Thurstons Barton is in Bristol and in Bristol district. BS5 7BQ is located in the Eastville electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol East. This postcode has been in use since 1988-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thurstons Barton, Bristol, BS5 7BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS5 7EF, BS5 7EB, BS5 7BP, BS5 7DZ, BS5 7ED, BS5 7BY, BS5 7BT, BS5 7EA, BS5 7DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS5 7BQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 50.2% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 52.2% | 49.8% | -2.4% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.1% | 36.3% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.5% | 42.2% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 11.8% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 5.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 41.6% | 46.9% | 5.3% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 32.5% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 16% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 24.2% | 23.9% | -0.3% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 9.5% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 13.4% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 10.4% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.6% | 36.8% | 11.2% | 33.8% | 3.0% |
| Other | 5.4% | 0% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 1.2% | -3.1% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% | 1.2% | -2.7% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 82% | 80.7% | -1.3% | 81.4% | -0.7% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 75.6% 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 | 85.1% | 75.6% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -7.6% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 13.2% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Africa | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 4.1% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.9% | 74.7% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 12.7% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 8.2% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 1.6% | -6.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 7.4% | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.2% | 7.7% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thurstons Barton was 38.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.5% lower than the Eastville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thurstons Barton has the 12th lowest crime rate of 94 local areas in Eastville and the 270th lowest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Thurstons Barton, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2025-12-19 | £334,980 |
| 68 Thurstons Barton, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £333,000 | 2025-05-02 | £337,723 |
| 36 Thurstons Barton, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £343,500 | 2024-11-22 | £342,815 |
| 1 Thurstons Barton, Bristol, City Of Bristol Detached, an established residential building | £324,995 | 2024-02-21 | £333,843 |
| 8 Thurstons Barton, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £321,995 | 2023-11-17 | £325,244 |
BS5 7BQ 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 549 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Woods Nursery School Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR | - not rated | 1,313 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | - not rated | 1,370 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cashmore Nursery School Bright Street , Barton Hill BS5 9PR | - not rated | 1,535 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 | 1,973 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 | 3out of 4 | 531 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill Academy Plummers Hill , St George BS5 7JU | 3out of 4 | 647 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill Junior School Plummers Hill , St George BS5 7JU | - not rated | 647 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill Infant School Clouds Hill Road , St George BS5 7LE | 3out of 4 | 685 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Blackswarth Road , Redfield BS5 8AS | - not rated | 1,001 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 | 1,175 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy Bristol Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy Bristol Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | 3out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Technology College Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | - not rated | 1,534 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | 3out of 4 | 1,534 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 | 2,792 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Soundwell College St Stephens Road , Soundwell BS16 4RL | - not rated | 3,370 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 4,111 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brendan's Sixth Form College Broomhill Road , Brislington BS4 5RQ | - not rated | 4,404 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 4,637 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 | 2,694 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Oak Academy Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT | - not rated | 4,851 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Zion School Co Pentecostal City Mission Church,6 Gloucester Street , BS5 6QE | - not rated | 1,152 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Encompass Education 164 Summerhill Road , St George BS5 8JU | - not rated | 1,262 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowdon Village Beam Street , Barton Hill BS5 9QR | 3out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Academy Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG | - not rated | 1,835 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Park Pupil Referral Service Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG | - not rated | 1,835 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 | 247 yd | |
| Gillians Coffee | 20 Crofts End Road | 542 yd | |
| Crofter Coffee | Crofts End Church, 1 Crofts End Road | 544 yd | |
| Crofts End Church - Chapel Building | Crofts End Church, 1 Crofts End Road | 544 yd | |
| Cafe 5 - Pem Kitchen Ltd | 37a Gratitude Road | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wackum Inn | Wackum Inn, 533 Whitehall Road | 362 yd | |
| Greenbank Bowling Club | Green Bank Bowling Club, Gordon Road | 390 yd | |
| Kings Head | 277-279 Whitehall Road | 410 yd | |
| St George Labour Club | 326a Church Road | 688 yd | |
| The Red Lion | The Red Lion, 206 Whitehall Road | 726 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Box | 346 Whitehall Road | 212 yd | |
| Curry Mahal | 351 Church Road | 653 yd | |
| Curry Raj | 298 Church Road | 671 yd | |
| Blue Sky Pizza and Kebab | 288 Church Road | 671 yd | |
| BristoL’eclair | 5-7 Clay Hill | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 241-249 Church Road | 739 yd | |
| Aldi | 273-279 Church Road | 739 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rose Green Sports Leisure GORDON ROAD | grass pitches | 263 yd |
| St George Park LYNDALE ROAD | tennis courts | 397 yd |
| Whitehall Sports Ground JOHNSONS ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 423 yd |
| Stand Strong Fitness (Closed) Clay Hill | 701 yd | |
| Bristol Fitness Gym 139-141 139-141 CLOUDS HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 976 yd |
| St Patrick'S Catholic Primary School BLACKSWARTH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,004 yd |
| Whitehall Rugby Fc FOUNDRY LANE | grass pitches | 1,048 yd |
| May Park Primary School COOMBE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,057 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 | 70.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.