Bitterwell Close, Coalpit Heath, Bristol, BS36 2UQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS36 2UQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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	48.4%	49.3%	0.9%	51.0%	-1.7%
Male	51.6%	50.7%	-0.9%	49.0%	1.7%

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 BS36 2UQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.5% 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	18.9%	32.6%	13.7%	37.9%	-5.3%
Married: Opposite sex	61.3%	53.5%	-7.8%	44.2%	9.3%
Separated	1.2%	2.1%	0.9%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	3.7%	4%	0.3%	9.1%	-5.1%
Widowed	14.9%	7.7%	-7.2%	6.1%	1.6%

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	44.2%	53.3%	9.1%	48.4%	4.9%
Good health	33.7%	29.6%	-4.1%	33.6%	-4.0%
Fair health	11.8%	14%	2.2%	12.7%	1.3%
Bad health	6.3%	2.8%	-3.5%	4.0%	-1.2%
Very bad health	3.9%	0.4%	-3.5%	1.2%	-0.8%

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	25.1%	19%	-6.1%	18.2%	0.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.7%	7.7%	-1.0%	9.6%	-1.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17%	12.2%	-4.8%	13.4%	-1.2%
Apprenticeship	11.1%	7%	-4.1%	5.3%	1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.4%	18.5%	10.1%	16.9%	1.6%
Degree or Similar	26%	32.8%	6.8%	33.8%	-1.0%
Other	3.7%	2.8%	-0.9%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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)
Chinese	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.7%	-0.5%
Indian	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	3.1%	-1.9%
Pakistani	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.2%	-0.1%	1.6%	-1.4%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.2%	-0.1%	0.8%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	97.1%	97.6%	0.5%	81.4%	16.2%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Other	0.8%	0.2%	-0.6%	1.6%	-1.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.4% 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	96.6%	96.4%	-0.2%	83.2%	13.2%
European Union	1.1%	2%	0.9%	6.1%	-4.1%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	1.2%	0.1%	5.6%	-4.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.2%	-0.1%	1.3%	-1.1%
Oceania	1.1%	0.2%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.3%	96.4%	0.1%	83.2%	13.2%
10+ Years	0%	2.6%	2.6%	9.8%	-7.2%
5-10 Years	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.2%	0.4%	-2.8%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.2%	76.7%	7.5%
Ireland	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Spain	0.2%	0.4%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	0.2%	1.5%	-1.3%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	14%	13.5%	0.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.1%	37.2%	6.9%
Christian	50.8%	46.2%	4.6%
Hindu	0.6%	1.7%	-1.1%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	4.1%	6.0%	-1.9%

Safety

Is Bitterwell Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bitterwell Close was 50.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.2% lower than the Boyd Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Bitterwell Close has the 30th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Boyd Valley and the 407th highest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 40.8%.

🔎 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. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£51,700

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in BS36 2UQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 3/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Bitterwell Close 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 Bitterwell Close, Coalpit Heath, Bristol, BS36 2UQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for BS36 2UQ

Average Price
£643,909

Semi-Detached
£457,257

Terraced
£593,432

Detached
£818,821

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bitterwell Close

Average Price
£585,076

Semi-Detached
£396,158

Terraced
£620,654

Detached
£687,303

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bitterwell CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
17 Bitterwell Close, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£475,000	2020-08-21	£603,474
15 Bitterwell Close, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£480,000	2013-06-05	£900,555
17 Bitterwell Close, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£347,500	2012-12-14	£661,413
17 Bitterwell Close, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£120,000	2008-12-12	£258,038
15 Bitterwell Close, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£285,000	2007-11-01	£491,964

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BS36 2UQ

Employment

BS36 2UQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

BS36 2UQ 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	134
Retired	109
Self-Employed	61
Part-Time Employee	48
Long-Term Sick or disabled	38
Looking after home or family	15
Student (economically inactive)	12
Unemployed	5
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Construction	32
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	31
Human health and social work activities	17
Other	14
Manufacturing	14
Education	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Financial and insurance activities	10
Real estate activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Transport and storage	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Information and communication	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL	3out of 4	5,449 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Manor Church of England Primary School Roundways , Coalpit Heath BS36 2LF	3out of 4	1,180 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lyde Green Primary School Willowherb Road , Emersons Green BS16 7LH	3out of 4	1,904 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Blackhorse Primary School Blackhorse Lane , Emersons Green BS16 6TR	3out of 4	2,182 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Watermore Primary School Lower Stone Close , BS36 2LE	4out of 4	2,262 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Emersons Green Primary School Guest Avenue , Emersons Green BS16 7GA	3out of 4	2,890 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Downend School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA	3out of 4	3,242 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Winterbourne Academy High Street , Winterbourne BS36 1JL	1out of 4	3,333 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mangotsfield School Rodway Hill , Mangotsfield BS16 9LH	2out of 4	4,240 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Yate Academy Sundridge Park , BS37 4DX	2out of 4	4,807 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Immanuel Christian School Rodford Tabernacle , BS37 8QG	- not rated	2,640 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Culverhill School Kelston Close , Yate BS37 8SZ	3out of 4	3,797 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Vinney Green Secure Unit Care of: South Gloucestershire Council , Badminton Road BS37 5AF	- not rated	3,937 yd	Secure units	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ	3out of 4	5,037 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
South Gloucestershire Hospital Home Teaching Service School Room , Frenchay BS16 1LE	- not rated	5,113 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Forget Me Nots	Kemps Plants, Westerleigh Road		1,048 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kendleshire Golf Club	The Kendleshire, Henfield Road	362 yd
Coalpit Heath Cricket Club	Ram Hill, Coalpit Heath	588 yd
Windmill Golf Academy	Henfield Road, Westerleigh	1,027 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Newman Field HENFIELD HALL HENFIELD HALL RAM HILL	grass pitches	127 yd
The Kendleshire Golf Club HENFIELD ROAD	golf	362 yd
Coalpit Heath Cricket Club RAM HILL	grass pitches	588 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
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%

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	100.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	17.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	17.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	25.61 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	25.61 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	1.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	1.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	3.46 Mbit/s

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