Melrose Avenue is in Yate, Bristol and in Northavon district. BS37 7AN 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 Melrose Avenue, Yate, Bristol, BS37 7AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS37 7AS, BS37 7YP, BS37 7AQ, BS37 7AT, BS37 7AH, BS37 7SW, BS37 7AJ, BS37 7SH, BS37 7AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS37 7AN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.9% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.1% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 31.8% | 32.6% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.2% | 49.6% | -5.6% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 11.6% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 | 54.7% | 46.2% | -8.5% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 37% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 9% | 12.1% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 15.7% | 15.1% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 10% | -8.8% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 15.5% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 6.8% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.6% | 20.5% | 3.9% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 28.8% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 5.4% | 3.2% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 96.9% | 95.7% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 96.5% | 96.7% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 96.7% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 76.7% | 6.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.7% | 37.2% | 16.5% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Melrose Avenue was 47.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.6% lower than the Yate Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Melrose Avenue has the 19th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Yate Central and the 427th highest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Melrose Avenue, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2019-05-02 | £365,063 |
| 60 Melrose Avenue, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £239,000 | 2013-04-19 | £463,597 |
| 36 Melrose Avenue, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £269,500 | 2012-10-19 | £523,745 |
| 70 Melrose Avenue, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £194,000 | 2011-04-15 | £396,468 |
| 46 Melrose Avenue, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £184,950 | 2002-08-30 | £533,609 |
BS37 7AN 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ridge Junior School Melrose Avenue , Yate BS37 7AP | 3out of 4 | 297 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadway Infant School Broadway , Yate BS37 7AD | 3out of 4 | 350 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate Church Road , Yate BS37 5BG | 3out of 4 | 566 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Mead Church of England Primary School Hounds Road , Chipping Sodbury BS37 6EE | 3out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School Sundridge Park , Yate BS37 4EP | 2out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,268 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chipping Sodbury School Bowling Road , Chipping Sodbury BS37 6EW | - not rated | 1,446 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimsham Green School Broad Lane , Yate BS37 7LB | 3out of 4 | 1,795 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 | 2,430 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 | 2,620 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel Christian School Rodford Tabernacle , BS37 8QG | - not rated | 3,561 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cupcake Fashion Tea Room | Ridgewood Buildings, 244 Station Road | 524 yd | |
| Mike's Rugby Bar | Chipping Sodbury Rugby Club, Wickwar Road | 614 yd | |
| Almeda At Hanson | The Ridge, Chipping Sodbury Quarry | 621 yd | |
| Kaspas (Yate) | Unit 10, Yate Riverside | 674 yd | |
| KFC | Yate Riverside, Link Road | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chipping Sodbury Town Football Club | The Ridings, Wickwar Road | 746 yd | |
| Chipping Sodbury Cricket Club | St Johns Way, Chipping Sodbury | 896 yd | |
| Sodbury Tennis Club | St Johns Way, Chipping Sodbury | 896 yd | |
| The Horseshoe | 2 High Street, Chipping Sodbury | 910 yd | |
| Thorn's Farm | 11-17 South Parade, Yate | 946 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go! | 12 East Walk, Yate | 825 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 9 North Parade, Yate | 830 yd | |
| Miss Millie's | 5-6 North Walk, Yate | 866 yd | |
| Papa John's | Unit 36C, Yate Shopping Centre | 925 yd | |
| Bean And Gone | Hatherells Yard, High Street | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Units 1-2, East Walk | 811 yd | |
| Tesco | 12 East Walk, Yate | 825 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 9-13 North Walk, Yate | 881 yd | |
| Waitrose Limited | Wickwar Road, Chipping Sodbury | 992 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Kennedy Way, Yate | 1,058 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Ridings WICKWAR ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 654 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Bristol Yate) EAST WALK | health and fitness suite | 828 yd |
| Yate Leisure Centre KENNEDY WAY | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,058 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 | 67.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 213.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.