Summerhill Terrace is in Bristol and in Bristol district. BS5 8HX 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 Summerhill Terrace, Bristol, BS5 8HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS5 8JU, BS5 8HU, BS5 8HT, BS5 8JZ, BS5 8JS, BS5 8JT, BS5 7LW, BS5 8HF, BS5 8JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS5 8HX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 52.1% | 52.6% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 47.9% | 47.4% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 8HX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.8% 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 | 30.9% | 46.8% | 15.9% | 37.9% | 8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.4% | 40.3% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -3.9% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 4% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 4.4% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 14.5% | 4.4% | -10.1% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 40.4% | 45.5% | 5.1% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 36.4% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 13.6% | -3.1% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.9% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.5% | 14.8% | -15.7% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 4.8% | -10.5% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 9.2% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 7.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 24.8% | 13.7% | 16.9% | 7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.8% | 35.6% | 18.8% | 33.8% | 1.8% |
| Other | 9.2% | 3.2% | -6.0% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 88.6% | 81.9% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 89.3% 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 | 86.1% | 89.3% | 3.2% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 4.5% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 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 | 85.2% | 89.6% | 4.4% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.3% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.5% | 37.2% | 19.3% |
| Christian | 28.9% | 46.2% | -17.3% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Summerhill Terrace was 88.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.9% lower than the St George Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Summerhill Terrace has the 28th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in St George Central and the 661st lowest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Summerhill Terrace, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-10-10 | £321,150 |
| 16 Summerhill Terrace, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2011-07-22 | £313,618 |
| 10 Summerhill Terrace, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2010-06-25 | £347,753 |
| 14 Summerhill Terrace, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2010-03-05 | £299,486 |
| 14 Summerhill Terrace, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2001-04-12 | £350,760 |
BS5 8HX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | - not rated | 1,164 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cashmore Nursery School Bright Street , Barton Hill BS5 9PR | - not rated | 2,080 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Woods Nursery School Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR | - not rated | 2,343 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 | 2,845 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Balloon Hill Infant School Hillside Road , St George BS5 7PB | - not rated | 476 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Air Balloon Hill Primary School Hillside Road , St George BS5 7PB | 3out of 4 | 476 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Air Balloon Hill Junior School Hillside Road , St George BS5 7PB | - not rated | 476 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill Infant School Clouds Hill Road , St George BS5 7LE | 3out of 4 | 518 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill Academy Plummers Hill , St George BS5 7JU | 3out of 4 | 555 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,202 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | 3out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Cabot Academy Woodside Road , Kingswood BS15 8BD | - not rated | 1,604 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George Community College Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | - not rated | 1,929 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy Bristol Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | - not rated | 1,929 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 | 2,860 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brendan's Sixth Form College Broomhill Road , Brislington BS4 5RQ | - not rated | 3,488 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 3,986 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bristol College Marksbury Road , Bedminster BS3 5JL | - not rated | 5,064 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 5,179 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 3,118 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Oak Academy Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT | - not rated | 3,934 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 | 101 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Cabot City Technology College Woodside Road , Kingswood BS15 8BD | - not rated | 1,604 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowdon Village Beam Street , Barton Hill BS5 9QR | 3out of 4 | 1,966 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 | 2,320 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Academy Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG | - not rated | 2,400 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 | 425 yd | |
| Take Eat Easy | 29 Maldowers Lane | 638 yd | |
| Abbie's Kitchen Ltd | 8 Wootton Road | 854 yd | |
| Riverside Cafe | 2 Wyatts View | 901 yd | |
| Dirty burgerz | 227 Hillside Road | 908 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pied Horse | 94 Summerhill Road | 114 yd | |
| The Mechanics Arms | The Mechanics Arms, 123 Clouds Hill Road | 361 yd | |
| Lord raglan | 1 Nags Head Hill | 579 yd | |
| Horse & Jockey | Horse And Jockey, 56 Nags Head Hill | 608 yd | |
| St George Labour Club | 326a Church Road | 660 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marling Fish Bar | 1 Marling Road | 316 yd | |
| West Wings & Grill | 28 Bell Hill Road | 324 yd | |
| Jade Garden Fast Food | 113 Bell Hill Road | 462 yd | |
| Curry Raj | 298 Church Road | 792 yd | |
| Blue Sky Pizza and Kebab | 288 Church Road | 792 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Co-Operative, Wyatts View | 819 yd | |
| MyRadu | 3 Queen Street | 909 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Fitness Gym 139-141 139-141 CLOUDS HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 362 yd |
| St George Cricket Ground ST GEORGE CRICKET GROUND ST GEORGE CRICKET GROUND WHITEWAY ROAD | grass pitches | 767 yd |
| Rodney Road Playing Field (Closed) Rodney Road | grass pitches | 922 yd |
| St George Park LYNDALE ROAD | tennis courts | 1,038 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.