Peterside is in Temple Cloud, Bristol and in Bath And North East Somerset district. BS39 5AB is located in the Mendip 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 Peterside, Temple Cloud, Bristol, BS39 5AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS39 5BP, BS39 5BW, BS39 5AD, BS39 5BN, BS39 5BS, BS39 5LR, BS39 5BL, BS39 5BH, BS39 5AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS39 5AB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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% | 47.3% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 50% | 52.7% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 5AB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.2% 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 | 23.7% | 26.5% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.2% | 60.2% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 16.0% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5% | 9.3% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 2.9% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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%) 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 | 50.3% | 51.5% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 35.5% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 10.2% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
In the area around BS39 5AB this area, 8.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.7% | 8.7% | -12.0% | 18.2% | -9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 5.4% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 18.1% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 4% | -1.8% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 20.9% | 10.9% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.9% | 41.2% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 7.4% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 100% | 99.4% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 18.0% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 95.9% | 94.5% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 94.3% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.1% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.5% | 76.7% | 11.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.5% | 37.2% | 12.3% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Peterside was 64.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.2% higher than the Chew Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Peterside has the 10th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Chew Valley and the 219th highest crime rate of 598 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brean House Peterside, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £770,000 | 2025-09-03 | £770,000 |
| Chez Nous Peterside, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-01-06 | £462,567 |
| Brook House Peterside, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset Other, an established residential building | £1,060,000 | 2020-12-17 | £1,202,282 |
| Cleeve House Peterside, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2018-06-11 | £791,061 |
| Stanton House Peterside, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset Other, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2016-08-25 | £614,357 |
BS39 5AB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 5AB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 83 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameley CEVC Primary School Meadway , Temple Cloud BS39 5BD | 3out of 4 | 550 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clutton Primary School Station Road , Clutton BS39 5RA | 3out of 4 | 1,770 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School Church Lane , Farrington Gurney BS39 6TY | 3out of 4 | 2,438 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Littleton CofE VC Primary School Church Hill , High Littleton BS39 6HF | 4out of 4 | 2,479 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paulton Infant School Plumptre Close , Paulton BS39 7QY | - not rated | 3,492 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockaway Cafe | Rockaway Park, Eastcourt Road | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Temple Inn | Temple Inn, Main Road | 582 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Chef | Main Road, Temple Cloud | 748 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cameley Village Hall BRANDOWN CLOSE | grass pitches | 498 yd |
| Cameley Playing Field TEMPLE INN LANE | grass pitches | 520 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| 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 | 11.1% |
| Median download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 232.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 223.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 500 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.