The Mead is in Dundry, Bristol and in North Somerset district. BS41 8LF is located in the Winford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Somerset. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Mead, Dundry, Bristol, BS41 8LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS41 8LQ, BS41 8LG, BS41 8LE, BS41 8LH, BS41 8JE, BS41 8LJ, BS41 8JA, BS41 8LN, BS41 8JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS41 8LF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.6% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.4% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 BS41 8LF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.8% 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 | 21.1% | 22.8% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -15.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.7% | 58.8% | -5.9% | 44.2% | 14.6% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 8.8% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 (86.9%) 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 | 46.5% | 55.5% | 9.0% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 40.9% | 31.4% | -9.5% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 9.9% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 BS41 8LF this area, 7.9% 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 47.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.6% | 7.9% | -7.7% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 7.9% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 14.1% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 7.5% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 11.9% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.4% | 47.6% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 13.8% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.8% | 96.7% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 97% | 97.1% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 97.1% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92% | 76.7% | 15.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.4% | 37.2% | 19.2% |
| Christian | 37.5% | 46.2% | -8.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Mead was 59.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.7% lower than the Backwell average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Mead has the 11th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Backwell and the 302nd highest crime rate of 731 local areas in North Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.3%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 The Mead, Bristol, North Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2013-08-15 | £541,547 |
| 5 The Mead, Bristol, North Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £287,000 | 2011-09-16 | £514,942 |
| 4 The Mead, Bristol, North Somerset Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2008-12-12 | £528,307 |
BS41 8LF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% 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.
BS41 8LF 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 | 68 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartcliffe Nursery School and Children's Centre Hareclive Road , Hartcliffe BS13 0JW | - not rated | 3,001 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Novers Hill Nursery School Leinster Avenue , Novers Hill BS4 1NN | - not rated | 4,626 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle West Early Years Centre Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN | 3out of 4 | 4,640 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundry Church of England Primary School 110 Dundry Lane , Dundry BS41 8JE | - not rated | 131 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dundry Church of England Primary School 110 Dundry Lane , BS41 8JE | 3out of 4 | 131 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dundry Church of England Primary School 110 Dundry Lane , Dundry BS41 8JE | - not rated | 131 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Four Acres Academy Four Acres , Withywood BS13 8RB | 3out of 4 | 1,377 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Four Acres Primary School Four Acres , Withywood BS13 8RB | - not rated | 1,377 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Withywood Community School Molesworth Drive , Withywood BS13 9BL | - not rated | 2,352 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedminster Down School Donald Road , Bedminster Down BS13 7DQ | - not rated | 3,136 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedminster Down School Donald Road , Bedminster Down BS13 7DQ | - not rated | 3,136 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Learning Campus - Secondary Bridge Learning Campus , William Jessop Way BS13 0RL | - not rated | 3,976 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrywood Girls' School Downton Road , BS4 1QB | - not rated | 4,804 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-Act Merchants' Academy Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ | 1out of 4 | 2,521 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merchants' Academy Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ | - not rated | 2,608 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Learning Campus William Jessop Way , BS13 0RL | 3out of 4 | 3,812 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrave School The Willows , 159 Four Acres BS13 8RA | - not rated | 1,379 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Venturers' Academy Withywood Road , Withywood BS13 9AX | 2out of 4 | 1,872 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Wood School 139 Gatehouse Avenue , Bishopsworth BS13 9AB | - not rated | 2,106 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulford School Fulford Road , Hartcliffe BS13 9PB | - not rated | 2,964 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulford Centre Fulford Road , Hartcliffe BS13 9PB | - not rated | 2,964 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundry Village Hall | Dundry Pre School, Crabtree Lane | 266 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundry Royal British Legion Social Club Ltd | Memorial Hall, 106 Dundry Lane | 193 yd | |
| Dundry Inn | Church Road | 243 yd | |
| Carpenters Tavern (The) | Wells Road | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chew Valley Country Market | Greystones, Downs Road | 86 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dundry Playing Fields CRABTREE LANE | grass pitches | 286 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 | 23.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 25.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 39.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 39.5 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 6.38 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.