Carlow Road is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS4 1LA is located in the Filwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Carlow Road, Bristol, BS4 1LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS4 1LB, BS4 1JU, BS4 1JZ, BS4 1LD, BS4 1JP, BS4 1JT, BS4 1JW, BS4 1NJ, BS4 1LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS4 1LA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 54.2% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 47.7% | 45.8% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 1LA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.9% 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 | 36.2% | 44.9% | 8.7% | 37.9% | 7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.4% | 37.4% | -12.0% | 44.2% | -6.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 6.8% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 7.2% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 44.1% | 44.4% | 0.3% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 29.5% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 15.2% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 9.1% | 7.3% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
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 1LA this area, 30.2% 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 19.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.9% | 30.2% | -10.7% | 18.2% | 12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 13.4% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 16% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 5.3% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 13.4% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.1% | 19.5% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -14.3% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.3% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 5% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 90.9% | 87.7% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 6.3% |
| 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, 83.8% 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 | 93.4% | 83.8% | -9.6% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 4.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 85% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 10.2% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 2% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.3% | 76.7% | -19.4% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 34.1% | 13.5% | 20.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.3% | 37.2% | 19.1% |
| Christian | 35.5% | 46.2% | -10.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| 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 Carlow Road was 238.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.7% higher than the Filwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carlow Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Filwood and the 180th highest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 139.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Carlow Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-09-02 | £240,000 |
| 18 Carlow Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-12-08 | £197,901 |
| 21 Carlow Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-04-26 | £206,034 |
| 15 Carlow Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-07-30 | £263,333 |
| 13 Carlow Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2019-09-06 | £243,475 |
BS4 1LA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowle West Early Years Centre Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN | 3out of 4 | 376 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilminster Avenue Specialist Nursery School Ilminster Avenue , Knowle West BS4 1BX | 3out of 4 | 1,037 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 | 2,370 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 | 2,502 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 | 3,001 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Connaught Melvin Square , Knowle West BS4 1NH | 3out of 4 | 274 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School of Christ The King Catholic Primary Hartcliffe Road , Filwood Park BS4 1HD | 3out of 4 | 415 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield E-Act Primary Academy Novers Lane , Knowle West BS4 1QW | 3out of 4 | 901 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Marksbury Road Marksbury Road , BS3 5JL | 4out of 4 | 930 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilminster Avenue E-ACT Academy Ilminster Avenue , Knowle West BS4 1BX | 3out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,976 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedminster Down School Donald Road , Bedminster Down BS13 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,359 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Somerset Square , BS1 6RT | 4out of 4 | 2,426 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School Fossedale Avenue , Whitchurch BS14 9LS | 3out of 4 | 2,469 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School College Square , BS1 5TS | 4out of 4 | 3,120 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 3,179 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brendan's Sixth Form College Broomhill Road , Brislington BS4 5RQ | - not rated | 4,259 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchants' Academy Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ | 1out of 4 | 2,397 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Learning Campus William Jessop Way , BS13 0RL | 1out of 4 | 2,441 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 484 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleve House School 254 Wells Road , Knowle BS4 2PN | - not rated | 2,052 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| LPW Independent School LPW House , Princess Street BS3 4AG | - not rated | 2,119 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Fosseway School Bridge Learning Campus , Teyfant Road BS13 0RG | 3out of 4 | 2,270 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect Education Trust Tramway Road , Brislington BS4 3DS | - not rated | 3,037 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sandwish Shop | 41 Filwood Broadway | 315 yd | |
| Nemos Fish Bar | 1 Melvin Square | 367 yd | |
| Foodies | 5 Melvin Square | 367 yd | |
| Cafe Kenya - Knowle DGE | Knowle Dge Academy, Leinster Avenue | 419 yd | |
| Quality BAPS & Buffets | 11 Kenn Court, Roman Farm Road | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Kebab House | 60 Leinster Avenue | 279 yd | |
| Pizza Plus | 35 Filwood Broadway | 291 yd | |
| Mayfair Take-Away | 21 Filwood Broadway | 291 yd | |
| Caspian Fish Bar | 68 Leinster Avenue | 304 yd | |
| Champions | 4 Melvin Square | 367 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Connaught LEINSTER AVENUE | grass pitches | 227 yd |
| Filwood Swimming Pool (Closed) Filwood Broadway | swimming pool | 392 yd |
| The Florence Brown Community School (Closed) Leinster Avenue | grass pitches, swimming pool | 546 yd |
| Knowle Dge Learning Centre LEINSTER AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 549 yd |
| Filwood Park Playing Fields CRESWICKE ROAD | grass pitches | 562 yd |
| The Park Knowle THE PARK THE PARK DAVENTRY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 753 yd |
| Ilminster Avenue E-Act Academy ILMINSTER AVENUE | grass pitches | 928 yd |
| Oasis Academy Marksbury Road MARKSBURY ROAD | 1,014 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 165.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.