Cecil Avenue is in Bristol and in Bristol district. BS5 7SE 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 Cecil Avenue, Bristol, BS5 7SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS5 7SD, BS5 7SG, BS5 7SF, BS5 7JS, BS5 7RZ, BS5 7JR, BS5 7SB, BS5 7JN, BS5 7JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS5 7SE 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 68.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.3% lower than the St George Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cecil Avenue has the 28th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in St George Central and the 523rd lowest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Cecil Avenue, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £377,500 | 2025-11-26 | £369,728 |
| 19 Cecil Avenue, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-11-29 | £323,381 |
| 37 Cecil Avenue, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £414,000 | 2024-02-28 | £430,819 |
| 1 Cecil Avenue, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £399,950 | 2023-03-30 | £407,289 |
| 17 Cecil Avenue, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-06-25 | £317,870 |
BS5 7SE 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 | - not rated | 634 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Woods Nursery School Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR | - not rated | 2,099 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cashmore Nursery School Bright Street , Barton Hill BS5 9PR | - not rated | 2,183 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL | 2out of 4 | 2,640 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 | 510 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill Junior School Plummers Hill , St George BS5 7JU | - not rated | 510 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill Infant School Clouds Hill Road , St George BS5 7LE | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Air Balloon Hill Infant School Hillside Road , St George BS5 7PB | - not rated | 945 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Air Balloon Hill Primary School Hillside Road , St George BS5 7PB | 3out of 4 | 945 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 775 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | 3out of 4 | 775 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George Community College Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | - not rated | 1,889 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy Bristol Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | - not rated | 1,889 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy Bristol Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | 3out of 4 | 1,889 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundwell College St Stephens Road , Soundwell BS16 4RL | - not rated | 2,621 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 3,487 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brendan's Sixth Form College Broomhill Road , Brislington BS4 5RQ | - not rated | 4,263 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 4,890 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 5,368 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 | 2,393 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Oak Academy Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT | - not rated | 4,067 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 | 775 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Academy Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG | - not rated | 1,634 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Park Pupil Referral Service Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG | - not rated | 1,634 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Zion School Co Pentecostal City Mission Church,6 Gloucester Street , BS5 6QE | - not rated | 1,696 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Briarwood School Briar Way , Fishponds BS16 4EA | - not rated | 1,875 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | 377 yd | |
| Gillians Coffee | 20 Crofts End Road | 447 yd | |
| Crofter Coffee | Crofts End Church, 1 Crofts End Road | 450 yd | |
| Crofts End Church - Chapel Building | Crofts End Church, 1 Crofts End Road | 450 yd | |
| The Orchard Coffee & Co. | The Orchard Coffee And Co, 20 Clouds Hill Road | 537 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mechanics Arms | The Mechanics Arms, 123 Clouds Hill Road | 419 yd | |
| Wackum Inn | Wackum Inn, 533 Whitehall Road | 446 yd | |
| Whitehall Rugby Football Club | Whitehall Rugby Club, Foundry Lane | 554 yd | |
| The Pied Horse | 94 Summerhill Road | 669 yd | |
| St Georges Valley Cricket Club | St George Cricket Ground, Whiteway Road | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Wings & Grill | 28 Bell Hill Road | 493 yd | |
| Marling Fish Bar | 1 Marling Road | 518 yd | |
| Jade Garden Fast Food | 113 Bell Hill Road | 650 yd | |
| BristoL’eclair | 5-7 Clay Hill | 827 yd | |
| Curry Raj | 298 Church Road | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booker Cash & Carry Limited | Booker Cash And Carry, Whitefield Road | 542 yd | |
| MyRadu | 3 Queen Street | 1,055 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Fitness Gym 139-141 139-141 CLOUDS HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 418 yd |
| Speedwell Swimming Pool (Closed) Whitefield Road | swimming pool | 432 yd |
| St George Cricket Ground ST GEORGE CRICKET GROUND ST GEORGE CRICKET GROUND WHITEWAY ROAD | grass pitches | 683 yd |
| Whitehall Rugby Fc FOUNDRY LANE | grass pitches | 685 yd |
| Stand Strong Fitness (Closed) Clay Hill | 736 yd | |
| Bristol Brunel Academy SPEEDWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 847 yd |
| Rodney Road Playing Field (Closed) Rodney Road | grass pitches | 893 yd |
| Rose Green Sports Leisure GORDON ROAD | grass pitches | 907 yd |
| St George Park LYNDALE ROAD | tennis courts | 919 yd |
| Barton Hill Rugby Club DUNCOMBE LANE | grass pitches | 955 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 | 119.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.