Lilymead Avenue is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS4 2BX is located in the Windmill Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lilymead Avenue, Bristol, BS4 2BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS4 2BY, BS4 2EB, BS4 2BZ, BS4 2EE, BS4 2EF, BS4 2EA, BS4 2BU, BS4 2DA, BS4 2AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS4 2BX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 48.3% | 48.7% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 51.7% | 51.3% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 2BX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.7% 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 | 62.3% | 66.7% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 28.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.1% | 20.1% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -24.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 8.2% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 51.4% | 50.8% | -0.6% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 36.6% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 7.9% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 59.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.1% | 12.2% | 2.1% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 3.6% | -8.7% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 10.8% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 10.8% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.3% | 59.5% | 13.2% | 33.8% | 25.7% |
| Other | 8.2% | 1.4% | -6.8% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 2% | -2.4% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 81.9% | 87.4% | 5.5% | 81.4% | 6.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 77.5% 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 | 81% | 77.5% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -5.7% |
| European Union | 10.6% | 13.6% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.7% | 77.5% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 10.9% | 6.2% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 6% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 3.6% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 2% | -2.4% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.7% | 37.2% | 25.5% |
| Christian | 21.1% | 46.2% | -25.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lilymead Avenue was 122.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 102.1% higher than the Windmill Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lilymead Avenue has the 5th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Windmill Hill and the 503rd highest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Lilymead Avenue, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £810,000 | 2025-02-26 | £801,196 |
| 12 Lilymead Avenue, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2022-07-18 | £884,459 |
| 34 Lilymead Avenue, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2021-06-25 | £820,681 |
| Ground Floor Flat 36 Lilymead Avenue, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £281,000 | 2020-03-05 | £319,181 |
| 12 Lilymead Avenue, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2018-03-15 | £820,926 |
BS4 2BX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 146 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1,046 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 | 1,162 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilminster Avenue Nursery School Ilminster Avenue , Knowle West BS4 1BX | 3out of 4 | 1,687 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre Haviland House , St Judes BS2 0DT | 3out of 4 | 2,170 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle West Early Years Centre Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN | 3out of 4 | 2,265 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowle Junior School Cemetery Road , BS4 3DE | - not rated | 365 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle Infant School School Road , Knowle BS4 3BW | - not rated | 393 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcrest Primary School Cemetery Road , Totterdown BS4 3DE | 3out of 4 | 421 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Park Primary School Atlas Road , Bedminster BS3 4QS | - not rated | 958 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Park Primary School Atlas Road , Bedminster BS3 4QS | 3out of 4 | 958 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Temple Quarter Spring Street , BS3 4PZ | - not rated | 839 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Somerset Square , BS1 6RT | - not rated | 1,146 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrywood Boys' School Daventry Road , Knowle BS4 1QD | - not rated | 1,321 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Merrywood School Daventry Road , Knowle BS4 1QD | - not rated | 1,321 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrywood Girls' School Downton Road , BS4 1QB | - not rated | 2,086 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bristol College Marksbury Road , Bedminster BS3 5JL | - not rated | 1,264 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 2,515 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brendan's Sixth Form College Broomhill Road , Brislington BS4 5RQ | - not rated | 3,439 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 4,220 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 4,574 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 | 3out of 4 | 4,223 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merchants' Academy Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ | - not rated | 4,333 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Merchants' Academy Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ | 1out of 4 | 4,422 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 706 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| LPW Independent School LPW House , Princess Street BS3 4AG | - not rated | 998 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meriton Education and Support for Young Parents Meriton Street , St Philip's BS2 0SZ | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Park Community School Daventry Road , Knowle BS4 1DQ | - not rated | 1,309 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bri03 Bridge Year 11 Philip Street , Windmill City Farm BS3 4EA | - not rated | 1,355 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Totterdown Canteen | 141 Wells Road | 122 yd | |
| Boona Boona Coffee Roasters | 152 Wells Road | 168 yd | |
| Truffled of Totterdown | 152 Wells Road | 168 yd | |
| Bank | 107 Wells Road | 170 yd | |
| Fox & West | Unit 2, 172 Wells Road | 265 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knowle Constitutional Club | 162 Wells Road | 168 yd | |
| Bruhaha | 156-158 Wells Road | 172 yd | |
| George | The George Inn, 228 Wells Road | 394 yd | |
| The Shakespeare | The Shakespeare, 1 Henry Street | 407 yd | |
| New Found Out | 60 Green Street | 426 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Waha Original Takeaway | 147 Wells Road | 122 yd | |
| Farrows Fish and Chips | 146 Wells Road | 168 yd | |
| The Oxford Grill | 30 Oxford Street | 294 yd | |
| Wang's Fish Bar | 200 Wells Road | 375 yd | |
| Willow Curry Bar | 86 St Johns Lane | 600 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 20-21 Broadwalk Shopping Centre, Broad Walk | 959 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Totterdown Gym 101-106 101-106 WELLS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 190 yd |
| Redcatch Park REDCATCH PARK REDCATCH PARK BROAD WALK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 779 yd |
| Victoria Park SOMERSET TERRACE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 899 yd |
| Fit4Less (Bristol Broadwalk) Broadwalk Shopping Centre Broadwalk Shopping Centre | health and fitness suite | 921 yd |
| Knowle Cricket Club Broad Walk | grass pitches | 1,063 yd |
| Victoria House (Closed) Victoria House Victoria House Temple Gate | 1,079 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 | 135.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.