Blackswarth Road is in Bristol and in South Gloucestershire district. BS5 8AU 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 Blackswarth Road, Bristol, BS5 8AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS5 9PG, BS5 9PQ, BS5 8FF, BS5 9RE, BS5 8FX, BS5 8AS, BS5 9RR, BS5 9TA, BS5 8FH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS5 8AU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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% | 52.2% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 47.3% | 47.8% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 8AU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.7% 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% | 51.7% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 13.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.5% | 23.6% | -4.9% | 44.2% | -20.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 14.4% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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% | 44.4% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 34.1% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 12.7% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 4.9% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
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% | 20.1% | -10.7% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 11.5% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 10.9% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 5.7% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 11.5% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 35.1% | 16.8% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 8.1% | 5.2% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 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% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 1% | -2.4% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.7% | 1.5% | -4.2% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 7.3% | 3.9% | -3.4% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 69.2% | 80% | 10.8% | 81.4% | -1.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 79.6% 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% | 79.6% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 7.8% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 0.5% | -2.6% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 6.3% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 4.4% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.4% | 79.6% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 10.7% | 8.4% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 3.9% | -5.2% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 1.5% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.8% | 76.7% | -8.9% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19% | 13.5% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 40% | 46.2% | -6.2% |
| Buddhist | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blackswarth Road was 75.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.7% lower than the Easton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Blackswarth Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Easton and the 568th lowest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102 Blackswarth Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £369,950 | 2024-01-29 | £377,894 |
| 112 Blackswarth Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-07-30 | £326,014 |
| 114 Blackswarth Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-05-14 | £311,107 |
| 114 Blackswarth Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2019-11-22 | £309,034 |
| 102 Blackswarth Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2018-02-02 | £303,127 |
BS5 8AU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BS5 8AU 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 | 63 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cashmore Nursery School Bright Street , Barton Hill BS5 9PR | - not rated | 894 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Woods Nursery School Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR | - not rated | 1,520 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | 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 | 1,651 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre Haviland House , St Judes BS2 0DT | 3out of 4 | 2,154 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 | - not rated | 206 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Blackswarth Road , Redfield BS5 8AS | 3out of 4 | 206 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redfield Educate Together Primary Academy Avonvale Road , Redfield BS5 9RH | 2out of 4 | 362 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act the Kingfisher School Lichfield Road , St Anne's Park BS4 4BJ | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Park Primary School Lichfield Road , St Anne's Park BS4 4BJ | - not rated | 938 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George Community College Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | - not rated | 920 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy Bristol Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | - not rated | 920 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy Bristol Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Technology College Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | - not rated | 2,276 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | 3out of 4 | 2,276 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 3,377 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brendan's Sixth Form College Broomhill Road , Brislington BS4 5RQ | - not rated | 3,397 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bristol College Marksbury Road , Bedminster BS3 5JL | - not rated | 3,911 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 4,061 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Soundwell College St Stephens Road , Soundwell BS16 4RL | - not rated | 4,062 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 | 3,838 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Oak Academy Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT | - not rated | 5,153 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 | 3out of 4 | 732 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Encompass Education 164 Summerhill Road , St George BS5 8JU | - not rated | 1,342 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meriton Education and Support for Young Parents Meriton Street , St Philip's BS2 0SZ | - not rated | 1,651 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Prospect Education Trust Tramway Road , Brislington BS4 3DS | - not rated | 1,861 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Zion School Co Pentecostal City Mission Church,6 Gloucester Street , BS5 6QE | - not rated | 2,175 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assisi Bar & Restaurant | Dillon Court, Netham Road | 187 yd | |
| Blue Sky Cafe | 150 Church Road | 464 yd | |
| The Lock Up | 182 Church Road | 465 yd | |
| Laila | 168a Church Road | 465 yd | |
| The Red Church | 190 Church Road | 472 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avonvale Bowls Club | Netham Pavilion, Avonvale Road | 271 yd | |
| St Annes Board Mill Social Club | St Annes Board Mill Social Club, Avonvale Road | 271 yd | |
| Beaconsfield Social Club | 112 Avonvale Road | 401 yd | |
| The Fire Engine | The Fire Engine, 188 Church Road | 456 yd | |
| George & Dragon | George And Dragon, 140a Church Road | 464 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple Sharwama | 166 Church Road | 460 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 178 Church Road | 465 yd | |
| Spice Express | 224 Church Road | 477 yd | |
| Bristol’s best kebab | 233 Church Road | 506 yd | |
| Pizza Top To Go | 110b Church Road | 518 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 241-249 Church Road | 495 yd | |
| Aldi | 273-279 Church Road | 495 yd | |
| Co-op | Co-Operative, Wyatts View | 533 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Patrick'S Catholic Primary School BLACKSWARTH ROAD | grass pitches | 204 yd |
| Netham Recreation Ground COMPTON STREET | grass pitches | 382 yd |
| St George Park LYNDALE ROAD | tennis courts | 793 yd |
| St Annes Park MAPLE ROAD | grass pitches | 868 yd |
| The City Academy Bristol RUSSELL TOWN AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 951 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 | 86.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 40.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 40.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 40.9% |
| 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 | 4.5% |
| Median download speed | 79.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.