Salcombe Road is in Bristol and in Bristol district. BS4 1AB is located in the Knowle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Salcombe Road, Bristol, BS4 1AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS4 1BZ, BS4 1BY, BS4 1BX, BS4 2UY, BS14 9TN, BS4 1HR, BS4 2UZ, BS4 1BS, BS4 1AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS4 1AB 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 | 51.5% | 51.7% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.5% | 48.3% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BS4 1AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44% | 51.6% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 13.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.4% | 33.1% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -11.1% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 6.9% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 5.1% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 43% | 46.8% | 3.8% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 32.6% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 13.7% | -4.0% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.6% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
In the area around BS4 1AB this area, 32.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.9% | 32.1% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 13.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.2% | 11.2% | -11.0% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 13.7% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.7% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 15.5% | 8.5% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.5% | 18.8% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -15.0% |
| Other | 5.1% | 4% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 4.3% | 0.2% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 88.4% | 79.4% | -9.0% | 81.4% | -2.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 87.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 87.1% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 5.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 5.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.2% | 87.8% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 9.4% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 0.8% | -4.7% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 1.3% | -4.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.4% | 76.7% | -8.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 24.9% | 13.5% | 11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.1% | 37.2% | 19.9% |
| Christian | 34.3% | 46.2% | -11.9% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Salcombe Road was 166.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.4% higher than the Filwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Salcombe Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Filwood and the 309th highest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 85.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 143 Salcombe Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £206,000 | 2025-09-17 | £206,000 |
| 133 Salcombe Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-08-23 | £265,603 |
| 133 Salcombe Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-08-26 | £236,273 |
| 136 Salcombe Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-04-14 | £357,878 |
| 136 Salcombe Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2021-09-17 | £247,980 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilminster Avenue Specialist Nursery School Ilminster Avenue , Knowle West BS4 1BX | 3out of 4 | 72 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle West Early Years Centre Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN | 3out of 4 | 1,461 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School Spencer House , Ship Lane BS1 6RR | 4out of 4 | 2,568 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philips Marsh Nursery School and Barton Hill Childrens Centre/Cashmore Early Years Centre Albert Crescent , St Philip's Marsh BS2 0SU | 3out of 4 | 2,585 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartcliffe Nursery School and Children's Centre Hareclive Road , Hartcliffe BS13 0JW | 4out of 4 | 3,058 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilminster Avenue E-ACT Academy Ilminster Avenue , Knowle West BS4 1BX | 3out of 4 | 72 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle Park Primary School Queenshill Road , Knowle Park BS4 2XG | 3out of 4 | 624 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy New Oak Walsh Avenue , Hengrove BS14 9SN | 2out of 4 | 821 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School of Christ The King Catholic Primary Hartcliffe Road , Filwood Park BS4 1HD | 3out of 4 | 857 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Connaught Melvin Square , Knowle West BS4 1NH | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy John Williams Petherton Road , Hengrove BS14 9BU | 3out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School Fossedale Avenue , Whitchurch BS14 9LS | 3out of 4 | 1,635 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Somerset Square , BS1 6RT | 4out of 4 | 2,593 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Brislington Hungerford Road , Brislington BS4 5EY | 2out of 4 | 2,716 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedminster Down School Donald Road , Bedminster Down BS13 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 3,441 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Brendan's Sixth Form College Broomhill Road , Brislington BS4 5RQ | - not rated | 3,163 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 3,711 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,668 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merchants' Academy Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ | 1out of 4 | 3,244 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadlands Academy St Francis Road , Keynsham BS31 2DY | 3out of 4 | 5,153 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleve House School 254 Wells Road , Knowle BS4 2PN | - not rated | 1,364 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle DGE Academy Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN | 3out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect Education Trust Tramway Road , Brislington BS4 3DS | - not rated | 2,222 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LPW Independent School LPW House , Princess Street BS3 4AG | - not rated | 2,322 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Fosseway School Bridge Learning Campus , Teyfant Road BS13 0RG | 3out of 4 | 2,504 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Square Food Foundation | The Park, Daventry Road | 771 yd | |
| The Park Knowle Cafe | The Park, Daventry Road | 771 yd | |
| The Sandwish Shop | 41 Filwood Broadway | 844 yd | |
| Redcatch Community Garden | The Pavilion, Broad Walk | 862 yd | |
| Imperial sports ground | South Bristol Sports Centre, West Town Lane | 955 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knowle Cricket Club | Knowle Cricket Club, Broad Walk | 863 yd | |
| Knowle Bowling Club | Knowle Bowling Club, Wells Road | 1,054 yd | |
| Knowle Lawn Tennis Club | Knowle Lawn Tennis Club, Wells Road | 1,054 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newquay Fish Bar | 96 Newquay Road | 402 yd | |
| Peking Chef | 4 The Parade | 409 yd | |
| Hengrove Fish Bar | 8 The Parade | 409 yd | |
| Sandwich Station | 7 The Parade | 409 yd | |
| Pizza Plus | 35 Filwood Broadway | 831 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ilminster Avenue E-Act Academy ILMINSTER AVENUE | grass pitches | 177 yd |
| The Park Knowle THE PARK THE PARK DAVENTRY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 684 yd |
| Oasis Academy New Oak WALSH AVENUE | grass pitches | 723 yd |
| Filwood Swimming Pool (Closed) Filwood Broadway | swimming pool | 834 yd |
| Oasis Academy Bristol (Closed) Petherton Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 958 yd |
| Oasis Academy Connaught LEINSTER AVENUE | grass pitches | 967 yd |
| Knowle Cricket Club Broad Walk | grass pitches | 987 yd |
| Oasis Academy John Williams PETHERTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,005 yd |
| Fit4Less (Bristol Broadwalk) Broadwalk Shopping Centre Broadwalk Shopping Centre | health and fitness suite | 1,082 yd |
| Redcatch Park REDCATCH PARK REDCATCH PARK BROAD WALK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,093 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 173.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.