King Road is in Bristol and in Bristol district. BS4 2LS 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 King Road, Bristol, BS4 2LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS4 2NJ, BS4 2NH, BS4 2LP, BS4 2LU, BS14 9AD, BS4 2JU, BS14 9AE, BS4 2LR, BS4 2LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS4 2LS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.5% | 51.1% | 5.6% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 54.5% | 48.9% | -5.6% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 2LS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.4% 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 | 40.5% | 53.4% | 12.9% | 37.9% | 15.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.7% | 29.8% | -9.9% | 44.2% | -14.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5% | 2.3% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 9.2% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 3.8% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (89%) 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 | 49.5% | 54.3% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 34.7% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 7.3% | -4.9% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 2LS this area, 9.5% 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 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.1% | 9.5% | -9.6% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 7.6% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 8% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 5.3% | -0.8% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 19.5% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.1% | 48.5% | 16.4% | 33.8% | 14.7% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| White | 95% | 96.2% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.4% | 91.2% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 7.9% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 91.2% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 5% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.3% | 37.2% | 16.1% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around King Road was 59.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.1% lower than the Knowle average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
King Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Knowle and the 444th lowest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 King Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2024-11-29 | £582,087 |
| 28 King Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2023-11-29 | £489,904 |
| 20 King Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2022-08-04 | £562,961 |
| 8 King Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-03-25 | £373,159 |
| 24 King Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £436,500 | 2021-06-25 | £496,655 |
BS4 2LS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 119 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilminster Avenue Nursery School Ilminster Avenue , Knowle West BS4 1BX | 3out of 4 | 1,288 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 | 1,970 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Novers Hill Nursery School Leinster Avenue , Novers Hill BS4 1NN | - not rated | 2,576 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle West Early Years Centre Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN | 3out of 4 | 2,608 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 | 2,667 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Town Lane Junior School West Town Lane , BS4 5DT | - not rated | 605 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Town Lane Infant School West Town Lane , Brislington BS4 5DT | - not rated | 624 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Town Lane Primary School West Town Lane , Brislington BS4 5DT | - not rated | 676 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Town Lane Academy West Town Lane , Brislington BS4 5DT | 3out of 4 | 676 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle Park Junior School Queenshill Road , Knowle BS4 2XG | - not rated | 869 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Daventry Road Walsh Avenue , BS14 9SQ | - not rated | 1,462 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hengrove Community Arts College Petherton Road , Hengrove BS14 9BU | - not rated | 1,485 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy John Williams Petherton Road , Hengrove BS14 9BU | 3out of 4 | 1,485 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrywood Boys' School Daventry Road , Knowle BS4 1QD | - not rated | 1,494 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Merrywood School Daventry Road , Knowle BS4 1QD | - not rated | 1,494 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,110 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bristol College Marksbury Road , Bedminster BS3 5JL | - not rated | 2,175 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 4,005 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 | 3,735 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merchants' Academy Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ | - not rated | 4,460 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Merchants' Academy Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ | 1out of 4 | 4,546 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus School - Berkeley Campus Tramway Road , Brislington BS4 3DS | - not rated | 792 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleve House School 254 Wells Road , Knowle BS4 2PN | - not rated | 816 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect Education Trust Tramway Road , Brislington BS4 3DS | - not rated | 1,149 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park Community School Daventry Road , Knowle BS4 1DQ | - not rated | 1,499 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel Christian School 817A Bath Road , Brislington BS4 5NL | - not rated | 1,547 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Treats | 15 Broad Walk | 520 yd | |
| Rileys Cafe | 19 Broad Walk | 534 yd | |
| Nook Fox & West | 337 Wells Road | 561 yd | |
| i-Play Soft Play Limited | 31 Broadwalk Shopping Centre, Broad Walk | 563 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining | Tesco Stores Ltd, Callington Road | 569 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knowle Bowling Club | Knowle Bowling Club, Wells Road | 301 yd | |
| Knowle Lawn Tennis Club | Knowle Lawn Tennis Club, Wells Road | 301 yd | |
| The Knowle | The Knowle Hotel, Leighton Road | 380 yd | |
| Filwood Sports Association | Filwood Park Playing Fields, Creswicke Road | 448 yd | |
| Snooker City | 33 Broadwalk Shopping Centre, Broad Walk | 563 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Lee Fish Bar | 57 Greenleaze | 337 yd | |
| Rocky's House | 51 Greenleaze | 337 yd | |
| VEER RAJ | 45 Greenleaze | 337 yd | |
| iGrill shawarma | 318 Wells Road | 471 yd | |
| Miss Millies Fried Chicken | 312 Wells Road | 484 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 20-21 Broadwalk Shopping Centre, Broad Walk | 551 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Callington Road | 569 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Martins Church Hall ST. MARTINS ROAD | 148 yd | |
| Jubilee Swimming Pool (Bristol) JUBILEE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 183 yd |
| Crescent Lawn Tennis Club THE CREST | tennis courts | 488 yd |
| Knowle Cricket Club Broad Walk | grass pitches | 500 yd |
| Fit4Less (Bristol Broadwalk) Broadwalk Shopping Centre Broadwalk Shopping Centre | health and fitness suite | 611 yd |
| South Bristol Sports Centre WEST TOWN LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 689 yd |
| Manor Farm WEST TOWN LANE | grass pitches | 689 yd |
| Redcatch Park REDCATCH PARK REDCATCH PARK BROAD WALK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 778 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 253 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 28.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.