Whistley Lane is in West Harptree, Bristol and in Bath And North East Somerset district. BS40 6HD is located in the Mendip electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Somerset. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Whistley Lane, West Harptree, Bristol, BS40 6HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS40 6HB, BS40 6EA, BS40 6HA, BS40 6HU, BS40 6AR, BS40 6EE, BS40 6ED, BS40 6EB, BS40 6HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS40 6HD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.9% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.1% | -0.6% | 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 vicinity of BS40 6HD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.1% 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 | 22.3% | 28.7% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.1% | 56.1% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 11.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 8.5% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4.2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (85.3%) 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 | 57.2% | 55.6% | -1.6% | 48.4% | 7.2% |
| Good health | 27.3% | 29.7% | 2.4% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 11.3% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 22.1% | 14.5% | -7.6% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 7.8% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 13.6% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 15.6% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.6% | 41.9% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 8.1% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.9% | 98.7% | 2.8% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Other | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 95.4% | 95.1% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 96% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0.9% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whistley Lane was 53.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.8% higher than the Chew Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whistley Lane has the 17th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Chew Valley and the 266th highest crime rate of 598 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.6%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ragstone House Whistley Lane, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £970,000 | 2023-08-22 | £970,950 |
| Whistley Barn Whistley Lane, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset Other, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2019-06-20 | £401,705 |
| Sunnyside Whistley Lane, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2018-07-03 | £530,826 |
| Ragstone House Whistley Lane, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset Other, an established residential building | £326,000 | 2018-04-30 | £379,087 |
BS40 6HD 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.
BS40 6HD 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 | 145 |
| Retired | 121 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Education | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Harptree Church of England Primary School Church Lane , East Harptree BS40 6BD | 3out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ubley Church of England Primary School The Street , Ubley BS40 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 3,819 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Sutton Primary School Wick Road , Bishop Sutton BS39 5XD | 4out of 4 | 3,937 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chew Stoke Church School School Lane , Chew Stoke BS40 8UY | 3out of 4 | 5,251 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Inn | The Street, West Harptree | 116 yd | |
| The Waldegrave Arms | Waldegrave Arms, Church Lane | 1,057 yd | |
| The Blue Bowl Inn | The Blue Bowl, Bristol Road | 1,091 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Harptree Playing Field EAST HARPTREE PLAYING FIELD EAST HARPTREE PLAYING FIELD TOWNSEND | grass pitches, tennis courts | 938 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 | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.