Wells Road is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS4 2QP 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 Wells Road, Bristol, BS4 2QP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS4 2QW, BS4 2NJ, BS4 2NH, BS14 9AA, BS14 9AD, BS4 2SH, BS4 2TL, BS4 2SL, BS14 9AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS4 2QP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 51.3% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 50.5% | 48.7% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 2QP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43% 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 | 35% | 43% | 8.0% | 37.9% | 5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.5% | 46.1% | -5.4% | 44.2% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 6.5% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 3.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 52.9% | 50.1% | -2.8% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 36.1% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 10.4% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.3% | 10.8% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 10% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 13.6% | -5.5% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 19.1% | 3.2% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 39.3% | 11.4% | 33.8% | 5.5% |
| Other | 5% | 2.2% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 93.1% | 86.3% | -6.8% | 81.4% | 4.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 87.5% 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 | 90.9% | 87.5% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| European Union | 6% | 5% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 4.6% | 3.2% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 88% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 5.8% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.3% | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wells Road was 20.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.9% lower than the Knowle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Wells Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Knowle and the 136th lowest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 390 - 392 Wells Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-05-31 | £193,687 |
| Flat 6 390 - 392 Wells Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2022-03-11 | £203,526 |
| 380 Wells Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2021-12-10 | £511,176 |
| 388 Wells Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £444,000 | 2021-01-26 | £533,319 |
| Flat 3 390 - 392 Wells Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2018-04-06 | £220,585 |
BS4 2QP 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,051 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 | 1,924 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle West Early Years Centre Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN | 3out of 4 | 2,338 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 | 2,468 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre Haviland House , St Judes BS2 0DT | 4out of 4 | 3,367 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowle Park Primary School Queenshill Road , Knowle Park BS4 2XG | 3out of 4 | 663 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Town Lane Academy West Town Lane , Brislington BS4 5DT | 3out of 4 | 874 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcrest Primary School Cemetery Road , Totterdown BS4 3DE | 3out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilminster Avenue E-ACT Academy Ilminster Avenue , Knowle West BS4 1BX | 3out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy New Oak Walsh Avenue , Hengrove BS14 9SN | 2out of 4 | 1,354 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 | 1,437 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School Fossedale Avenue , Whitchurch BS14 9LS | 3out of 4 | 1,938 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Brislington Hungerford Road , Brislington BS4 5EY | 2out of 4 | 2,084 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Somerset Square , BS1 6RT | 4out of 4 | 2,461 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy Bristol Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | 3out of 4 | 3,493 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,389 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 3,788 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 | 3,575 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merchants' Academy Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ | 1out of 4 | 4,221 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadlands Academy St Francis Road , Keynsham BS31 2DY | 3out of 4 | 4,624 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 681 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect Education Trust Tramway Road , Brislington BS4 3DS | - not rated | 1,274 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel Christian School 817A Bath Road , Brislington BS4 5NL | - not rated | 1,827 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| LPW Independent School LPW House , Princess Street BS3 4AG | - not rated | 2,271 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle DGE Academy Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN | 3out of 4 | 2,434 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 433 yd | |
| Rileys Cafe | 19 Broad Walk | 439 yd | |
| Nook Fox & West | 337 Wells Road | 484 yd | |
| i-Play Soft Play Limited | 31 Broadwalk Shopping Centre, Broad Walk | 487 yd | |
| Club 3000 Bingo | 32 Broadwalk Shopping Centre, Broad Walk | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knowle Bowling Club | Knowle Bowling Club, Wells Road | 214 yd | |
| Knowle Lawn Tennis Club | Knowle Lawn Tennis Club, Wells Road | 214 yd | |
| The Knowle | The Knowle Hotel, Leighton Road | 460 yd | |
| Snooker City | 33 Broadwalk Shopping Centre, Broad Walk | 487 yd | |
| Filwood Sports Association | Filwood Park Playing Fields, Creswicke Road | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Lee Fish Bar | 57 Greenleaze | 146 yd | |
| Rocky's House | 51 Greenleaze | 146 yd | |
| VEER RAJ | 45 Greenleaze | 146 yd | |
| iGrill shawarma | 318 Wells Road | 430 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 3 Broad Walk | 439 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 20-21 Broadwalk Shopping Centre, Broad Walk | 482 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Callington Road | 760 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Martins Church Hall ST. MARTINS ROAD | 152 yd | |
| Jubilee Swimming Pool (Bristol) JUBILEE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 305 yd |
| Knowle Cricket Club Broad Walk | grass pitches | 376 yd |
| Fit4Less (Bristol Broadwalk) Broadwalk Shopping Centre Broadwalk Shopping Centre | health and fitness suite | 512 yd |
| Crescent Lawn Tennis Club THE CREST | tennis courts | 629 yd |
| Redcatch Park REDCATCH PARK REDCATCH PARK BROAD WALK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 668 yd |
| South Bristol Sports Centre WEST TOWN LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 693 yd |
| Manor Farm WEST TOWN LANE | grass pitches | 693 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 195.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.