Cecil Avenue is in Bristol and in Bristol district. BS5 7SD 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 Cecil Avenue, Bristol, BS5 7SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS5 7SE, BS5 7SG, BS5 7JR, BS5 7SF, BS5 7JS, BS5 7JN, BS5 7SB, BS5 7JL, BS5 7RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS5 7SD 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 | 56% | 51.3% | -4.7% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 44% | 48.7% | 4.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.1% | 37.3% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.3% | 49.8% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 6.6% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 4.8% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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% | 51.8% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 30.8% | -6.3% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 12.4% | 4.5% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 4.1% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 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 | 24.5% | 22.6% | -1.9% | 18.2% | 4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 11.1% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 10.7% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 5.6% | -1.3% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 17.4% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 29.3% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 6.5% | 3.3% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.4% 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 | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 1.5% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 3.8% | 5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 3.8% | 0.6% | -3.2% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 79.2% | 72.4% | -6.8% | 81.4% | -9.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 0.2% | 4.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 76.1% 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 | 86.8% | 76.1% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 8.5% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 5.5% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 5.5% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.2% | 76.5% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 13.5% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 1.5% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 76.7% | -2.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 37.5% | 46.2% | -8.7% |
| Muslim | 11.5% | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cecil Avenue was 47.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.7% lower than the St George Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cecil Avenue has the 20th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in St George Central and the 391st lowest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 24.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Cecil Avenue, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2025-01-24 | £351,155 |
| 36 Cecil Avenue, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £476,000 | 2022-10-14 | £484,972 |
| 60 Cecil Avenue, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £392,500 | 2022-09-12 | £403,905 |
| 58 Cecil Avenue, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £283,077 | 2021-10-15 | £335,704 |
| 38 Cecil Avenue, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2020-09-30 | £321,324 |
BS5 7SD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | 4out of 4 | 592 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 1,196 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 | 2,580 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL | 3out of 4 | 2,666 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 | 3,128 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 | 484 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill Infant School Clouds Hill Road , St George BS5 7LE | 3out of 4 | 517 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Air Balloon Hill Primary School Hillside Road , St George BS5 7PB | 3out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chester Park Junior School Abingdon Road , BS16 3NX | 3out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Primary School Johnsons Lane , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 4out of 4 | 1,180 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 | 893 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy Bristol Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | 3out of 4 | 1,774 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | 3out of 4 | 1,846 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Cabot Academy Woodside Road , Kingswood BS15 8BD | 3out of 4 | 2,089 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School Allfoxton Road , Horfield BS7 9NL | 3out of 4 | 2,809 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,319 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 5,253 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 | 4,209 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 | 1,603 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Briarwood School Briar Way , Fishponds BS16 4EA | 3out of 4 | 1,931 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowdon Village Beam Street , Barton Hill BS5 9QR | 2out of 4 | 2,082 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colston's School Colston's School , Stapleton BS16 1BJ | - not rated | 2,194 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracefield Preparatory School 266 Overndale Road , Fishponds BS16 2RG | - not rated | 2,813 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Take Eat Easy | 29 Maldowers Lane | 405 yd | |
| Gillians Coffee | 20 Crofts End Road | 430 yd | |
| Crofter Coffee | Crofts End Church, 1 Crofts End Road | 433 yd | |
| Crofts End Church - Chapel Building | Crofts End Church, 1 Crofts End Road | 433 yd | |
| The Orchard Coffee & Co. | The Orchard Coffee And Co, 20 Clouds Hill Road | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wackum Inn | Wackum Inn, 533 Whitehall Road | 414 yd | |
| The Mechanics Arms | The Mechanics Arms, 123 Clouds Hill Road | 416 yd | |
| Whitehall Rugby Football Club | Whitehall Rugby Club, Foundry Lane | 555 yd | |
| The Pied Horse | 94 Summerhill Road | 662 yd | |
| St Georges Valley Cricket Club | St George Cricket Ground, Whiteway Road | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Wings & Grill | 28 Bell Hill Road | 498 yd | |
| Marling Fish Bar | 1 Marling Road | 524 yd | |
| Jade Garden Fast Food | 113 Bell Hill Road | 669 yd | |
| BristoL’eclair | 5-7 Clay Hill | 814 yd | |
| Curry Raj | 298 Church Road | 885 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booker Cash & Carry Limited | Booker Cash And Carry, Whitefield Road | 569 yd | |
| MyRadu | 3 Queen Street | 1,084 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Fitness Gym 139-141 139-141 CLOUDS HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 415 yd |
| Speedwell Swimming Pool (Closed) Whitefield Road | swimming pool | 464 yd |
| Whitehall Rugby Fc FOUNDRY LANE | grass pitches | 700 yd |
| St George Cricket Ground ST GEORGE CRICKET GROUND ST GEORGE CRICKET GROUND WHITEWAY ROAD | grass pitches | 714 yd |
| Stand Strong Fitness (Closed) Clay Hill | 727 yd | |
| Rose Green Sports Leisure GORDON ROAD | grass pitches | 876 yd |
| St George Park LYNDALE ROAD | tennis courts | 880 yd |
| Bristol Brunel Academy SPEEDWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 886 yd |
| Rodney Road Playing Field (Closed) Rodney Road | grass pitches | 926 yd |
| Barton Hill Rugby Club DUNCOMBE LANE | grass pitches | 993 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 | 54.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.