Holmes Hill Road is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS5 7HH is located in the St George Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holmes Hill Road, Bristol, BS5 7HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS5 7LG, BS5 7HW, BS5 7LF, BS5 7HL, BS5 7HJ, BS5 7HS, BS5 7LH, BS5 7HT, BS5 7HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS5 7HH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 51.3% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 52.2% | 48.7% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 7HH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.8% 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 | 49.8% | 61.8% | 12.0% | 37.9% | 23.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.1% | 21.3% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -22.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.4% | 1.7% | -4.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 13.3% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 2% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 | 48.4% | 49% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 33.1% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 14% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
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 43.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.4% | 14.6% | 2.2% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 7.3% | -12.4% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 11.6% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.6% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 15.3% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.5% | 43.5% | 15.0% | 33.8% | 9.7% |
| Other | 8.8% | 2% | -6.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71% 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 | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 6.3% | 7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 4.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.4% | 2.5% | -1.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 77.2% | 71% | -6.2% | 81.4% | -10.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 77% 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 | 71.5% | 77% | 5.5% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| European Union | 16.5% | 10.6% | -5.9% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 5.9% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 3.1% | -2.6% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.2% | 77% | 5.8% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 13.2% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.1% | 5% | -6.1% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.5% | 2.8% | -5.7% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 2% | -3.7% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.8% | 37.2% | 14.6% |
| Christian | 23% | 46.2% | -23.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 12.6% | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holmes Hill Road was 150.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.7% higher than the St George Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holmes Hill Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in St George Central and the 363rd highest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2A Holmes Hill Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £209,000 | 2023-10-06 | £209,841 |
| Flat 3, 2A Holmes Hill Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £209,250 | 2023-10-02 | £210,092 |
| Flat 2, 2A Holmes Hill Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2023-09-22 | £208,884 |
| Flat 1, 2A Holmes Hill Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2023-09-08 | £254,293 |
| Flat B 14 Holmes Hill Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £184,000 | 2023-06-26 | £190,292 |
The percentage of student residents living in BS5 7HH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 128 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | 4out of 4 | 734 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 1,232 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 | 2,719 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 | 2,897 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL | 3out of 4 | 2,981 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 | 2out of 4 | 203 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill Infant School Clouds Hill Road , St George BS5 7LE | 3out of 4 | 211 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Air Balloon Hill Primary School Hillside Road , St George BS5 7PB | 3out of 4 | 827 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Blackswarth Road , Redfield BS5 8AS | 4out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Primary School Johnsons Lane , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 4out of 4 | 1,229 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 | 1,033 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy Bristol Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | 3out of 4 | 1,698 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Cabot Academy Woodside Road , Kingswood BS15 8BD | 3out of 4 | 1,932 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | 3out of 4 | 2,211 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanham Woods Academy Memorial Road , Hanham BS15 3LA | 1out of 4 | 2,773 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 3,953 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 5,158 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 | 4,165 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 | 1,898 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Academy Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG | 3out of 4 | 1,964 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Briarwood School Briar Way , Fishponds BS16 4EA | 3out of 4 | 2,204 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colston's School Colston's School , Stapleton BS16 1BJ | - not rated | 2,513 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect Education Trust Tramway Road , Brislington BS4 3DS | - not rated | 2,956 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Orchard Coffee & Co. | The Orchard Coffee And Co, 20 Clouds Hill Road | 220 yd | |
| Take Eat Easy | 29 Maldowers Lane | 415 yd | |
| Gillians Coffee | 20 Crofts End Road | 749 yd | |
| Crofter Coffee | Crofts End Church, 1 Crofts End Road | 753 yd | |
| Crofts End Church - Chapel Building | Crofts End Church, 1 Crofts End Road | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mechanics Arms | The Mechanics Arms, 123 Clouds Hill Road | 116 yd | |
| The Pied Horse | 94 Summerhill Road | 302 yd | |
| St George Labour Club | 326a Church Road | 554 yd | |
| Wackum Inn | Wackum Inn, 533 Whitehall Road | 634 yd | |
| St Georges Valley Cricket Club | St George Cricket Ground, Whiteway Road | 771 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Wings & Grill | 28 Bell Hill Road | 227 yd | |
| Marling Fish Bar | 1 Marling Road | 257 yd | |
| Jade Garden Fast Food | 113 Bell Hill Road | 489 yd | |
| Curry Raj | 298 Church Road | 692 yd | |
| Blue Sky Pizza and Kebab | 288 Church Road | 692 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booker Cash & Carry Limited | Booker Cash And Carry, Whitefield Road | 906 yd | |
| MyRadu | 3 Queen Street | 985 yd | |
| Co-op | Co-Operative, Wyatts View | 1,014 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Fitness Gym 139-141 139-141 CLOUDS HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 115 yd |
| St George Cricket Ground ST GEORGE CRICKET GROUND ST GEORGE CRICKET GROUND WHITEWAY ROAD | grass pitches | 690 yd |
| Speedwell Swimming Pool (Closed) Whitefield Road | swimming pool | 776 yd |
| St George Park LYNDALE ROAD | tennis courts | 819 yd |
| Rodney Road Playing Field (Closed) Rodney Road | grass pitches | 898 yd |
| Stand Strong Fitness (Closed) Clay Hill | 1,063 yd | |
| Whitehall Rugby Fc FOUNDRY LANE | grass pitches | 1,064 yd |
| Rose Green Sports Leisure GORDON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,065 yd |
| Bristol Brunel Academy SPEEDWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,083 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 | 87.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.