Summerhill Road is in Bristol and in Bristol district. BS5 8JZ 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 Road, Bristol, BS5 8JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS5 8HF, BS5 8JU, BS5 7LW, BS5 8JY, BS5 7LR, BS5 7LN, BS5 8HX, BS5 8LB, BS5 7LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS5 8JZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.9% | 51.1% | -5.8% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 43.1% | 48.9% | 5.8% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.9% | 39% | 12.1% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.8% | 38.1% | -6.7% | 44.2% | -6.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 6.1% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 17.9% | 14.2% | -3.7% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
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 | 41.7% | 44.4% | 2.7% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 28.5% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 14% | 19.7% | 5.7% | 12.7% | 7.0% |
| Bad health | 9.4% | 6.8% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 0.5% | -3.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 32.3% | 23.2% | -9.1% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 10.5% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 8.9% | -7.2% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5.1% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 15.3% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 31.8% | 13.9% | 33.8% | -2.0% |
| Other | 4.3% | 5.1% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 88.3% | 82.9% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 1.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 83.7% 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 | 91.7% | 83.7% | -8.0% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 8.7% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 83.7% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 9% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 4.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0.3% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 76.7% | -3.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.5% | 37.2% | 7.3% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Summerhill Road was 50.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.3% lower than the St George Central average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Summerhill Road has the 19th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in St George Central and the 380th lowest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 137 Summerhill Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2021-09-24 | £291,816 |
| 139 Summerhill Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2018-06-15 | £304,331 |
| 127 Summerhill Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2016-12-07 | £264,193 |
| 139 Summerhill Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £191,000 | 2016-08-19 | £265,013 |
| 129 Summerhill Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £124,950 | 2011-07-15 | £261,140 |
BS5 8JZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | - not rated | 1,067 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 1,681 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cashmore Nursery School Bright Street , Barton Hill BS5 9PR | - not rated | 2,196 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Woods Nursery School Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR | - not rated | 2,428 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 | 2,971 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 | 366 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Air Balloon Hill Primary School Hillside Road , St George BS5 7PB | 3out of 4 | 366 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Air Balloon Hill Junior School Hillside Road , St George BS5 7PB | - not rated | 366 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill Infant School Clouds Hill Road , St George BS5 7LE | 3out of 4 | 577 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill Academy Plummers Hill , St George BS5 7JU | 3out of 4 | 610 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 | 1,094 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | 3out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Cabot Academy Woodside Road , Kingswood BS15 8BD | - not rated | 1,502 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George Community College Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | - not rated | 2,033 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy Bristol Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | - not rated | 2,033 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 | 2,733 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brendan's Sixth Form College Broomhill Road , Brislington BS4 5RQ | - not rated | 3,549 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 4,040 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bristol College Marksbury Road , Bedminster BS3 5JL | - not rated | 5,190 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 5,266 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 | 3,039 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Oak Academy Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT | - not rated | 3,820 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 | 40 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Cabot City Technology College Woodside Road , Kingswood BS15 8BD | - not rated | 1,502 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowdon Village Beam Street , Barton Hill BS5 9QR | 3out of 4 | 2,087 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Academy Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG | - not rated | 2,341 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Park Pupil Referral Service Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG | - not rated | 2,341 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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 | 483 yd | |
| Take Eat Easy | 29 Maldowers Lane | 548 yd | |
| Dirty burgerz | 227 Hillside Road | 796 yd | |
| First Choice Cafe | 102-104 Two Mile Hill Road | 846 yd | |
| Grays Kitchen | 238 Kingsway | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pied Horse | 94 Summerhill Road | 162 yd | |
| The Mechanics Arms | The Mechanics Arms, 123 Clouds Hill Road | 328 yd | |
| Lord raglan | 1 Nags Head Hill | 508 yd | |
| Horse & Jockey | Horse And Jockey, 56 Nags Head Hill | 550 yd | |
| St George Labour Club | 326a Church Road | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marling Fish Bar | 1 Marling Road | 237 yd | |
| West Wings & Grill | 28 Bell Hill Road | 254 yd | |
| Jade Garden Fast Food | 113 Bell Hill Road | 339 yd | |
| Hillside Takeaway | 229 Hillside Road | 796 yd | |
| Beijing Chinese & Thai Takeaway | 108 Nags Head Hill | 835 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MyRadu | 3 Queen Street | 784 yd | |
| Co-op | Co-Operative, Wyatts View | 945 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Fitness Gym 139-141 139-141 CLOUDS HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 329 yd |
| St George Cricket Ground ST GEORGE CRICKET GROUND ST GEORGE CRICKET GROUND WHITEWAY ROAD | grass pitches | 647 yd |
| Rodney Road Playing Field (Closed) Rodney Road | grass pitches | 797 yd |
| Speedwell Swimming Pool (Closed) Whitefield Road | swimming pool | 1,051 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.