Blakes Road is in Thornbury, Bristol and in South Gloucestershire district. BS35 2JB 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 Blakes Road, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 2JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS35 2JD, BS35 2AY, BS35 2AX, BS35 2JE, BS35 2JA, BS35 2EG, BS35 2JF, BS35 2JQ, BS35 2NZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS35 2JB 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 | 50.9% | 50% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 49.1% | 50% | 0.9% | 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 BS35 2JB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.7% 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 | 19.2% | 17.1% | -2.1% | 37.9% | -20.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64% | 63.7% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 19.5% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 8.1% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 9% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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 | 44% | 47.4% | 3.4% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 35.9% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 15% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 0.7% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 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.
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 43.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.1% | 12% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 9% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 8.5% | -11.6% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 7.7% | -0.2% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 17.9% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.5% | 43.6% | 10.1% | 33.8% | 9.8% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.1% | 94.4% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.6% 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 | 97.1% | 97.6% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 97.6% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blakes Road was 46.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.6% lower than the Frampton Cotterell average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Blakes Road has the 27th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Frampton Cotterell and the 436th lowest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Blakes Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-10-27 | £396,561 |
| 6 Blakes Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £418,760 | 2023-09-15 | £441,929 |
| 16 Blakes Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £323,500 | 2021-03-10 | £400,487 |
| 18 Blakes Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2020-12-11 | £389,964 |
| 11 Blakes Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2018-09-20 | £387,704 |
BS35 2JB 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 2JB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 93 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gillingstool Primary School Gillingstool , Thornbury BS35 2EG | 2out of 4 | 227 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 | 619 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 | 788 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorbrook Primary School Park Road , Thornbury BS35 1JW | 3out of 4 | 844 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Infant School Knapp Road , Thornbury BS35 2HQ | 3out of 4 | 961 yd | Community 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 | 767 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlwood School Vattingstone Lane , Alveston BS35 3LA | 1out of 4 | 2,303 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheiling School Thornbury Park , Park Road BS35 1HP | - not rated | 970 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Siblands School Easton Hill Road , Thornbury BS35 2JU | 4out of 4 | 982 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tockington Manor School Washingpool Hill Road , Tockington BS32 4NY | - not rated | 4,892 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronnie's | 11 St Mary Street, Thornbury | 247 yd | |
| JIGSAW Thornbury | 15 - 17 St Mary Street, Thornbury | 254 yd | |
| Safari Rock | 2 Horseshoe Lane, Thornbury | 265 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 25A St Mary Street, Thornbury | 282 yd | |
| Thornbury Tandoori | 8 The Plain, Thornbury | 285 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal George | 7 The Plain, Thornbury | 267 yd | |
| Swan Inn | 17 High Street, Thornbury | 314 yd | |
| The Black Horse | Gillingstool, Thornbury | 353 yd | |
| The Malthouse | 59 High Street, Thornbury | 405 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | Chapel Street, Thornbury | 409 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hing Tai | 11 Pullins Green, Thornbury | 115 yd | |
| Bristol Coffee Co | 8 The Plain, Thornbury | 285 yd | |
| Parky's Chippy | 6 High Street, Thornbury | 351 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | The Old Fire Station, High Street | 372 yd | |
| Deep Blue | 26A High Street, Thornbury | 386 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | St Marys Centre, Horseshoe Lane | 248 yd | |
| Co-Op Welcome | 9 High Street, Thornbury | 315 yd | |
| Tesco | Midland Way, Thornbury | 503 yd | |
| Tesco Petrol Station | Midland Way, Thornbury | 503 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castle School Sixth Form Centre SIXTH FORM ANNEXE CASTLE SCHOOL SIXTH FORM ANNEXE CASTLE SCHOOL GLOUCESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 354 yd |
| Elite Fitness And Leisure (Thornbury) 26-30 26-30 ST. MARY STREET | health and fitness suite | 392 yd |
| Armstrong Hall Complex COSSHAM HALL COSSHAM HALL CHAPEL STREET | 421 yd | |
| Chantry Road Playing Fields CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 472 yd |
| Mundy Playing Fields MUNDY PLAYING FIELDS MUNDY PLAYING FIELDS KINGTON LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 711 yd |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School EASTON HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 725 yd |
| St Marys Church Of England Primary School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 729 yd |
| The Castle School PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 838 yd |
| Sheiling School THORNBURY PARK | 858 yd | |
| Manorbrook Primary School PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 890 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 | 127.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.