Sherbourne Street is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS5 8EH 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 Sherbourne Street, Bristol, BS5 8EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS5 8EE, BS5 8EQ, BS5 8ED, BS5 8EL, BS5 8EA, BS5 8EJ, BS5 8EF, BS5 8DZ, BS5 8EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS5 8EH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.2% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.8% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 8EH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60% 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 | 43.4% | 60% | 16.6% | 37.9% | 22.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.4% | 30.4% | -15.0% | 44.2% | -13.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 5.2% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 2.6% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 50% | 50.9% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 32.6% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 13.2% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
In the area around BS5 8EH this area, 9.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 56%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24% | 9.9% | -14.1% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 3% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 13.8% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 13.8% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 56% | 30.5% | 33.8% | 22.2% |
| Other | 9.7% | 0% | -9.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.1% | 1.8% | -2.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 7% | 3% | -4.0% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 68% | 84.1% | 16.1% | 81.4% | 2.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.1% | -3.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 80.8% 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 | 77.5% | 80.8% | 3.3% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| European Union | 10.2% | 9.2% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 3.7% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 0.7% | -2.6% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.5% | 80.8% | 3.3% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 11.4% | 8.1% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 5.2% | -1.8% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 0.4% | -6.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 2.2% | -3.1% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Central Asia | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 65.7% | 37.2% | 28.5% |
| Christian | 19.2% | 46.2% | -27.0% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sherbourne Street was 23.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.9% lower than the Easton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sherbourne Street has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Easton and the 141st lowest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Sherbourne Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £337,000 | 2025-10-24 | £332,671 |
| 20 Sherbourne Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2025-02-14 | £364,167 |
| 26 Sherbourne Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £371,500 | 2024-03-15 | £389,432 |
| 44 Sherbourne Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £314,500 | 2022-01-27 | £344,880 |
| 42 Sherbourne Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-06-25 | £147,916 |
BS5 8EH 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 | 124 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 929 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cashmore Nursery School Bright Street , Barton Hill BS5 9PR | - not rated | 1,270 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Woods Nursery School Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR | - not rated | 1,584 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | - not rated | 1,645 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 | 2,173 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 | 441 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Blackswarth Road , Redfield BS5 8AS | 3out of 4 | 441 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill Infant School Clouds Hill Road , St George BS5 7LE | 3out of 4 | 513 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill Academy Plummers Hill , St George BS5 7JU | 3out of 4 | 526 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill Junior School Plummers Hill , St George BS5 7JU | - not rated | 526 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,115 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy Bristol Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | - not rated | 1,115 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy Bristol Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | 3out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Technology College Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | - not rated | 1,756 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | 3out of 4 | 1,756 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 | 3,345 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Soundwell College St Stephens Road , Soundwell BS16 4RL | - not rated | 3,560 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brendan's Sixth Form College Broomhill Road , Brislington BS4 5RQ | - not rated | 3,630 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 4,398 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bristol College Marksbury Road , Bedminster BS3 5JL | - not rated | 4,436 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 | 3,342 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Oak Academy Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT | - not rated | 4,750 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 | 917 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowdon Village Beam Street , Barton Hill BS5 9QR | 3out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Zion School Co Pentecostal City Mission Church,6 Gloucester Street , BS5 6QE | - not rated | 1,897 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meriton Education and Support for Young Parents Meriton Street , St Philip's BS2 0SZ | - not rated | 2,173 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Prospect Education Trust Tramway Road , Brislington BS4 3DS | - not rated | 2,325 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siam Smile | 325 Church Road | 162 yd | |
| Delhi favour | 196 Church Road | 227 yd | |
| The Red Church | 190 Church Road | 293 yd | |
| The Lock Up | 182 Church Road | 377 yd | |
| Laila | 168a Church Road | 377 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St George Labour Club | 326a Church Road | 227 yd | |
| The Dark Horse | The Dark Horse, 172-174 Church Road | 377 yd | |
| The Fire Engine | The Fire Engine, 188 Church Road | 400 yd | |
| George & Dragon | George And Dragon, 140a Church Road | 486 yd | |
| Avonvale Bowls Club | Netham Pavilion, Avonvale Road | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poco Deli | 282 Church Road | 111 yd | |
| Curry Raj | 298 Church Road | 123 yd | |
| Blue Sky Pizza and Kebab | 288 Church Road | 123 yd | |
| Curry Mahal | 351 Church Road | 129 yd | |
| Spice Express | 224 Church Road | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 241-249 Church Road | 436 yd | |
| Aldi | 273-279 Church Road | 436 yd | |
| Co-op | Co-Operative, Wyatts View | 512 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St George Park LYNDALE ROAD | tennis courts | 409 yd |
| St Patrick'S Catholic Primary School BLACKSWARTH ROAD | grass pitches | 442 yd |
| Bristol Fitness Gym 139-141 139-141 CLOUDS HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 863 yd |
| Netham Recreation Ground COMPTON STREET | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| Whitehall Sports Ground JOHNSONS ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 925 yd |
| Rose Green Sports Leisure GORDON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,041 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 | 129.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.