King Dicks Lane is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS5 8HN 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 King Dicks Lane, Bristol, BS5 8HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS5 8HS, BS5 8HR, BS5 8HJ, BS5 8HW, BS5 8HL, BS5 8HY, BS5 8HZ, BS5 8HG, BS5 8HT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS5 8HN is primarily male, with 53.2% of the population 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 | 47.8% | 46.8% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 52.2% | 53.2% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 8HN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.2% 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 | 38.4% | 43.2% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.9% | 40.4% | -7.5% | 44.2% | -3.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 7.7% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 6.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 47% | 54.9% | 7.9% | 48.4% | 6.5% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 30.8% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 11.6% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 43.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.5% | 11.5% | -9.0% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 3.8% | -8.9% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 14.6% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 7% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 16.4% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.3% | 43.9% | 18.6% | 33.8% | 10.1% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 1.2% | -3.1% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 4.3% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 86.2% | 85.2% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 3.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 88% 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 | 91.9% | 88% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| European Union | 2% | 7% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 87.8% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0.3% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54% | 37.2% | 16.8% |
| Christian | 34% | 46.2% | -12.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around King Dicks Lane was 21.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.3% lower than the St George Central average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
King Dicks Lane has the 9th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in St George Central and the 126th lowest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 King Dicks Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2018-04-13 | £370,000 |
| 1 King Dicks Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £154,950 | 2007-01-08 | £324,518 |
| 2 King Dicks Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £66,000 | 1999-12-10 | £350,713 |
| 1 King Dicks Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £41,000 | 1997-07-22 | £305,664 |
BS5 8HN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 | 123 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Education | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 1,338 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cashmore Nursery School Bright Street , Barton Hill BS5 9PR | - not rated | 1,851 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Woods Nursery School Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR | - not rated | 2,075 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 | 2,691 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerhill Infant School Clouds Hill Road , St George BS5 7LE | 3out of 4 | 265 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill Academy Plummers Hill , St George BS5 7JU | 3out of 4 | 306 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill Junior School Plummers Hill , St George BS5 7JU | - not rated | 306 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Air Balloon Hill Infant School Hillside Road , St George BS5 7PB | - not rated | 724 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Air Balloon Hill Primary School Hillside Road , St George BS5 7PB | 3out of 4 | 724 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 | 1,261 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | 3out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George Community College Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | - not rated | 1,676 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy Bristol Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | - not rated | 1,676 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy Bristol Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | 3out of 4 | 1,676 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 | 3,010 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brendan's Sixth Form College Broomhill Road , Brislington BS4 5RQ | - not rated | 3,616 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 3,723 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 4,912 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bristol College Marksbury Road , Bedminster BS3 5JL | - not rated | 4,935 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 | 3,063 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Oak Academy Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT | - not rated | 4,172 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 | 354 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowdon Village Beam Street , Barton Hill BS5 9QR | 3out of 4 | 1,759 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Cabot City Technology College Woodside Road , Kingswood BS15 8BD | - not rated | 1,861 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Zion School Co Pentecostal City Mission Church,6 Gloucester Street , BS5 6QE | - not rated | 2,083 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Academy Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG | - not rated | 2,301 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Orchard Coffee & Co. | The Orchard Coffee And Co, 20 Clouds Hill Road | 181 yd | |
| Take Eat Easy | 29 Maldowers Lane | 675 yd | |
| Siam Smile | 325 Church Road | 696 yd | |
| Delhi favour | 196 Church Road | 784 yd | |
| Riverside Cafe | 2 Wyatts View | 805 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pied Horse | 94 Summerhill Road | 199 yd | |
| The Mechanics Arms | The Mechanics Arms, 123 Clouds Hill Road | 332 yd | |
| St George Labour Club | 326a Church Road | 398 yd | |
| Wackum Inn | Wackum Inn, 533 Whitehall Road | 823 yd | |
| Lord raglan | 1 Nags Head Hill | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Wings & Grill | 28 Bell Hill Road | 380 yd | |
| Marling Fish Bar | 1 Marling Road | 395 yd | |
| Curry Raj | 298 Church Road | 536 yd | |
| Blue Sky Pizza and Kebab | 288 Church Road | 536 yd | |
| Poco Deli | 282 Church Road | 549 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Co-Operative, Wyatts View | 721 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 241-249 Church Road | 993 yd | |
| Aldi | 273-279 Church Road | 993 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Fitness Gym 139-141 139-141 CLOUDS HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 332 yd |
| St George Park LYNDALE ROAD | tennis courts | 769 yd |
| St George Cricket Ground ST GEORGE CRICKET GROUND ST GEORGE CRICKET GROUND WHITEWAY ROAD | grass pitches | 894 yd |
| St Patrick'S Catholic Primary School BLACKSWARTH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,016 yd |
| Speedwell Swimming Pool (Closed) Whitefield Road | swimming pool | 1,076 yd |
| Rodney Road Playing Field (Closed) Rodney Road | grass pitches | 1,082 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.