Gorse Cover Road is in Severn Beach, Bristol and in Northavon district. BS35 4NR is located in the Pilning & Severn Beach 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 Gorse Cover Road, Severn Beach, Bristol, BS35 4NR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS35 4NP, BS35 4PB, BS35 4PD, BS35 4NJ, BS35 4PW, BS35 4NT, BS35 4PG, BS35 4PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS35 4NR is primarily male, with 55.5% 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 | 47.7% | 44.5% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -6.5% |
| Male | 52.3% | 55.5% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 6.5% |
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 | 35.3% | 33.9% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.6% | 43.7% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 18.4% | 5.1% | 9.1% | 9.3% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 52.9% | 53.7% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 32.2% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 10.6% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.7% | 17.7% | 2.0% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.1% | 19% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.5% | 11.3% | -11.2% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 6.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 24.2% | 12.2% | 16.9% | 7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 17.7% | -0.4% | 33.8% | -16.1% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.6% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.8% | 95.2% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 83.3% 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 | 93.5% | 83.3% | -10.2% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 12.8% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 83.3% | -10.2% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 9% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 76.7% | -3.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 6.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gorse Cover Road was 19.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.8% lower than the Charlton & Cribbs average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gorse Cover Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Charlton & Cribbs and the 168th lowest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.5%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Gorse Cover Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-09-12 | £240,000 |
| 47 Gorse Cover Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2025-06-27 | £208,876 |
| 61 Gorse Cover Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £199,950 | 2025-01-27 | £204,136 |
| 85 Gorse Cover Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £249,999 | 2024-12-19 | £256,512 |
| 97 Gorse Cover Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £243,500 | 2024-11-12 | £255,402 |
BS35 4NR 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Transport and storage | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severn Beach Primary School Ableton Lane , Severn Beach BS35 4PP | 3out of 4 | 582 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Anglican / Methodist VC Primary Bank Road , Pilning BS35 4JG | 3out of 4 | 1,943 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Hedgeway School Rookery Lane , BS35 4JN | - not rated | 3,147 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Y Ffin Sandy Lane , Newport NP6 4SY | - not rated | 4,534 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirleys Cafe | Station Road, Severn Beach | 439 yd | |
| Just As You Are Tea Cottage | Beach Road, Severn Beach | 444 yd | |
| Vas's Taverna Restaurant & Takeaway | Kings Arms, Redwick Road | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Arms | Kings Arms, Redwick Road | 1,066 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Severn Beach Playing Fields SEVERN BEACH VILLAGE HALL SEVERN BEACH VILLAGE HALL ABLETON LANE | grass pitches | 454 yd |
| Severn Beach Primary School ABLETON LANE | grass pitches | 514 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.