Springfield, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 2EL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS35 2EL 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	51.4%	50%	-1.4%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	48.6%	50%	1.4%	49.0%	1.0%

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 BS35 2EL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.5% 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	26.5%	26.2%	-0.3%	37.9%	-11.7%
Married: Opposite sex	54.2%	51.5%	-2.7%	44.2%	7.3%
Separated	2.9%	1.7%	-1.2%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	9.2%	15.3%	6.1%	9.1%	6.2%
Widowed	7.1%	5.2%	-1.9%	6.1%	-0.9%

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	43.2%	46.6%	3.4%	48.4%	-1.8%
Good health	42.9%	36.8%	-6.1%	33.6%	3.2%
Fair health	11.1%	13.5%	2.4%	12.7%	0.8%
Bad health	2.1%	1.9%	-0.2%	4.0%	-2.1%
Very bad health	0.7%	1.1%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	14.7%	11%	-3.7%	18.2%	-7.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.8%	9.2%	-2.6%	9.6%	-0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.4%	14.5%	1.1%	13.4%	1.1%
Apprenticeship	4.6%	5.3%	0.7%	5.3%	0.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.7%	17.5%	2.8%	16.9%	0.6%
Degree or Similar	35.3%	35.5%	0.2%	33.8%	1.7%
Other	5.5%	7%	1.5%	2.8%	4.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
White	98.2%	98.1%	-0.1%	81.4%	16.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.5% 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	95.7%	95.5%	-0.2%	83.2%	12.3%
European Union	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	6.1%	-5.0%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	1.8%	1.9%	0.1%	2.7%	-0.8%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	0.4%	-1.0%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.4%	95.1%	-0.3%	83.2%	11.9%
10+ Years	0%	4.5%	4.5%	9.8%	-5.3%
2-5 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	4.6%	0%	-4.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.6%	76.7%	13.9%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
No passport held	9%	13.5%	-4.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.5%	37.2%	8.3%
Christian	47%	46.2%	0.8%
Buddhist	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	6.4%	6.0%	0.4%

Safety

Is Springfield Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Springfield was 17.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.4% lower than the Frampton Cotterell average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Springfield has the 16th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Frampton Cotterell and the 138th lowest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£50,500

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in BS35 2EL, 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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (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 Springfield are based on 14 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 Springfield, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 2EL

Estimated Average Property Prices for BS35 2EL

Average Price
£404,149

Semi-Detached
£337,451

Terraced
£376,653

Detached
£524,478

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Springfield

Average Price
£432,145

Semi-Detached
£405,805

Terraced
£385,308

Detached
£535,558

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on SpringfieldStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Springfield, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£375,000	2025-03-11	£380,917
8 Springfield, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£380,000	2023-12-20	£403,922
9 Springfield, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£329,995	2021-08-12	£385,308
4 Springfield, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£130,500	2020-09-16	£164,322
5 Springfield, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£355,500	2019-12-19	£451,605

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BS35 2EL

Employment

BS35 2EL 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 BS35 2EL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	83
Retired	70
Part-Time Employee	20
Self-Employed	18
Student (economically inactive)	9
Looking after home or family	8
Other	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Human health and social work activities	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Manufacturing	13
Construction	12
Education	11
Other	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Information and communication	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Transport and storage	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Crossways Infant School Knapp Road , Thornbury BS35 2HQ	3out of 4	462 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Gillingstool Primary School Gillingstool , Thornbury BS35 2EG	2out of 4	478 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Crossways Junior School Knapp Road , Thornbury BS35 2HQ	3out of 4	524 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury Easton Hill Road , Thornbury BS35 1AW	3out of 4	544 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Manorbrook Primary School Park Road , Thornbury BS35 1JW	3out of 4	1,099 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	1,159 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Marlwood School Vattingstone Lane , Alveston BS35 3LA	1out of 4	2,498 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
New Siblands School Easton Hill Road , Thornbury BS35 2JU	4out of 4	553 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sheiling School Thornbury Park , Park Road BS35 1HP	- not rated	1,484 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tockington Manor School Washingpool Hill Road , Tockington BS32 4NY	- not rated	5,104 yd	Other independent school	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
Safari Rock	2 Horseshoe Lane, Thornbury	781 yd
Charcoal Grill	25A St Mary Street, Thornbury	797 yd
JIGSAW Thornbury	15 - 17 St Mary Street, Thornbury	801 yd
Ronnie's	11 St Mary Street, Thornbury	803 yd
Hawkes House	St Mary Street, Thornbury	823 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Black Horse	Gillingstool, Thornbury	244 yd
The Wheatsheaf	Chapel Street, Thornbury	847 yd
The Royal George	7 The Plain, Thornbury	856 yd
The Malthouse	59 High Street, Thornbury	879 yd
Swan Inn	17 High Street, Thornbury	883 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hing Tai	11 Pullins Green, Thornbury	691 yd
Bristol Coffee Co	8 The Plain, Thornbury	873 yd
The Thornbury Deli	34 High Street, Thornbury	904 yd
Deep Blue	26A High Street, Thornbury	919 yd
Parky's Chippy	6 High Street, Thornbury	929 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	Midland Way, Thornbury	782 yd
Tesco Petrol Station	Midland Way, Thornbury	782 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd	St Marys Centre, Horseshoe Lane	794 yd
Co-Op Welcome	9 High Street, Thornbury	894 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Christ The King Catholic Primary School EASTON HILL ROAD	grass pitches	578 yd
Castle School Sixth Form Centre SIXTH FORM ANNEXE CASTLE SCHOOL SIXTH FORM ANNEXE CASTLE SCHOOL GLOUCESTER ROAD	grass pitches	797 yd
Elite Fitness And Leisure (Thornbury) 26-30 26-30 ST. MARY STREET	health and fitness suite	856 yd
Armstrong Hall Complex COSSHAM HALL COSSHAM HALL CHAPEL STREET		866 yd
Chantry Road Playing Fields CHURCH ROAD	grass pitches	1,002 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	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/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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	147.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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