Overview of BS40 5QA

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High Street is in Wrington, Bristol and in North Somerset district. BS40 5QA is located in the Wrington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Somerset. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.

StreetScan combines information about High Street, Wrington, Bristol, BS40 5QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: BS40 5JZ, BS40 5LA, BS40 5NA, BS40 5LD, BS40 5QH, BS40 5QE, BS40 5JL, BS40 5QD, BS40 5PU.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS40 5QA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52.2%49.3%-2.9% 51.0% -1.7%
Male47.8%50.7%2.9% 49.0% 1.7%

Partnership Status

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 BS40 5QA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.5% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single22.5%21.4%-1.1% 37.9% -16.5%
Married: Opposite sex63.1%60.5%-2.6% 44.2% 16.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.8%0.8% 0.1% 0.7%
Separated0.8%2.8%2.0% 2.2% 0.6%
Divorced6.6%6%-0.6% 9.1% -3.1%
Widowed7%8.5%1.5% 6.1% 2.4%

Health

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 (90.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health54.2%58.5%4.3% 48.4% 10.1%
Good health32.2%32.4%0.2% 33.6% -1.2%
Fair health10.3%7.7%-2.6% 12.7% -5.0%
Bad health2.3%1%-1.3% 4.0% -3.0%
Very bad health1%0.3%-0.7% 1.2% -0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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 BS40 5QA this area, 6% 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 55.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications10.7%6%-4.7% 18.2% -12.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 8.2%4.4%-3.8% 9.6% -5.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels16%13.2%-2.8% 13.4% -0.2%
Apprenticeship2.9%6.4%3.5% 5.3% 1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels8.6%12.4%3.8% 16.9% -4.5%
Degree or Similar49.6%55.2%5.6% 33.8% 21.4%
Other4.1%2.4%-1.7% 2.8% -0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Indian0.3%0.3%0.0% 3.1% -2.8%
Mixed White and Asian0.7%0%-0.7% 0.8% -0.8%
Mixed Other1%0%-1.0% 0.8% -0.8%
White98%99.7%1.7% 81.4% 18.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom95.7%91.3%-4.4% 83.2% 8.1%
European Union1.3%2.1%0.8% 6.1% -4.0%
Rest of Europe0.3%1.4%1.1% 0.8% 0.6%
Africa1%1.7%0.7% 2.7% -1.0%
Middle East and Asia0.7%1%0.3% 5.6% -4.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.7%2.1%1.4% 1.3% 0.8%
Oceania0%0.3%0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
British Overseas0.3%0%-0.3% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK94.7%91.6%-3.1% 83.2% 8.4%
10+ Years0%6.6%6.6% 9.8% -3.2%
5-10 Years0.3%1%0.7% 2.9% -1.9%
Less than 2 years5%0.7%-4.3% 1.9% -1.2%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom96.5% 76.7% 19.8%
Ireland0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Italy0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Other EU countries0.4% 1.5% -1.1%
Other Europe0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
South and Eastern Africa0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
No passport held1.4% 13.5% -12.1%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion40.4% 37.2% 3.2%
Christian51.9% 46.2% 5.7%
Hindu0.3% 1.7% -1.4%
Jewish0.7% 0.5% 0.2%
Not answered6.6% 6.0% 0.6%

Safety

Is High Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 37.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.1% lower than the Backwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

High Street has the 15th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Backwell and the 315th lowest crime rate of 733 local areas in North Somerset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.4%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£54,300
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in BS40 5QA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on High Street are based on 911 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Somerset.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for High Street, Wrington, Bristol, BS40 5QA

Estimated Average Property Prices for BS40 5QA

Average Price
£419,800
Semi-Detached
£144,628
Terraced
£376,192
Detached
£648,669
Flats/Maisonettes
£191,322
Other
£868,227

Estimated Average Property Prices for High Street

Average Price
£397,489
Semi-Detached
£452,402
Terraced
£383,803
Detached
£595,707
Flats/Maisonettes
£216,283
Other
£825,205

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on High Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Flat 2 Buglers High Street, Bristol, North Somerset
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£245,0002022-06-29 £243,219
Plough Inn High Street, Bristol, North Somerset
Other, an established residential building
£825,0002021-08-09 £879,264
Flat 3 Buglers High Street, Bristol, North Somerset
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£147,5002021-06-11 £156,852
Hove Cottage High Street, Bristol, North Somerset
Terraced, an established residential building
£275,0002021-04-28 £319,767
The Watch House High Street, Bristol, North Somerset
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£125,0002021-01-20 £149,498
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BS40 5QA

Employment

BS40 5QA 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in BS40 5QA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired96
Full-Time Employee77
Self-Employed26
Part-Time Employee18
Student (economically inactive)12
Other5
Looking after home or family5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)4
Unemployed3
Long-Term Sick or disabled0

Employment Industry

Education16
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles15
Human health and social work activities13
Professional, scientific and technical activities12
Manufacturing9
Accommodation and food service activities9
Financial and insurance activities8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security8
Real estate activities8
Administrative and support service activities6
Information and communication6
Construction6
Other3
Transport and storage3
Mining and quarrying2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wrington Church of England Primary School
School Road , Wrington BS40 5NA
4out of 4 302 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Churchill Church of England Primary School
Pudding Pie Lane , Langford BS40 5EL
3out of 4 3,191 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
St Andrew's Primary School
Station Road , Congresbury BS49 5DX
3out of 4 3,925 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Burrington Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Burrington , BS40 7AD
3out of 4 4,014 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Court-De-Wyck Church School
Bishops Road , Claverham BS49 4NF
3out of 4 4,060 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Churchill Academy & Sixth Form
Churchill Green , Churchill BS25 5QN
4out of 4 4,751 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Plough at Wrington (The)High Street0 yd
Golden LionGolden Lion, Broad Street73 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Wrington Primary School
SCHOOL ROAD
grass pitches187 yd
Wrington Recreation Ground
Silver Street
grass pitches, tennis courts529 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 95.2%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 47.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 47.6%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 47.6%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed73.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed65.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed18.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed16.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.