Blackswarth Road is in Bristol and in Bristol district. BS5 8AT is located in the St George West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol East. This postcode has been in use since 2014-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Blackswarth Road, Bristol, BS5 8AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS5 8AP, BS5 8AR, BS5 9NU, BS5 8DJ, BS5 8DW, BS5 9NP, BS5 8DN, BS5 8DP, BS5 9NX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS5 8AT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 54.3% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 47.3% | 45.7% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
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 8AT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.4% 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 | 49.5% | 70.4% | 20.9% | 37.9% | 32.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.5% | 15.5% | -13.0% | 44.2% | -28.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 7.1% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 2.2% | -5.9% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.3% | 50.5% | 7.2% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 33.8% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 10.6% | -5.1% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 3.8% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.8% | 16.9% | -13.9% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 6.7% | -8.9% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 8.4% | -7.5% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 21.3% | 13.5% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 41.8% | 23.5% | 33.8% | 8.0% |
| Other | 8.1% | 0% | -8.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.9% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.7% | 5.8% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 4.8% |
| Other Black | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 7.3% | 5.8% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| White | 69.2% | 67.9% | -1.3% | 81.4% | -13.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 78.8% 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 | 81.7% | 78.8% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -4.4% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 11.3% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 3.1% | -2.4% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.4% | 78% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 12.5% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 6.4% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 1.7% | -7.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 1.4% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 5.8% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.3% | 37.2% | 13.1% |
| Christian | 25.9% | 46.2% | -20.3% |
| Muslim | 12.6% | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blackswarth Road was 131.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.5% higher than the Easton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Blackswarth Road has the 31st highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Easton and the 434th highest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 95.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 Blackswarth Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Detached, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2001-06-25 | £138,611 |
| 73 Blackswarth Road, Bristol, Avon Detached, an established residential building | £18,000 | 1995-09-22 | £140,344 |
BS5 8AT 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 | 106 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 715 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | 4out of 4 | 1,835 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 | 1,845 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 | 2,061 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 | 2,116 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Blackswarth Road , Redfield BS5 8AS | 4out of 4 | 170 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redfield Educate Together Primary Academy Avonvale Road , Redfield BS5 9RH | 3out of 4 | 192 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Primary School Johnsons Lane , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 4out of 4 | 752 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill Infant School Clouds Hill Road , St George BS5 7LE | 3out of 4 | 915 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill Academy Plummers Hill , St George BS5 7JU | 2out of 4 | 916 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The City Academy Bristol Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | 3out of 4 | 679 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | 3out of 4 | 2,141 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School Allfoxton Road , Horfield BS7 9NL | 3out of 4 | 2,535 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | 3out of 4 | 2,862 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Cabot Academy Woodside Road , Kingswood BS15 8BD | 3out of 4 | 2,869 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 | 3,768 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 4,052 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 | 5,199 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 | 789 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect Education Trust Tramway Road , Brislington BS4 3DS | - not rated | 2,208 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Andalusia Academy Bristol Old School Building , St Matthias Park BS2 0BA | - not rated | 2,255 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Hospital Education Service Falkland Road , Montpelier BS6 5JL | 4out of 4 | 2,566 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colston's School Colston's School , Stapleton BS16 1BJ | - not rated | 2,635 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lock Up | 182 Church Road | 156 yd | |
| Laila | 168a Church Road | 156 yd | |
| The Red Church | 190 Church Road | 168 yd | |
| Blue Sky Cafe | 150 Church Road | 193 yd | |
| Cafe Grounded | 287 Church Road | 196 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fire Engine | The Fire Engine, 188 Church Road | 151 yd | |
| The Dark Horse | The Dark Horse, 172-174 Church Road | 156 yd | |
| George & Dragon | George And Dragon, 140a Church Road | 193 yd | |
| Avonvale Bowls Club | Netham Pavilion, Avonvale Road | 297 yd | |
| St Annes Board Mill Social Club | St Annes Board Mill Social Club, Avonvale Road | 297 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 178 Church Road | 156 yd | |
| Simple Sharwama | 166 Church Road | 167 yd | |
| Spice Express | 224 Church Road | 192 yd | |
| Bristol’s best kebab | 233 Church Road | 268 yd | |
| Curry Mahal | 351 Church Road | 374 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 241-249 Church Road | 196 yd | |
| Aldi | 273-279 Church Road | 196 yd | |
| Co-op | Co-Operative, Wyatts View | 656 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Patrick'S Catholic Primary School BLACKSWARTH ROAD | grass pitches | 124 yd |
| St George Park LYNDALE ROAD | tennis courts | 495 yd |
| Netham Recreation Ground COMPTON STREET | grass pitches | 599 yd |
| The City Academy Bristol RUSSELL TOWN AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 831 yd |
| Whitehall Sports Ground JOHNSONS ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 853 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.