Southside is in Congresbury, Bristol and in Woodspring district. BS49 5BS is located in the Congresbury & Puxton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Weston-Super-Mare. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Southside, Congresbury, Bristol, BS49 5BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS49 5BP, BS49 5BU, BS49 5BW, BS49 5BT, BS49 5AZ, BS49 5BL, BS49 5BD, BS49 5BN, BS49 5BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS49 5BS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 52.4% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 45.5% | 47.6% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 BS49 5BS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.1% 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 | 29.4% | 29.9% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57% | 60.1% | 3.1% | 44.2% | 15.9% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 6.9% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 2.4% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.5% | 55% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 6.6% |
| Good health | 35% | 28.8% | -6.2% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 13% | 11.2% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 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 | 13.1% | 11.1% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 8.4% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 16.7% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 2.4% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 21.3% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.8% | 38.7% | -1.1% | 33.8% | 4.9% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.4% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.8% | 95.7% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 94.9% | 93.1% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 4% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 93.1% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.6% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 76.7% | 8.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.7% | 37.2% | 15.5% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southside was 90.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.4% higher than the Congresbury & Puxton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southside has the 6th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Congresbury & Puxton and the 193rd highest crime rate of 733 local areas in North Somerset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Southside, Bristol, North Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2023-03-24 | £309,895 |
| 1 Southside, Bristol, North Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £338,000 | 2023-03-01 | £341,414 |
| 27 Southside, Bristol, North Somerset Terraced, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2022-02-01 | £205,269 |
| 9 Southside, Bristol, North Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £289,500 | 2022-01-14 | £322,268 |
| 20 Southside, Bristol, North Somerset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2021-10-19 | £266,428 |
BS49 5BS 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BS49 5BS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 91 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Primary School Station Road , Congresbury BS49 5DX | 3out of 4 | 670 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yatton Infant School High Street , Yatton BS49 4HJ | 4out of 4 | 1,845 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yatton Church of England Junior School High Street , Yatton BS49 4HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,934 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Court-De-Wyck Church School Bishops Road , Claverham BS49 4NF | 3out of 4 | 2,229 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrington Church of England Primary School School Road , Wrington BS40 5NA | 4out of 4 | 3,690 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill Academy & Sixth Form Churchill Green , Churchill BS25 5QN | 4out of 4 | 4,486 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Coffee @ Bridge House | Bridge House, High Street | 491 yd | |
| Congars Cafe | 1 Broad Street | 522 yd | |
| Cadbury Garden Centre | Smallway | 565 yd | |
| Heather's Coffee Shop | Round Trees Garden Centre, Smallway | 565 yd | |
| Cuppa | Middlecombe Nursery, Wrington Road | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plough Inn (The) | Plough Inn, High Street | 469 yd | |
| Congresbury Arms | High Street | 469 yd | |
| Old Inn | 18 Pauls Causeway | 608 yd | |
| Congresbury Recreation Club | Congresbury Recreation Club, Stonewell Drive | 797 yd | |
| Doubletree by Hilton Cadbury House | Frost Hill | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emzz Kebab | 2 Broad Street | 536 yd | |
| Oldfields Fish and Chips | Unit 6 The Precinct, Brinsea Road | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco Express, 2 Kent Road | 241 yd | |
| Welcome Store | Unit 1 Precinct, Brinsea Road | 821 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Andrews Church Of England Primary School STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 727 yd |
| Congresbury Cricket Club KING GEORGE V PLAYING FIELD KING GEORGE V PLAYING FIELD STONEWELL DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 747 yd |
| Broadstone Playing Field BROADSTONE PLAYING FIELD BROADSTONE PLAYING FIELD STONEWELL PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,046 yd |
| Cadbury House Hotel & Leisure Club CADBURY HOUSE CADBURY HOUSE FROST HILL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,056 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 | 85.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.