% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 12.1% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.8% | 13.4% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 6.2% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 11.4% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 7.2% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 19.3% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 36% | 40.2% | 4.2% | 33.8% | 6.4% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.7% | 88.3% | -8.4% | 81.4% | 6.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 86.7% 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 | 94.5% | 86.7% | -7.8% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 4.7% | 3.0% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 86% | -8.5% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 8.5% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.9% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 76.7% | 9.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 56.2% | 46.2% | 10.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fabian Drive was 11.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.4% lower than the Stoke Gifford average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Fabian Drive has the 4th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Stoke Gifford and the 77th lowest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Fabian Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2025-02-28 | £476,408 |
| 55 Fabian Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2024-06-07 | £510,626 |
| 17 Fabian Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2023-11-29 | £439,032 |
| 43 Fabian Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-06-16 | £449,818 |
| 23 Fabian Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £293,000 | 2019-09-13 | £367,154 |
BS34 8XL 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BS34 8XL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Retired | 102 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 4,155 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL | 3out of 4 | 4,442 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 | 81 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bailey's Court Primary School Breaches Gate , Bradley Stoke BS32 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Webbs Wood Road , Bradley Stoke BS32 8EJ | 3out of 4 | 929 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Stoke Primary School Little Stoke Lane , Little Stoke BS34 6HY | 3out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowbrook Primary School Three Brooks Lane , Bradley Stoke BS32 8TA | 2out of 4 | 1,832 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 | 1,010 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Technology and Engineering Academy New Road , Stoke Gifford BS34 8SF | 2out of 4 | 1,159 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterbourne Academy High Street , Winterbourne BS36 1JL | 1out of 4 | 2,837 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Patchway Community School Hempton Lane , BS32 4AJ | 1out of 4 | 3,231 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard School Bristol Filton Road , Horfield BS7 0XZ | 3out of 4 | 3,698 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 | 2,172 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 | 2,168 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 | 2,234 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Gloucestershire Hospital Home Teaching Service School Room , Frenchay BS16 1LE | - not rated | 2,879 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| SGS Pegasus School Hempton Lane , Patchway BS32 4AJ | - not rated | 3,158 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Soundwell Academy St Stephens Road , Soundwell BS32 4AJ | - not rated | 3,162 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | 3out of 4 | 4,511 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 | 317 yd | |
| Uppercrust/Stop Gap | Bristol Parkway Station, North Road | 461 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Bristol Parkway Station, North Road | 464 yd | |
| Bay Leaf | Unit 3, Simmonds View | 544 yd | |
| Nuffield Health | Hunts Ground Road, Stoke Gifford | 622 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort Arms | 55 North Road, Stoke Gifford | 353 yd | |
| Bailey's Court Inn | Bailey's Court Road, Bradley Stoke | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eatlay | 4 Parsons Avenue, Stoke Gifford | 336 yd | |
| Ginger And Spice | 10 Ratcliffe Drive, Stoke Gifford | 346 yd | |
| Fay's Coffee Shop | 6 Ratcliffe Drive, Stoke Gifford | 346 yd | |
| Smart Fish Bar | Unit 2, 43 North Road | 402 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Unit 4, Simmonds View | 535 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 2 Ratcliffe Drive, Stoke Gifford | 366 yd | |
| Tesco | Baileys Court Farm, Webbs Wood Road | 942 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stoke Gifford Trust Ground | grass pitches, tennis courts | 270 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Bristol North) HUNTS GROUND ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 650 yd |
| Baileys Court Activity Centre BAILEY COURT ACTIVITY CENTRE BAILEY COURT ACTIVITY CENTRE BAILEYS COURT ROAD | grass pitches | 934 yd |
| Filton High School (Closed) New Road | grass pitches | 1,028 yd |
| Abbeywood Community School NEW ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,071 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 | 68.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.