Ilminster Avenue is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS4 1BT 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 Ilminster Avenue, Bristol, BS4 1BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS4 1AE, BS4 1BE, BS4 1EE, BS4 1BU, BS4 1DS, BS4 1EG, BS4 1BS, BS4 1BX, BS4 1DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS4 1BT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 51.9% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 50.4% | 48.1% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 1BT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.3% 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 | 44.9% | 44.3% | -0.6% | 37.9% | 6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.6% | 37.3% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -6.9% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 12.9% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 43.4% | 42.7% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 32.5% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 16.1% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 5.1% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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 1BT this area, 37.1% 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 12.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.9% | 37.1% | -7.8% | 18.2% | 18.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.4% | 14.3% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 14.3% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6% | 15.7% | 9.7% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.4% | 12.6% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -21.2% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.5% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 2.6% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 96.1% | 86.5% | -9.6% | 81.4% | 5.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 84.8% 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 | 91.3% | 84.8% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 8.9% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 85% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 7.7% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.9% | 76.7% | -12.8% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 22.2% | 13.5% | 8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.4% | 37.2% | 22.2% |
| Christian | 27.3% | 46.2% | -18.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ilminster Avenue was 234.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.8% higher than the Filwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ilminster Avenue has the 8th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Filwood and the 189th highest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 113.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 128 Ilminster Avenue, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £226,000 | 2025-01-27 | £230,032 |
| 133 Ilminster Avenue, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2024-06-14 | £210,285 |
| 134 Ilminster Avenue, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £221,000 | 2020-12-18 | £263,915 |
| 144 Ilminster Avenue, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2020-03-23 | £205,921 |
| 134 Ilminster Avenue, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2016-09-08 | £243,983 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 220 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle West Early Years Centre Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN | 3out of 4 | 1,223 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 | 2,394 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 | 2,558 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 | 2,978 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 | 220 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Connaught Melvin Square , Knowle West BS4 1NH | 3out of 4 | 599 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle Park Primary School Queenshill Road , Knowle Park BS4 2XG | 3out of 4 | 629 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School of Christ The King Catholic Primary Hartcliffe Road , Filwood Park BS4 1HD | 3out of 4 | 672 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy New Oak Walsh Avenue , Hengrove BS14 9SN | 2out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,311 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School Fossedale Avenue , Whitchurch BS14 9LS | 3out of 4 | 1,868 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Somerset Square , BS1 6RT | 4out of 4 | 2,425 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Brislington Hungerford Road , Brislington BS4 5EY | 2out of 4 | 2,973 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedminster Down School Donald Road , Bedminster Down BS13 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 3,209 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 | 3,404 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 3,490 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 | 2,664 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merchants' Academy Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ | 1out of 4 | 3,089 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadlands Academy St Francis Road , Keynsham BS31 2DY | 3out of 4 | 5,421 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowle DGE Academy Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN | 3out of 4 | 1,305 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleve House School 254 Wells Road , Knowle BS4 2PN | - not rated | 1,401 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| LPW Independent School LPW House , Princess Street BS3 4AG | - not rated | 2,143 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect Education Trust Tramway Road , Brislington BS4 3DS | - not rated | 2,323 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Fosseway School Bridge Learning Campus , Teyfant Road BS13 0RG | 3out of 4 | 2,495 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 | 545 yd | |
| The Park Knowle Cafe | The Park, Daventry Road | 545 yd | |
| The Sandwish Shop | 41 Filwood Broadway | 627 yd | |
| Nemos Fish Bar | 1 Melvin Square | 707 yd | |
| Foodies | 5 Melvin Square | 707 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knowle Cricket Club | Knowle Cricket Club, Broad Walk | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newquay Fish Bar | 96 Newquay Road | 134 yd | |
| Pizza Plus | 35 Filwood Broadway | 600 yd | |
| Mayfair Take-Away | 21 Filwood Broadway | 600 yd | |
| Peking Chef | 4 The Parade | 670 yd | |
| Hengrove Fish Bar | 8 The Parade | 670 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ilminster Avenue E-Act Academy ILMINSTER AVENUE | grass pitches | 105 yd |
| The Park Knowle THE PARK THE PARK DAVENTRY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 446 yd |
| Filwood Swimming Pool (Closed) Filwood Broadway | swimming pool | 640 yd |
| Oasis Academy Connaught LEINSTER AVENUE | grass pitches | 703 yd |
| Oasis Academy New Oak WALSH AVENUE | grass pitches | 941 yd |
| Filwood Park Playing Fields CRESWICKE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,030 yd |
| Knowle Cricket Club Broad Walk | grass pitches | 1,060 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.