Howard Street is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS5 7AZ 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 Howard Street, Bristol, BS5 7AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS5 7BA, BS5 7AY, BS5 7BE, BS5 7BB, BS5 7BU, BS5 7AX, BS5 7BX, BS5 7BP, BS5 7AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS5 7AZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 48.6% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 48.2% | 51.4% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BS5 7AZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.7% 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 | 48.6% | 53.7% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.9% | 36.1% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -8.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 6.3% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 49.6% | 49.7% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 36.5% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 10.2% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
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 44.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.4% | 13.5% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.4% | 6.6% | -12.8% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 12.9% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 15.3% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.1% | 44.7% | 16.6% | 33.8% | 10.9% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 4.3% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 7.3% | 0% | -7.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 81.6% | 77.8% | -3.8% | 81.4% | -3.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 79.7% 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 | 90.2% | 79.7% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 9.1% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 79.5% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 5.6% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 2.3% | -2.6% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.7% | 37.2% | 18.5% |
| Christian | 29.2% | 46.2% | -17.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Howard Street was 27.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.7% lower than the St George Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Howard Street has the 12th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in St George Central and the 176th lowest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1B Howard Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £199,995 | 2025-08-14 | £196,896 |
| 1A Howard Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-02-26 | £207,389 |
| 44 Howard Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £392,535 | 2022-01-13 | £430,453 |
| 1B Howard Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2021-01-15 | £171,688 |
| 14 Howard Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2018-07-06 | £373,410 |
BS5 7AZ 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 | 152 |
| Part-Time Employee | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 723 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | - not rated | 1,251 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Woods Nursery School Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR | - not rated | 1,495 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cashmore Nursery School Bright Street , Barton Hill BS5 9PR | - not rated | 1,575 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburghs Park Nursery School Glenfrome Road , St Werburghs BS2 9UX | 3out of 4 | 2,204 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerhill Academy Plummers Hill , St George BS5 7JU | 3out of 4 | 400 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill Junior School Plummers Hill , St George BS5 7JU | - not rated | 400 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill Infant School Clouds Hill Road , St George BS5 7LE | 3out of 4 | 438 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Primary School Johnsons Lane , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Blackswarth Road , Redfield BS5 8AS | - not rated | 921 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George Community College Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | - not rated | 1,263 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy Bristol Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | - not rated | 1,263 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy Bristol Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | 3out of 4 | 1,263 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Technology College Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | - not rated | 1,402 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | 3out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 3,036 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Soundwell College St Stephens Road , Soundwell BS16 4RL | - not rated | 3,248 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brendan's Sixth Form College Broomhill Road , Brislington BS4 5RQ | - not rated | 4,195 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 4,318 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 4,741 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steiner Academy Bristol College Road , Fishponds BS16 2JP | - not rated | 2,758 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Oak Academy Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT | - not rated | 4,661 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encompass Education 164 Summerhill Road , St George BS5 8JU | - not rated | 1,017 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Zion School Co Pentecostal City Mission Church,6 Gloucester Street , BS5 6QE | - not rated | 1,392 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowdon Village Beam Street , Barton Hill BS5 9QR | 3out of 4 | 1,592 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Academy Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG | - not rated | 1,917 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Park Pupil Referral Service Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG | - not rated | 1,917 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 339 yd | |
| The Orchard Coffee & Co. | The Orchard Coffee And Co, 20 Clouds Hill Road | 530 yd | |
| Gillians Coffee | 20 Crofts End Road | 540 yd | |
| Siam Smile | 325 Church Road | 541 yd | |
| Crofter Coffee | Crofts End Church, 1 Crofts End Road | 543 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wackum Inn | Wackum Inn, 533 Whitehall Road | 310 yd | |
| St George Labour Club | 326a Church Road | 470 yd | |
| Kings Head | 277-279 Whitehall Road | 522 yd | |
| Greenbank Bowling Club | Green Bank Bowling Club, Gordon Road | 625 yd | |
| The Dark Horse | The Dark Horse, 172-174 Church Road | 687 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Box | 346 Whitehall Road | 319 yd | |
| Curry Raj | 298 Church Road | 489 yd | |
| Blue Sky Pizza and Kebab | 288 Church Road | 489 yd | |
| Curry Mahal | 351 Church Road | 491 yd | |
| Poco Deli | 282 Church Road | 500 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 241-249 Church Road | 705 yd | |
| Aldi | 273-279 Church Road | 705 yd | |
| Booker Cash & Carry Limited | Booker Cash And Carry, Whitefield Road | 1,052 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St George Park LYNDALE ROAD | tennis courts | 318 yd |
| Rose Green Sports Leisure GORDON ROAD | grass pitches | 495 yd |
| Whitehall Sports Ground JOHNSONS ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 623 yd |
| Bristol Fitness Gym 139-141 139-141 CLOUDS HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 745 yd |
| Stand Strong Fitness (Closed) Clay Hill | 790 yd | |
| St Patrick'S Catholic Primary School BLACKSWARTH ROAD | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| Speedwell Swimming Pool (Closed) Whitefield Road | swimming pool | 1,002 yd |
| Whitehall Rugby Fc FOUNDRY LANE | grass pitches | 1,050 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.