Norton Hawkfield, Bristol, BS39 4HE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS39 4HE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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	50.8%	48.9%	-1.9%	51.0%	-2.1%
Male	49.2%	51.1%	1.9%	49.0%	2.1%

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 BS39 4HE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.7% 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	23%	25.6%	2.6%	37.9%	-12.3%
Married: Opposite sex	64.7%	60.7%	-4.0%	44.2%	16.5%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Separated	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	6.4%	7.6%	1.2%	9.1%	-1.5%
Widowed	4.9%	5.7%	0.8%	6.1%	-0.4%

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 (87.9%) 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	54.5%	51.7%	-2.8%	48.4%	3.3%
Good health	33.3%	36.2%	2.9%	33.6%	2.6%
Fair health	10.6%	9.1%	-1.5%	12.7%	-3.6%
Bad health	1.2%	2.6%	1.4%	4.0%	-1.4%
Very bad health	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	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	23.5%	18.4%	-5.1%	18.2%	0.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.3%	7.8%	-2.5%	9.6%	-1.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.2%	13.1%	-4.1%	13.4%	-0.3%
Apprenticeship	6.9%	5.3%	-1.6%	5.3%	0.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.3%	13.1%	2.8%	16.9%	-3.8%
Degree or Similar	28.9%	41.3%	12.4%	33.8%	7.5%
Other	2.9%	1%	-1.9%	2.8%	-1.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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)
Indian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	99.6%	99.1%	-0.5%	81.4%	17.7%
Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97% 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	98.4%	97%	-1.4%	83.2%	13.8%
European Union	0.4%	1.7%	1.3%	6.1%	-4.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.4%	97%	-1.4%	83.2%	13.8%
10+ Years	0%	2.2%	2.2%	9.8%	-7.6%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	2.9%	-2.0%
Less than 2 years	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.1%	76.7%	13.4%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Lithuania	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	8.2%	13.5%	-5.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.1%	37.2%	-0.1%
Christian	53.4%	46.2%	7.2%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	8.6%	6.0%	2.6%

Safety

Is BS39 4HE dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around BS39 4HE was 26.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.0% lower than the Chew Valley average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

BS39 4HE has the 12th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Chew Valley and the 154th lowest crime rate of 592 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.9%.

🔎 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. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£56,600

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in BS39 4HE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 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) - 2/10 (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

Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bath And North East Somerset.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Norton Hawkfield, Bristol, BS39 4HE

Estimated Average Property Prices for BS39 4HE

Average Price
£1,177,964

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,290,325

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,065,603

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales in BS39 4HE

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Hawkfield Lodge Norton Lane, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset Other, an established residential building	£930,000	2018-09-21	£1,018,622
Model View Cottage, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset Detached, an established residential building	£710,000	2008-03-17	£1,259,512

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BS39 4HE

Employment

BS39 4HE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 4HE 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	62
Retired	56
Self-Employed	37
Part-Time Employee	34
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Other	4
Looking after home or family	4
Student (economically inactive)	2
Unemployed	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Construction	24
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Education	14
Manufacturing	11
Administrative and support service activities	10
Human health and social work activities	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Other	7
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Information and communication	5
Transport and storage	5
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hartcliffe Nursery School and Children's Centre Hareclive Road , Hartcliffe BS13 0JW	- not rated	3,419 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Novers Hill Nursery School Leinster Avenue , Novers Hill BS4 1NN	- not rated	5,393 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chew Magna Primary School Butham Lane , Chew Magna BS40 8RQ	3out of 4	2,214 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Chew Magna Primary School Butham Lane , Chew Magna BS40 8RQ	- not rated	2,214 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stanton Drew Primary School Upper Stanton , Stanton Drew BS39 4EQ	- not rated	2,334 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Stanton Drew Primary School Upper Stanton , Stanton Drew BS39 4EQ	- not rated	2,334 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pensford Primary School Pensford Hill , Pensford BS39 4AA	3out of 4	2,985 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bridge Learning Campus - Secondary Bridge Learning Campus , William Jessop Way BS13 0RL	- not rated	3,179 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chew Valley School Chew Magna , BS40 8QB	- not rated	3,838 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chew Valley School Chew Magna , BS40 8QB	3out of 4	3,838 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Withywood Community School Molesworth Drive , Withywood BS13 9BL	- not rated	4,227 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School Fossedale Avenue , Whitchurch BS14 9LS	3out of 4	4,660 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bridge Learning Campus William Jessop Way , BS13 0RL	3out of 4	3,151 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
E-Act Merchants' Academy Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ	1out of 4	4,221 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Merchants' Academy Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ	- not rated	4,251 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sacred Heart Preparatory School Winford Road , Chew Magna BS40 8QY	- not rated	2,899 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
New Fosseway School Bridge Learning Campus , Teyfant Road BS13 0RG	3out of 4	3,320 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bridge Learning Campus Student Support Centre Bridge Learning Campus , Bishport Avenue BS13 0RH	- not rated	3,407 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable		More About School
Fulford School Fulford Road , Hartcliffe BS13 9PB	- not rated	3,783 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fulford Centre Fulford Road , Hartcliffe BS13 9PB	- not rated	3,783 yd	Pupil referral unit	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

We haven't found any places rated by Food Standards Agency in BS39 4HE area.

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near BS39 4HE postcode.

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%

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