Tarnwell is in Stanton Drew, Bristol and in Wansdyke district. BS39 4ED is located in the Chew Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Somerset. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tarnwell, Stanton Drew, Bristol, BS39 4ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS39 4DT, BS39 4DS, BS39 4EF, BS39 4DZ, BS39 4EA, BS39 4EE, BS39 4DX, BS39 4DY, BS39 4EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS39 4ED is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.5% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.5% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 BS39 4ED there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.8% 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 | 25.1% | 27.5% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.7% | 53.8% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 9.6% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 1.3% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 8.5% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 7% | 8.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 | 50.3% | 58.9% | 8.6% | 48.4% | 10.5% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 23.2% | -9.4% | 33.6% | -10.4% |
| Fair health | 13% | 13.3% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 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 | 22.6% | 21.8% | -0.8% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 9.8% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 14.5% | -5.7% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 5.7% | 0.1% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 16.7% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 28.1% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -5.7% |
| Other | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.1% | 97.3% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 98.1% | 96.3% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 96.3% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21% | 13.5% | 7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 54.8% | 46.2% | 8.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tarnwell was 93.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 165.6% higher than the Chew Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tarnwell has the 3rd highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Chew Valley and the 142nd highest crime rate of 598 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Tarnwell, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2017-07-13 | £382,113 |
| 9 Tarnwell, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2017-01-25 | £331,467 |
| 10 Tarnwell, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2005-07-29 | £490,975 |
| 1 Tarnwell, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £93,000 | 1998-08-28 | £521,198 |
| 6 Tarnwell, Bristol, Avon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 1995-09-29 | £601,892 |
BS39 4ED area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
BS39 4ED 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanton Drew Primary School Upper Stanton , Stanton Drew BS39 4EQ | 4out of 4 | 342 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pensford Primary School Pensford Hill , Pensford BS39 4AA | 3out of 4 | 1,883 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chew Magna Primary School Butham Lane , Chew Magna BS40 8RQ | 3out of 4 | 2,806 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Sutton Primary School Wick Road , Bishop Sutton BS39 5XD | 4out of 4 | 4,174 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clutton Primary School Station Road , Clutton BS39 5RA | 3out of 4 | 4,639 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chew Valley School Chew Magna , BS40 8QB | 3out of 4 | 3,983 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Learning Campus William Jessop Way , BS13 0RL | 1out of 4 | 5,294 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Fosseway School Bridge Learning Campus , Teyfant Road BS13 0RG | 3out of 4 | 5,455 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Druid Arms | Bromley Road, Stanton Drew | 805 yd | |
| The Tithe Barn | Sandy Lane, Stanton Drew | 1,010 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stanton Drew Cricket Club Bromley Road | grass pitches | 791 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 105.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 350 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.