Gordon Close is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS5 7DJ is located in the Eastville electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol East. This postcode has been in use since 1983-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gordon Close, Bristol, BS5 7DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS5 7DT, BS5 7DY, BS5 7DA, BS5 7BF, BS5 7DX, BS5 7BZ, BS5 7XX, BS5 7DU, BS5 7DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS5 7DJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 51.6% | 48.9% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 48.4% | 51.1% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 7DJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.8% 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 | 34.9% | 42.8% | 7.9% | 37.9% | 4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 43.4% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6% | 5.2% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 5.2% | -1.6% | 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 (86.6%) 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 | 41.5% | 51.5% | 10.0% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 35.1% | -4.4% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 9.3% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.8% | 14.4% | -8.4% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.7% | 13.5% | -8.2% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 14.1% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 14.7% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 35.3% | 18.2% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 7.5% | 3.4% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 7.4% | 6.9% | -0.5% | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| Pakistani | 5.7% | 12.7% | 7.0% | 2.7% | 10.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 4.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.6% | 3% | -1.6% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 66.2% | 61.4% | -4.8% | 81.4% | -20.0% |
| Arab | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 75.5% 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 | 84% | 75.5% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -7.7% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 8.8% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 10.1% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| 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 | 84% | 76.1% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 14.5% | 13.4% | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 3.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 1.3% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 34.7% | 46.2% | -11.5% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 11.9% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Sikh | 5.8% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gordon Close was 71.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.9% lower than the Eastville average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Gordon Close has the 31st lowest crime rate of 94 local areas in Eastville and the 544th lowest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Gordon Close, Bristol, City Of Bristol Detached, an established residential building | £327,500 | 2024-11-14 | £321,599 |
| 1 Gordon Close, Bristol, City Of Bristol Detached, an established residential building | £299,950 | 2017-01-18 | £410,392 |
| 1 Gordon Close, Bristol, City Of Bristol Detached, an established residential building | £239,000 | 2014-05-15 | £434,989 |
BS5 7DJ 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 | 140 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 832 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | - not rated | 1,090 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Woods Nursery School Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR | - not rated | 1,581 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cashmore Nursery School Bright Street , Barton Hill BS5 9PR | - not rated | 1,819 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 | 2,177 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 | 603 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill Junior School Plummers Hill , St George BS5 7JU | - not rated | 603 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill Infant School Clouds Hill Road , St George BS5 7LE | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Primary School Johnsons Lane , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 810 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| May Park Primary School Coombe Road , Eastville BS5 6LE | 2out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speedwell Technology College Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | - not rated | 1,259 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | 3out of 4 | 1,259 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George Community College Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | - not rated | 1,465 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy Bristol Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | - not rated | 1,465 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy Bristol Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | 3out of 4 | 1,465 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 | 2,950 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Soundwell College St Stephens Road , Soundwell BS16 4RL | - not rated | 3,086 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 4,347 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brendan's Sixth Form College Broomhill Road , Brislington BS4 5RQ | - not rated | 4,476 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 4,927 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 | 2,451 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Oak Academy Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT | - not rated | 4,607 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 | 1,163 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 | 1,202 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Academy Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG | - not rated | 1,604 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Park Pupil Referral Service Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG | - not rated | 1,604 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowdon Village Beam Street , Barton Hill BS5 9QR | 3out of 4 | 1,864 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gillians Coffee | 20 Crofts End Road | 254 yd | |
| Crofter Coffee | Crofts End Church, 1 Crofts End Road | 256 yd | |
| Crofts End Church - Chapel Building | Crofts End Church, 1 Crofts End Road | 256 yd | |
| Toff's Pasta | 5-7 Clay Hill | 491 yd | |
| Cafe Kino | 5-7 Clay Hill | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wackum Inn | Wackum Inn, 533 Whitehall Road | 104 yd | |
| Greenbank Bowling Club | Green Bank Bowling Club, Gordon Road | 469 yd | |
| Whitehall Rugby Football Club | Whitehall Rugby Club, Foundry Lane | 506 yd | |
| Kings Head | 277-279 Whitehall Road | 700 yd | |
| St George Labour Club | 326a Church Road | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BristoL’eclair | 5-7 Clay Hill | 491 yd | |
| Pizza Box | 346 Whitehall Road | 495 yd | |
| Curry Raj | 298 Church Road | 801 yd | |
| Blue Sky Pizza and Kebab | 288 Church Road | 801 yd | |
| Curry Mahal | 351 Church Road | 806 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booker Cash & Carry Limited | Booker Cash And Carry, Whitefield Road | 821 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 241-249 Church Road | 988 yd | |
| Aldi | 273-279 Church Road | 988 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rose Green Sports Leisure GORDON ROAD | grass pitches | 360 yd |
| Stand Strong Fitness (Closed) Clay Hill | 476 yd | |
| St George Park LYNDALE ROAD | tennis courts | 610 yd |
| Whitehall Sports Ground JOHNSONS ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 696 yd |
| Whitehall Rugby Fc FOUNDRY LANE | grass pitches | 767 yd |
| Speedwell Swimming Pool (Closed) Whitefield Road | swimming pool | 809 yd |
| Bristol Fitness Gym 139-141 139-141 CLOUDS HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 832 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.