Butlers Close is in Bristol and in Bristol district. BS5 8AW is located in the St George Troopers Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol East. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Butlers Close, Bristol, BS5 8AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS5 8AX, BS5 8DA, BS4 4EZ, BS4 4AZ, BS4 4BF, BS5 8DB, BS5 8HA, BS5 8EU, BS4 4AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS5 8AW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 39.3% | 47.1% | 7.8% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 60.7% | 52.9% | -7.8% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 8AW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.8% 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 | 63.3% | 68.8% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 30.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.1% | 16.9% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -27.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5% | 3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 9.7% | -5.4% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.1% | 49.3% | -5.8% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 38.2% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 10.7% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.6% | 10% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 8.8% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 9.2% | -9.4% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.6% | 19.2% | 2.6% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.2% | 49.4% | 13.2% | 33.8% | 15.6% |
| Other | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 3.6% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 4% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 86.9% | 78.3% | -8.6% | 81.4% | -3.1% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 75.6% 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 | 86.9% | 75.6% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -7.6% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 12.9% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 5.9% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.9% | 75.1% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 10.6% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 4.4% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 5.9% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.9% | 76.7% | -6.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 4% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 4.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.6% | 37.2% | 12.4% |
| Christian | 37.6% | 46.2% | -8.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Butlers Close was 60.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.8% lower than the St George Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Butlers Close has the 26th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in St George Central and the 506th lowest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Butlers Close, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £191,000 | 2024-06-07 | £195,105 |
| 4 Butlers Close, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-11-30 | £225,452 |
| 5 Butlers Close, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-11-30 | £185,371 |
| 6 Butlers Close, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-08-18 | £224,041 |
| 38 Butlers Close, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-04-28 | £198,988 |
BS5 8AW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 138 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | 4out of 4 | 1,458 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 1,676 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 | 2,460 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 | 3,129 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 | 3,198 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Kingfisher School Lichfield Road , St Anne's Park BS4 4BJ | 1out of 4 | 715 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill Infant School Clouds Hill Road , St George BS5 7LE | 3out of 4 | 782 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill Academy Plummers Hill , St George BS5 7JU | 2out of 4 | 825 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Air Balloon Hill Primary School Hillside Road , St George BS5 7PB | 3out of 4 | 836 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Blackswarth Road , Redfield BS5 8AS | 4out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,691 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy Bristol Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | 3out of 4 | 1,819 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Cabot Academy Woodside Road , Kingswood BS15 8BD | 3out of 4 | 1,835 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanham Woods Academy Memorial Road , Hanham BS15 3LA | 1out of 4 | 2,073 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | 3out of 4 | 3,098 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 | 3,068 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 5,018 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 | 4,205 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadlands Academy St Francis Road , Keynsham BS31 2DY | 3out of 4 | 5,137 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,699 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect Education Trust Tramway Road , Brislington BS4 3DS | - not rated | 2,222 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Academy Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG | 3out of 4 | 2,846 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel Christian School 817A Bath Road , Brislington BS4 5NL | - not rated | 2,914 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Briarwood School Briar Way , Fishponds BS16 4EA | 3out of 4 | 2,957 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbie's Kitchen Ltd | 8 Wootton Road | 470 yd | |
| Riverside Cafe | 2 Wyatts View | 608 yd | |
| The Orchard Coffee & Co. | The Orchard Coffee And Co, 20 Clouds Hill Road | 798 yd | |
| La Bella | 3 Birchwood Road | 848 yd | |
| Grays Kitchen | 238 Kingsway | 940 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pied Horse | 94 Summerhill Road | 604 yd | |
| Horse & Jockey | Horse And Jockey, 56 Nags Head Hill | 694 yd | |
| Lord raglan | 1 Nags Head Hill | 718 yd | |
| St George Labour Club | 326a Church Road | 837 yd | |
| The Mechanics Arms | The Mechanics Arms, 123 Clouds Hill Road | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Annes Kitchen | 6 Wootton Road | 470 yd | |
| Good Taste Chinese Takeaway | 4 Wyatts View | 544 yd | |
| Star Fish Bar | Unit 3, Wyatts View | 547 yd | |
| Tasty Ragga | 8b Wootton Road | 592 yd | |
| Marling Fish Bar | 1 Marling Road | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Co-Operative, Wyatts View | 553 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Fitness Gym 139-141 139-141 CLOUDS HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 862 yd |
| Dundridge Recreation Ground DUNDRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 879 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 73.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.