Northfield is in Yate, Bristol and in Northavon district. BS37 4LW is located in the Yate Central 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 Northfield, Yate, Bristol, BS37 4LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS37 4LP, BS37 4LN, BS37 4HP, BS37 4LL, BS37 4LR, BS37 4NA, BS37 4HH, BS37 4NB, BS37 4HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS37 4LW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 47% | 48.1% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 53% | 51.9% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 BS37 4LW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.3% 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 | 27.2% | 33.8% | 6.6% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.7% | 52.3% | -5.4% | 44.2% | 8.1% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10% | 9.6% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 56.8% | 53.4% | -3.4% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 33% | 34.2% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 8.4% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
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 20.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23% | 18.1% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 10.8% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 25.1% | 7.1% | 13.4% | 11.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 7.3% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 15.1% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 20.8% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -13.0% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 96.8% | 94.7% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 94.3% | 91.3% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 5.9% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 91.3% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 4.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 47.2% | 46.2% | 1.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northfield was 31.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.3% lower than the Dodington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Northfield has the 8th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Dodington and the 308th lowest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Northfield, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £277,500 | 2022-11-16 | £279,961 |
| 46 Northfield, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £236,000 | 2022-03-18 | £264,692 |
| 37 Northfield, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-12-21 | £283,814 |
| 44 Northfield, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2019-09-18 | £266,907 |
| 48 Northfield, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2018-09-28 | £271,393 |
BS37 4LW 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 | 108 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Primary School Sundridge Park , BS37 4HB | - not rated | 328 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School Sundridge Park , Yate BS37 4EP | 2out of 4 | 598 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotswood Primary School Kelston Close , Yate BS37 8SZ | 2out of 4 | 694 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellesley Primary School Edgeworth , Yate BS37 8YR | 3out of 4 | 937 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Raysfield Primary School Finch Road , Chipping Sodbury BS37 6JE | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yate Academy Sundridge Park , BS37 4DX | 2out of 4 | 653 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chipping Sodbury School Bowling Road , Chipping Sodbury BS37 6EW | - not rated | 1,999 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimsham Green School Broad Lane , Yate BS37 7LB | 3out of 4 | 2,387 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culverhill School Kelston Close , Yate BS37 8SZ | 3out of 4 | 581 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 | 1,633 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel Christian School Rodford Tabernacle , BS37 8QG | - not rated | 1,641 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soho Coffee Co At Yate Leisure Centre | Yate Leisure Centre, Kennedy Way | 972 yd | |
| Christ The Rock Christian Fellowship | 88 - 88A Station Road, Yate | 1,041 yd | |
| Chew Boba | 13 South Walk, Yate | 1,075 yd | |
| McDonalds | 36 West Walk, Yate | 1,080 yd | |
| Subway | 30 West Walk, Yate | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Abbotswood Inn | Abbotswood, Yate | 494 yd | |
| Stanshawes Court | Stanshawes Court Drive, Yate | 523 yd | |
| Thorn's Farm | 11-17 South Parade, Yate | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yate Kebab And Pizza | 34 Abbotswood, Yate | 474 yd | |
| Many's Fish Bar | 23 Abbotswood, Yate | 487 yd | |
| Amico's Pizza | 20 Abbotswood, Yate | 492 yd | |
| Zinga | 16 Abbotswood, Yate | 504 yd | |
| Fortune House | 14 Abbotswood, Yate | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Kennedy Way, Yate | 896 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yate International Academy SUNDRIDGE PARK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 536 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth Ii Playing Field Kelston Close | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Sunnyside Lane Playing Field MOORLAND ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 968 yd |
| Moorland Road Methodist Church Hall MOORLAND ROAD | 1,011 yd | |
| Yate Leisure Centre KENNEDY WAY | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,042 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 | 146.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.