River Road, Chipping Sodbury, Bristol, BS37 6HQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS37 6HQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.9%	51.7%	2.8%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	51.1%	48.3%	-2.8%	49.0%	-0.7%

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 BS37 6HQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.8% 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	16.7%	19.2%	2.5%	37.9%	-18.7%
Married: Opposite sex	65.6%	65.8%	0.2%	44.2%	21.6%
Separated	1.8%	1%	-0.8%	2.2%	-1.2%
Divorced	7.4%	5.5%	-1.9%	9.1%	-3.6%
Widowed	8.5%	8.6%	0.1%	6.1%	2.5%

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.

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	47.1%	52.3%	5.2%	48.4%	3.9%
Good health	37.2%	33.6%	-3.6%	33.6%	0.0%
Fair health	12.9%	12.3%	-0.6%	12.7%	-0.4%
Bad health	2.1%	1.8%	-0.3%	4.0%	-2.2%
Very bad health	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.2%	-1.2%

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	14.2%	10.6%	-3.6%	18.2%	-7.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.9%	9.2%	-0.7%	9.6%	-0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.8%	15.7%	-3.1%	13.4%	2.3%
Apprenticeship	3.2%	7.5%	4.3%	5.3%	2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.9%	16.4%	6.5%	16.9%	-0.5%
Degree or Similar	41.8%	39.9%	-1.9%	33.8%	6.1%
Other	2.1%	0.7%	-1.4%	2.8%	-2.1%

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)
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	0.9%	-0.6%
White	98.5%	97.6%	-0.9%	81.4%	16.2%
Other	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.1% 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%	96.1%	-0.9%	83.2%	12.9%
European Union	1.8%	2.7%	0.9%	6.1%	-3.4%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.7%	-1.8%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97%	97%	0.0%	83.2%	13.8%
10+ Years	0%	2.7%	2.7%	9.8%	-7.1%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
Less than 2 years	3%	0%	-3.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.5%	76.7%	15.8%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Italy	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
No passport held	6.3%	13.5%	-7.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.7%	37.2%	-7.5%
Christian	61.9%	46.2%	15.7%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Not answered	7.8%	6.0%	1.8%

Safety

Is River Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around River Road was 15.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.5% lower than the Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

River Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge and the 106th lowest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.9%.

🔎 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. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£52,400

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in BS37 6HQ, 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 - 2/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 1/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 1/10 (very 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) - 1/10 (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) - 2/10 (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 River Road are based on 1 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Northavon.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for River Road, Chipping Sodbury, Bristol, BS37 6HQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for BS37 6HQ

Average Price
£507,280

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£507,280

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for River Road

Average Price
£554,491

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£554,491

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on River Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
10 River Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£462,000	2024-09-12	£485,938
7 River Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£432,500	2024-05-17	£453,031
10 River Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£452,000	2022-09-28	£463,414
10 River Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£425,000	2022-05-27	£456,965
1 River Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£472,000	2020-08-28	£585,672

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BS37 6HQ

Employment

BS37 6HQ 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 BS37 6HQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	132
Full-Time Employee	76
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	19
Student (economically inactive)	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Looking after home or family	1
Other	0

Employment Industry

Education	22
Manufacturing	16
Professional, scientific and technical activities	15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Financial and insurance activities	13
Administrative and support service activities	11
Human health and social work activities	9
Construction	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Information and communication	7
Transport and storage	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Other	3
Real estate activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Broadway Infant School Broadway , Yate BS37 7AD	3out of 4	476 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Ridge Junior School Melrose Avenue , Yate BS37 7AP	3out of 4	549 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Raysfield Primary School Finch Road , Chipping Sodbury BS37 6JE	- not rated	668 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St John's Mead Church of England Primary School Hounds Road , Chipping Sodbury BS37 6EE	3out of 4	796 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate Church Road , Yate BS37 5BG	3out of 4	888 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chipping Sodbury School Bowling Road , Chipping Sodbury BS37 6EW	- not rated	801 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Yate Academy Sundridge Park , BS37 4DX	2out of 4	889 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Brimsham Green School Broad Lane , Yate BS37 7LB	3out of 4	2,356 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Culverhill School Kelston Close , Yate BS37 8SZ	3out of 4	1,863 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	2,658 yd	Secure units	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Immanuel Christian School Rodford Tabernacle , BS37 8QG	- not rated	3,038 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tudor Raj	49 Rounceval Street, Chipping Sodbury	380 yd
Cupcake Fashion Tea Room	Ridgewood Buildings, 244 Station Road	404 yd
Il Gusto Ditalia	66 Rounceval Street, Chipping Sodbury	418 yd
Almeda At Hanson	The Ridge, Chipping Sodbury Quarry	420 yd
Kaspas (Yate)	Unit 10, Yate Riverside	476 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chipping Sodbury Cricket Club	St Johns Way, Chipping Sodbury	182 yd
Sodbury Tennis Club	St Johns Way, Chipping Sodbury	182 yd
The Horseshoe	2 High Street, Chipping Sodbury	444 yd
Chipping Sodbury Rugby Club	The Ridings, Wickwar Road	656 yd
The George Hotel	George Hotel, 63 Broad Street	751 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Madd Sandwich Company	25 High Street, Chipping Sodbury	562 yd
Bean And Gone	Hatherells Yard, High Street	597 yd
Firats Place	3 Heron Way, Chipping Sodbury	688 yd
Chipping Sodbury Fish Bar	53 Broad Street, Chipping Sodbury	705 yd
Yo! To Go!	12 East Walk, Yate	734 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Waitrose Limited	Wickwar Road, Chipping Sodbury	692 yd
Tesco	12 East Walk, Yate	734 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply Foods	Units 1-2, East Walk	805 yd
Lidl Great Britain Limited	Kennedy Way, Yate	895 yd
Iceland Foods Ltd	9-13 North Walk, Yate	901 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Raysfield Junior School FINCH ROAD	grass pitches	635 yd
Chipping Sodbury School BOWLING ROAD	artificial grass pitch	685 yd
St Johns Mead Primary School HOUNDS ROAD	grass pitches	687 yd
Peak Physique Health & Fitness (Closed) Heron Way	health and fitness suite	725 yd
Anytime Fitness (Bristol Yate) EAST WALK	health and fitness suite	820 yd
The Ridings WICKWAR ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	904 yd
Chipping Sodbury School Sports Field Bowling Road	grass pitches	982 yd
Yate Leisure Centre KENNEDY WAY	health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool	1,079 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	125.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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