Kingsway is in St George, Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS5 8NQ 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 Kingsway, St George, Bristol, BS5 8NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS5 8PH, BS5 8PJ, BS5 8NJ, BS5 8NF, BS5 8PL, BS5 8PE, BS5 8NH, BS5 8PN, BS5 8PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS5 8NQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 50.7% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.3% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 32.1% | 35% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.4% | 49.2% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 5.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 6.7% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 50.5% | 50% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 31.3% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 14.5% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.4% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 21.9% | 18.1% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 9.4% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 17.4% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 9.4% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 20.1% | 3.9% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 24.5% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 88.9% | 80.7% | -8.2% | 81.4% | -0.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 90.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.9% | 90.1% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 5.1% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 90.1% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsway was 13.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.4% lower than the St George Central average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Kingsway has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in St George Central and the 72nd lowest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161 Kingsway, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-04-27 | £352,455 |
| 127 Kingsway, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2021-12-17 | £424,044 |
| 155 Kingsway, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-10-11 | £321,742 |
| 155 Kingsway, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2019-09-27 | £336,721 |
| 159 Kingsway, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2018-09-13 | £310,458 |
BS5 8NQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
BS5 8NQ 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 | 111 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 2,617 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL | 3out of 4 | 3,227 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 | 3,755 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 | 4,117 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Mile Hill Primary School Two Mile Hill Primary School , Kingsway BS15 8AA | 3out of 4 | 579 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Air Balloon Hill Primary School Hillside Road , St George BS5 7PB | 3out of 4 | 585 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Rise Primary School Hanham Road , Kingswood BS15 8NU | 4out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Hanham Road , Kingswood BS15 8PX | 3out of 4 | 1,308 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill Infant School Clouds Hill Road , St George BS5 7LE | 3out of 4 | 1,512 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Cabot Academy Woodside Road , Kingswood BS15 8BD | 3out of 4 | 555 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanham Woods Academy Memorial Road , Hanham BS15 3LA | 1out of 4 | 1,774 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy Bristol Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | 3out of 4 | 2,978 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | 3out of 4 | 3,030 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 | 3,496 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 | 2,909 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadlands Academy St Francis Road , Keynsham BS31 2DY | 3out of 4 | 5,048 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Horizons Learning Centre Mulberry Drive , BS15 4EA | 3out of 4 | 2,098 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Briarwood School Briar Way , Fishponds BS16 4EA | 3out of 4 | 2,337 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Academy Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG | 3out of 4 | 2,725 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowdon Village Beam Street , Barton Hill BS5 9QR | 2out of 4 | 2,977 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracefield Preparatory School 266 Overndale Road , Fishponds BS16 2RG | - not rated | 3,239 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Bistro | Hillside Court, Batten Road | 179 yd | |
| Dirty burgerz | 227 Hillside Road | 328 yd | |
| Grays Kitchen | 238 Kingsway | 428 yd | |
| Aspens Services Ltd | John Cabot Academy, Woodside Road | 452 yd | |
| The White Elephant Restaurant And Coffee Shop | Kingswood Foundation Estate, Britannia Road | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose and Crown | Flat, The Rose And Crown, 111 Two Mile Hill Road | 600 yd | |
| Lord raglan | 1 Nags Head Hill | 604 yd | |
| Horse & Jockey | Horse And Jockey, 56 Nags Head Hill | 611 yd | |
| The Trooper | 90 Bryants Hill | 626 yd | |
| Kings Head | Kings Head, 284 Two Mile Hill Road | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Takeaway | 229 Hillside Road | 328 yd | |
| Atlantic Fish Bar | 224 Kingsway | 428 yd | |
| Spice Cube | 226 Kingsway | 428 yd | |
| Noble House | 248 Kingsway | 428 yd | |
| Beijing Chinese & Thai Takeaway | 108 Nags Head Hill | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MyRadu | 3 Queen Street | 585 yd | |
| Co-Op Welcome | 33-37 High Street, Hanham | 924 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Lidl Store, Halls Road | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| John Cabot Academy WOODSIDE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 439 yd |
| Rodney Road Playing Field (Closed) Rodney Road | grass pitches | 812 yd |
| Ministry Of Fitness DOUGLAS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 931 yd |
| St George Cricket Ground ST GEORGE CRICKET GROUND ST GEORGE CRICKET GROUND WHITEWAY ROAD | grass pitches | 946 yd |
| Its Leisure Ltd 21-23 21-23 WOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 961 yd |
| Beacon Rise Primary School HANHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,001 yd |
| Dundridge Recreation Ground DUNDRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 1,053 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| 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 | 145.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.