Alexandra Way, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 1LA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS35 1LA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.5%	51.9%	-1.6%	51.0%	0.9%
Male	46.5%	48.1%	1.6%	49.0%	-0.9%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	18%	34.9%	16.9%	37.9%	-3.0%
Married: Opposite sex	58.4%	46.4%	-12.0%	44.2%	2.2%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	1.5%	1.2%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	8.2%	7.7%	-0.5%	9.1%	-1.4%
Widowed	13.9%	9.1%	-4.8%	6.1%	3.0%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	42.1%	51%	8.9%	48.4%	2.6%
Good health	39.6%	32.4%	-7.2%	33.6%	-1.2%
Fair health	12.3%	13.4%	1.1%	12.7%	0.7%
Bad health	5.1%	2%	-3.1%	4.0%	-2.0%
Very bad health	0.9%	1.3%	0.4%	1.2%	0.1%

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 BS35 1LA this area, 6.6% 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 44.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	25.1%	6.6%	-18.5%	18.2%	-11.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.4%	11.2%	1.8%	9.6%	1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.5%	15.2%	1.7%	13.4%	1.8%
Apprenticeship	3.7%	4.2%	0.5%	5.3%	-1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.7%	16.4%	6.7%	16.9%	-0.5%
Degree or Similar	34.1%	44.5%	10.4%	33.8%	10.7%
Other	4.5%	1.9%	-2.6%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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	0.9%	0.5%	-0.4%	0.7%	-0.2%
Other Asian	0.9%	1.3%	0.4%	1.6%	-0.3%
Black African	0%	0.2%	0.2%	2.5%	-2.3%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.0%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.4%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	97.2%	94.8%	-2.4%	81.4%	13.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	95.3%	92%	-3.3%	83.2%	8.8%
European Union	1.6%	4.2%	2.6%	6.1%	-1.9%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Africa	0.6%	1.8%	1.2%	2.7%	-0.9%
Middle East and Asia	2.2%	1.3%	-0.9%	5.6%	-4.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.3%	91.7%	-2.6%	83.2%	8.5%
10+ Years	0%	4.7%	4.7%	9.8%	-5.1%
5-10 Years	0.3%	2.2%	1.9%	2.9%	-0.7%
2-5 Years	0.6%	1.4%	0.8%	2.2%	-0.8%
Less than 2 years	4.7%	0%	-4.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.6%	76.7%	0.9%
Ireland	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Portugal	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Spain	0.2%	0.4%	-0.2%
Lithuania	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Poland	1.6%	1.3%	0.3%
Romania	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	1.8%	1.5%	0.3%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
South-East Asia	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
No passport held	16.6%	13.5%	3.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	49.2%	37.2%	12.0%
Christian	41.2%	46.2%	-5.0%
Muslim	0.2%	6.5%	-6.3%
Other religion	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Not answered	9.2%	6.0%	3.2%

Safety

Is Alexandra Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alexandra Way was 29.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.9% lower than the Charfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Alexandra Way has the 16th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Charfield and the 280th lowest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.4%.

🔎 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. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£55,600

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in BS35 1LA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Alexandra Way are based on 2 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Northavon.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Alexandra Way, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 1LA

Estimated Average Property Prices for BS35 1LA

Average Price
£426,901

Semi-Detached
£367,362

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£545,977

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Alexandra Way

Average Price
£394,610

Semi-Detached
£394,610

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Alexandra WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Alexandra Way, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£340,000	2024-07-29	£358,811
1 Alexandra Way, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£380,000	2023-02-14	£394,556
New House Alexandra Way, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£340,000	2014-09-22	£557,512
1 Alexandra Way, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£220,500	2009-08-14	£466,355
2 Alexandra Way, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2005-08-12	£382,268

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BS35 1LA

Employment

BS35 1LA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 Employee	192
Retired	112
Part-Time Employee	54
Self-Employed	24
Looking after home or family	13
Student (economically inactive)	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Other	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	21
Education	16
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Manufacturing	10
Construction	9
Financial and insurance activities	9
Transport and storage	7
Administrative and support service activities	5
Information and communication	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Other	3
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Manorbrook Primary School Park Road , Thornbury BS35 1JW	3out of 4	370 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury Church Road , Thornbury BS35 1HJ	4out of 4	620 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury Easton Hill Road , Thornbury BS35 1AW	3out of 4	1,117 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Gillingstool Primary School Gillingstool , Thornbury BS35 2EG	2out of 4	1,247 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Crossways Infant School Knapp Road , Thornbury BS35 2HQ	3out of 4	1,492 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Castle School Park Road , Thornbury BS35 1HT	3out of 4	257 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Marlwood School Vattingstone Lane , Alveston BS35 3LA	1out of 4	3,146 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sheiling School Thornbury Park , Park Road BS35 1HP	- not rated	424 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
New Siblands School Easton Hill Road , Thornbury BS35 2JU	4out of 4	1,403 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Roobroo	2 Castle Street, Thornbury	906 yd
Castle Crafts	15 The Plain, Thornbury	912 yd
Thornbury Tandoori	8 The Plain, Thornbury	951 yd
Casa	4 High Street, Thornbury	985 yd
Coffee #1	11 High Street, Thornbury	1,024 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Anchor Inn	Gloucester Road, Thornbury	602 yd
The Royal George	7 The Plain, Thornbury	949 yd
Swan Inn	17 High Street, Thornbury	1,057 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bristol Coffee Co	8 The Plain, Thornbury	951 yd
Parky's Chippy	6 High Street, Thornbury	1,023 yd
Hing Tai	11 Pullins Green, Thornbury	1,033 yd
Domino's Pizza	The Old Fire Station, High Street	1,081 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-Op Welcome	9 High Street, Thornbury		1,014 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Castle School PARK ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	198 yd
Manorbrook Primary School PARK ROAD	grass pitches	253 yd
Sheiling School THORNBURY PARK		508 yd
Chantry Road Playing Fields CHURCH ROAD	grass pitches	614 yd
St Marys Church Of England Primary School CHURCH ROAD	grass pitches	631 yd
Castle School Sixth Form Centre SIXTH FORM ANNEXE CASTLE SCHOOL SIXTH FORM ANNEXE CASTLE SCHOOL GLOUCESTER ROAD	grass pitches	671 yd
Christ The King Catholic Primary School EASTON HILL ROAD	grass pitches	1,003 yd

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	25.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	25.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	25.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

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