Park Crescent is in Whitehall, Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS5 7AR is located in the St George West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Park Crescent, Whitehall, Bristol, BS5 7AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS5 7AP, BS5 7AN, BS5 7AS, BS5 7AU, BS5 7AW, BS5 7AT, BS5 7BW, BS5 7BT, BS5 7AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS5 7AR 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 | 48.1% | 51.6% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 51.9% | 48.4% | -3.5% | 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 area around BS5 7AR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.5% 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 | 49.4% | 55.5% | 6.1% | 37.9% | 17.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.5% | 31.3% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -12.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 7.4% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 2.3% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 48.1% | 55.8% | 7.7% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 31.8% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 10.9% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 BS5 7AR this area, 5.4% 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 67.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.2% | 5.4% | -10.8% | 18.2% | -12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 5.4% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 5.8% | -10.4% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 12.8% | -2.9% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.2% | 67.1% | 30.9% | 33.8% | 33.3% |
| Other | 3.8% | 0.4% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% 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% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 88.7% | 87.9% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 6.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 89.5% 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 | 89.8% | 89.5% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.7% | 89.8% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.1% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 0.6% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0.9% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.5% | 37.2% | 24.3% |
| Christian | 25.2% | 46.2% | -21.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Crescent was 62.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.8% lower than the Easton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Park Crescent has the 14th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Easton and the 521st lowest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Park Crescent, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2025-08-04 | £631,767 |
| 1 Park Crescent, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2024-10-04 | £530,855 |
| 4 Park Crescent, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £532,000 | 2024-08-01 | £554,122 |
| 12 Park Crescent, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £586,000 | 2023-09-29 | £607,288 |
| 1 Park Crescent, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £387,500 | 2020-02-26 | £505,029 |
BS5 7AR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
BS5 7AR 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 | 131 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 379 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | 4out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburghs Park Nursery School Glenfrome Road , St Werburgh's BS2 9UX | 3out of 4 | 1,900 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 | 2,344 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 | 2,416 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Primary School Johnsons Lane , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 4out of 4 | 381 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill Academy Plummers Hill , St George BS5 7JU | 2out of 4 | 700 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill Infant School Clouds Hill Road , St George BS5 7LE | 3out of 4 | 729 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Blackswarth Road , Redfield BS5 8AS | 4out of 4 | 760 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redfield Educate Together Primary Academy Avonvale Road , Redfield BS5 9RH | 3out of 4 | 765 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The City Academy Bristol Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | 3out of 4 | 1,752 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School Allfoxton Road , Horfield BS7 9NL | 3out of 4 | 2,234 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | 3out of 4 | 2,254 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Cabot Academy Woodside Road , Kingswood BS15 8BD | 3out of 4 | 2,781 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 | 4,256 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 4,398 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Oak Academy Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT | 3out of 4 | 5,015 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snowdon Village Beam Street , Barton Hill BS5 9QR | 2out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colston's School Colston's School , Stapleton BS16 1BJ | - not rated | 2,082 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Academy Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG | 3out of 4 | 2,099 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Hospital Education Service Falkland Road , Montpelier BS6 5JL | 4out of 4 | 2,495 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Andalusia Academy Bristol Old School Building , St Matthias Park BS2 0BA | - not rated | 2,563 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanny Tingle's Tantalising Flavours | 19a Stretford Road | 110 yd | |
| Siam Smile | 325 Church Road | 414 yd | |
| Delhi favour | 196 Church Road | 435 yd | |
| The Red Church | 190 Church Road | 444 yd | |
| The Lock Up | 182 Church Road | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Head | 277-279 Whitehall Road | 266 yd | |
| The Dark Horse | The Dark Horse, 172-174 Church Road | 473 yd | |
| The Fire Engine | The Fire Engine, 188 Church Road | 493 yd | |
| St George Labour Club | 326a Church Road | 509 yd | |
| The Red Lion | The Red Lion, 206 Whitehall Road | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Box | 346 Whitehall Road | 120 yd | |
| Curry Mahal | 351 Church Road | 415 yd | |
| Spice Express | 224 Church Road | 443 yd | |
| Curry Raj | 298 Church Road | 449 yd | |
| Blue Sky Pizza and Kebab | 288 Church Road | 449 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 241-249 Church Road | 475 yd | |
| Aldi | 273-279 Church Road | 475 yd | |
| Co-op | Co-Operative, Wyatts View | 1,055 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St George Park LYNDALE ROAD | tennis courts | 136 yd |
| Whitehall Sports Ground JOHNSONS ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 429 yd |
| Rose Green Sports Leisure GORDON ROAD | grass pitches | 510 yd |
| St Patrick'S Catholic Primary School BLACKSWARTH ROAD | grass pitches | 733 yd |
| Stand Strong Fitness (Closed) Clay Hill | 965 yd | |
| Bristol Fitness Gym 139-141 139-141 CLOUDS HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 970 yd |
| The City Academy Bristol RUSSELL TOWN AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,035 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.