Norton Road is in Bristol and in Bristol district. BS4 2HA 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 Norton Road, Bristol, BS4 2HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS4 2EZ, BS4 2HB, BS4 2EU, BS4 2HD, BS4 2EX, BS4 2PH, BS4 2DN, BS4 2DP, BS4 2PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS4 2HA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 53% | 48.4% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 47% | 51.6% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 BS4 2HA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54% 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 | 36.6% | 35.4% | -1.2% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 54% | 5.0% | 44.2% | 9.8% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 7.6% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 2.3% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (88.5%) 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 | 50.7% | 55.6% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 7.2% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 32.9% | 3.4% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 8.2% | -6.9% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.1% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 2HA this area, 8.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 54.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.9% | 8.7% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 3.4% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 10.3% | -9.9% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 17.5% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.7% | 54.4% | 13.7% | 33.8% | 20.6% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 6.4% | 9.1% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 88.3% | 85.6% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 4.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 88.5% 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 | 90.6% | 88.5% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 5% | 3.8% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 88.5% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 9.7% | 9.0% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 0.9% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.2% | 37.2% | 23.0% |
| Christian | 26.3% | 46.2% | -19.9% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 8.2% | 6.5% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norton Road was 8.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.6% lower than the Knowle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Norton Road has the lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Knowle and the 22nd lowest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Norton Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2023-02-02 | £613,068 |
| 18 Norton Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2021-09-29 | £600,106 |
| 30 Norton Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £539,000 | 2018-12-13 | £697,488 |
| 18 Norton Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2016-10-10 | £581,942 |
| 44 Norton Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £366,000 | 2016-08-23 | £507,825 |
BS4 2HA 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.
BS4 2HA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,298 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilminster Avenue Nursery School Ilminster Avenue , Knowle West BS4 1BX | 3out of 4 | 1,333 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 | 1,724 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle West Early Years Centre Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN | 3out of 4 | 2,249 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Novers Hill Nursery School Leinster Avenue , Novers Hill BS4 1NN | - not rated | 2,254 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 299 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle Infant School School Road , Knowle BS4 3BW | - not rated | 387 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcrest Primary School Cemetery Road , Totterdown BS4 3DE | 3out of 4 | 398 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle Park Junior School Queenshill Road , Knowle BS4 2XG | - not rated | 625 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle Park Infant School Queenshill Road , Knowle Park BS4 2XG | - not rated | 625 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrywood Boys' School Daventry Road , Knowle BS4 1QD | - not rated | 1,143 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Merrywood School Daventry Road , Knowle BS4 1QD | - not rated | 1,143 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Temple Quarter Spring Street , BS3 4PZ | - not rated | 1,403 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Somerset Square , BS1 6RT | - not rated | 1,711 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Daventry Road Walsh Avenue , BS14 9SQ | - not rated | 1,959 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,465 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brendan's Sixth Form College Broomhill Road , Brislington BS4 5RQ | - not rated | 2,937 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 3,065 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 4,764 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 5,013 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 | 3,946 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merchants' Academy Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ | - not rated | 4,283 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Merchants' Academy Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ | 1out of 4 | 4,371 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 | 195 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park Community School Daventry Road , Knowle BS4 1DQ | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect Education Trust Tramway Road , Brislington BS4 3DS | - not rated | 1,177 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Focus School - Berkeley Campus Tramway Road , Brislington BS4 3DS | - not rated | 1,209 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 | 1,298 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assilah Bistro | 194-196 Wells Road | 240 yd | |
| Club 3000 Bingo | 32 Broadwalk Shopping Centre, Broad Walk | 326 yd | |
| i-Play Soft Play Limited | 31 Broadwalk Shopping Centre, Broad Walk | 384 yd | |
| Nook Fox & West | 337 Wells Road | 386 yd | |
| A Cappella | 184c Wells Road | 397 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George | The George Inn, 228 Wells Road | 240 yd | |
| Snooker City | 33 Broadwalk Shopping Centre, Broad Walk | 384 yd | |
| Knowle Cricket Club | Knowle Cricket Club, Broad Walk | 464 yd | |
| Bruhaha | 156-158 Wells Road | 561 yd | |
| Knowle Constitutional Club | 162 Wells Road | 569 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wang's Fish Bar | 200 Wells Road | 258 yd | |
| Happy House | 3 Redcatch Road | 305 yd | |
| Knowle Fish Bar | 280 Wells Road | 339 yd | |
| Xing Wang | 17 Harrowdene Road | 378 yd | |
| Subway | 29 Broadwalk Shopping Centre, Broad Walk | 384 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 20-21 Broadwalk Shopping Centre, Broad Walk | 393 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redcatch Park REDCATCH PARK REDCATCH PARK BROAD WALK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 246 yd |
| Fit4Less (Bristol Broadwalk) Broadwalk Shopping Centre Broadwalk Shopping Centre | health and fitness suite | 359 yd |
| Knowle Cricket Club Broad Walk | grass pitches | 505 yd |
| Totterdown Gym 101-106 101-106 WELLS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 749 yd |
| St Martins Church Hall ST. MARTINS ROAD | 798 yd | |
| Jubilee Swimming Pool (Bristol) JUBILEE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 829 yd |
| Crescent Lawn Tennis Club THE CREST | tennis courts | 888 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 | 163.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.