Ribblesdale is in Thornbury, Bristol and in Northavon district. BS35 2DW is located in the Thornbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thornbury and Yate. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ribblesdale, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 2DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS35 2DL, BS35 2DS, BS35 2DN, BS35 2DH, BS35 2DT, BS35 2DR, BS35 2DP, BS35 2DJ, BS35 2DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS35 2DW is primarily male, with 54% 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 | 47% | 46% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 53% | 54% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 5.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BS35 2DW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.6% 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 | 35.4% | 42.6% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.9% | 40.2% | -7.7% | 44.2% | -4.0% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 10.8% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 59.8% | 46.8% | -13.0% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 27.1% | 40.8% | 13.7% | 33.6% | 7.2% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 8.9% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.3% | 10.8% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 11.6% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 14.7% | -6.1% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 7.2% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 20.7% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.3% | 30.3% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 5.4% | 4.8% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.8% | 94.6% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 91.1% 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 | 89.4% | 91.1% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 7% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.4% | 90.8% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.8% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 0.3% | -7.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.1% | 37.2% | 18.9% |
| Christian | 36.3% | 46.2% | -9.9% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ribblesdale was 23.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.6% lower than the Frampton Cotterell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ribblesdale has the 21st lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Frampton Cotterell and the 210th lowest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Ribblesdale, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2025-08-20 | £256,251 |
| 3 Ribblesdale, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2023-05-19 | £257,326 |
| 25 Ribblesdale, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-03-01 | £298,405 |
| 4 Ribblesdale, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2022-12-14 | £275,498 |
| 21 Ribblesdale, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-10-21 | £274,286 |
BS35 2DW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gillingstool Primary School Gillingstool , Thornbury BS35 2EG | 2out of 4 | 611 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Infant School Knapp Road , Thornbury BS35 2HQ | 3out of 4 | 744 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Junior School Knapp Road , Thornbury BS35 2HQ | 3out of 4 | 801 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury Easton Hill Road , Thornbury BS35 1AW | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury Church Road , Thornbury BS35 1HJ | 4out of 4 | 1,433 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Castle School Park Road , Thornbury BS35 1HT | 3out of 4 | 1,506 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlwood School Vattingstone Lane , Alveston BS35 3LA | 1out of 4 | 2,233 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Siblands School Easton Hill Road , Thornbury BS35 2JU | 4out of 4 | 875 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheiling School Thornbury Park , Park Road BS35 1HP | - not rated | 1,779 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tockington Manor School Washingpool Hill Road , Tockington BS32 4NY | - not rated | 4,820 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safari Rock | 2 Horseshoe Lane, Thornbury | 900 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 25A St Mary Street, Thornbury | 912 yd | |
| Shelly's Cafe | 32 St Mary Street, Thornbury | 914 yd | |
| JIGSAW Thornbury | 15 - 17 St Mary Street, Thornbury | 941 yd | |
| Hawkes House | St Mary Street, Thornbury | 946 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Horse | Gillingstool, Thornbury | 498 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | Chapel Street, Thornbury | 892 yd | |
| The Malthouse | 59 High Street, Thornbury | 943 yd | |
| Swan Inn | 17 High Street, Thornbury | 1,032 yd | |
| The Royal George | 7 The Plain, Thornbury | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hing Tai | 11 Pullins Green, Thornbury | 881 yd | |
| The Thornbury Deli | 34 High Street, Thornbury | 993 yd | |
| Deep Blue | 26A High Street, Thornbury | 1,024 yd | |
| Bristol Coffee Co | 8 The Plain, Thornbury | 1,063 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | The Old Fire Station, High Street | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Midland Way, Thornbury | 740 yd | |
| Tesco Petrol Station | Midland Way, Thornbury | 740 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | St Marys Centre, Horseshoe Lane | 934 yd | |
| Co-Op Welcome | 9 High Street, Thornbury | 1,058 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Armstrong Hall Complex COSSHAM HALL COSSHAM HALL CHAPEL STREET | 912 yd | |
| Elite Fitness And Leisure (Thornbury) 26-30 26-30 ST. MARY STREET | health and fitness suite | 919 yd |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School EASTON HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 978 yd |
| Thornbury Leisure Centre Alveston Hill | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,048 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 180.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.