Elstree Road is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS5 7DX is located in the Eastville electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elstree Road, Bristol, BS5 7DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS5 7DU, BS5 7DT, BS5 7DJ, BS5 7XX, BS5 7DY, BS5 7BF, BS5 7UP, BS5 7XA, BS5 7FB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS5 7DX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 48.8% | 49.3% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 51.2% | 50.7% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 7DX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.9% 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 | 50.5% | 54.9% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 17.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30% | 32.2% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -12.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 0.9% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 8.9% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 2.4% | -3.5% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.4%) 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 | 45.6% | 50.8% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 34.6% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 11.1% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 46%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.2% | 14.6% | -6.6% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 6.4% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 10.4% | -8.3% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 18.1% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.2% | 46% | 21.8% | 33.8% | 12.2% |
| Other | 7% | 0.9% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.2% 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 | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 4.8% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 6.2% | 4.6% | -1.6% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.7% | 3.2% | -1.5% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 71.3% | 66.2% | -5.1% | 81.4% | -15.2% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 71.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 71.6% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -11.6% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 12.8% | 9.0% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 5% | 3.2% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 8.1% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.2% | 71.8% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 17.4% | 15.0% | 9.8% | 7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 6% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 3.3% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 1.4% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 76.7% | -3.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.4% | 37.2% | 8.2% |
| Christian | 37.3% | 46.2% | -8.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elstree Road was 101.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.6% lower than the Eastville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elstree Road has the 40th highest crime rate of 95 local areas in Eastville and the 585th highest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Elstree Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2025-10-10 | £660,000 |
| 26 Elstree Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £387,000 | 2024-08-13 | £403,092 |
| 38A Elstree Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-08-30 | £460,143 |
| 42 Elstree Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2022-01-20 | £652,421 |
| 10 Elstree Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £352,000 | 2021-02-12 | £420,843 |
BS5 7DX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 213 |
| Part-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 756 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | 4out of 4 | 1,134 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 | 1,992 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL | 3out of 4 | 2,773 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 | 2,791 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 | 724 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill Academy Plummers Hill , St George BS5 7JU | 2out of 4 | 809 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill Infant School Clouds Hill Road , St George BS5 7LE | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| May Park Primary School Coombe Road , Eastville BS5 6LE | 1out of 4 | 960 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chester Park Junior School Abingdon Road , BS16 3NX | 3out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | 3out of 4 | 1,404 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy Bristol Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | 3out of 4 | 1,430 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | 3out of 4 | 1,691 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School Allfoxton Road , Horfield BS7 9NL | 3out of 4 | 2,209 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Cabot Academy Woodside Road , Kingswood BS15 8BD | 3out of 4 | 2,688 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 | 4,661 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 4,853 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 | 4,779 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthias Academy Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG | 3out of 4 | 1,529 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colston's School Colston's School , Stapleton BS16 1BJ | - not rated | 1,700 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowdon Village Beam Street , Barton Hill BS5 9QR | 2out of 4 | 1,892 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Briarwood School Briar Way , Fishponds BS16 4EA | 3out of 4 | 2,180 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Hospital Education Service Falkland Road , Montpelier BS6 5JL | 4out of 4 | 2,685 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gillians Coffee | 20 Crofts End Road | 255 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 | 394 yd | |
| Cafe Kino | 5-7 Clay Hill | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wackum Inn | Wackum Inn, 533 Whitehall Road | 205 yd | |
| Greenbank Bowling Club | Green Bank Bowling Club, Gordon Road | 382 yd | |
| Whitehall Rugby Football Club | Whitehall Rugby Club, Foundry Lane | 476 yd | |
| Kings Head | 277-279 Whitehall Road | 718 yd | |
| St George Labour Club | 326a Church Road | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BristoL’eclair | 5-7 Clay Hill | 394 yd | |
| Pizza Box | 346 Whitehall Road | 525 yd | |
| Inner Fire | 367 Fishponds Road | 876 yd | |
| Carribbeanfix | 365 Fishponds Road | 881 yd | |
| Curry Mahal | 351 Church Road | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booker Cash & Carry Limited | Booker Cash And Carry, Whitefield Road | 830 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 241-249 Church Road | 1,044 yd | |
| Aldi | 273-279 Church Road | 1,044 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rose Green Sports Leisure GORDON ROAD | grass pitches | 291 yd |
| Stand Strong Fitness (Closed) Clay Hill | 396 yd | |
| Whitehall Sports Ground JOHNSONS ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 677 yd |
| St George Park LYNDALE ROAD | tennis courts | 678 yd |
| Whitehall Rugby Fc FOUNDRY LANE | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| Speedwell Swimming Pool (Closed) Whitefield Road | swimming pool | 839 yd |
| Bristol Fitness Gym 139-141 139-141 CLOUDS HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 937 yd |
| May Park Primary School COOMBE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,073 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 | 183.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.