Kingsway is in St George, Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS5 8NS is located in the St George Troopers Hill 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 8NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS5 8NT, BS5 8NY, BS5 8QP, BS5 8QN, BS5 8QW, BS5 8QY, BS5 8NU, BS5 8QS, BS5 8NX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS5 8NS 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 | 48.8% | 51.1% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 51.2% | 48.9% | -2.3% | 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 | 33.6% | 31.3% | -2.3% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 49.4% | 2.4% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 8.1% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 9.3% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.6% | 43.6% | 5.0% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 41.9% | 41.1% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 7.5% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 10.3% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.7% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.7% | 24.4% | -3.3% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 11.6% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 14% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.1% | 10.5% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 16.7% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 19% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -14.8% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3.9% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 4% | 6.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 94.1% | 88.8% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 7.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 89.4% 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 | 95.7% | 89.4% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 4.7% | 4.4% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Africa | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 89.1% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsway was 286.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 215.0% higher than the St George Central average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Kingsway has the 2nd highest crime rate of 65 local areas in St George Central and the 140th highest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 90.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 9 Kingsway Shopping Precinct, 222 Kingsway, Bristol, City Of Bristol Other, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-10-31 | £135,543 |
| 216A Kingsway, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £287,000 | 2021-10-18 | £340,357 |
| 250 Kingsway, Bristol, City Of Bristol Other, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-10-08 | £121,573 |
| 220A Kingsway, Bristol, City Of Bristol Other, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-08-03 | £186,645 |
| Unit 1 Kingsway Shopping Centre Kingsway, Bristol, City Of Bristol Other, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2021-04-01 | £97,630 |
BS5 8NS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | 4out of 4 | 1,364 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 2,429 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 | 3,362 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL | 3out of 4 | 3,531 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 | 3,957 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 Primary School Hillside Road , St George BS5 7PB | 3out of 4 | 493 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Mile Hill Primary School Two Mile Hill Primary School , Kingsway BS15 8AA | 3out of 4 | 998 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill Infant School Clouds Hill Road , St George BS5 7LE | 3out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Rise Primary School Hanham Road , Kingswood BS15 8NU | 4out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill Academy Plummers Hill , St George BS5 7JU | 2out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 906 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | 3out of 4 | 1,433 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanham Woods Academy Memorial Road , Hanham BS15 3LA | 1out of 4 | 1,577 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy Bristol Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | 3out of 4 | 2,708 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | 3out of 4 | 3,186 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 | 3,147 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 | 3,274 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadlands Academy St Francis Road , Keynsham BS31 2DY | 3out of 4 | 4,845 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 | 2,513 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowdon Village Beam Street , Barton Hill BS5 9QR | 2out of 4 | 2,639 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Briarwood School Briar Way , Fishponds BS16 4EA | 3out of 4 | 2,643 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Academy Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG | 3out of 4 | 2,891 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect Education Trust Tramway Road , Brislington BS4 3DS | - not rated | 2,930 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grays Kitchen | 238 Kingsway | 1 yd | |
| Hillside Bistro | Hillside Court, Batten Road | 400 yd | |
| Dirty burgerz | 227 Hillside Road | 518 yd | |
| Chilli Inn | 28 High Street, Hanham | 810 yd | |
| First Choice Cafe | 102-104 Two Mile Hill Road | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Trooper | 90 Bryants Hill | 322 yd | |
| Horse & Jockey | Horse And Jockey, 56 Nags Head Hill | 331 yd | |
| Lord raglan | 1 Nags Head Hill | 374 yd | |
| NICHOLAS WANDERERS AFC | 123 Dundridge Lane | 564 yd | |
| The Maypole | 26A High Street, Hanham | 792 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Fish Bar | 224 Kingsway | 1 yd | |
| Spice Cube | 226 Kingsway | 1 yd | |
| Noble House | 248 Kingsway | 1 yd | |
| Beijing Chinese & Thai Takeaway | 108 Nags Head Hill | 122 yd | |
| Hong Kong Chef | 85 Bryants Hill | 267 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MyRadu | 3 Queen Street | 788 yd | |
| Co-Op Welcome | 33-37 High Street, Hanham | 821 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dundridge Recreation Ground DUNDRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 650 yd |
| John Cabot Academy WOODSIDE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 815 yd |
| Vicarage Road HAWKSWORTH DRIVE | grass pitches | 988 yd |
| Rodney Road Playing Field (Closed) Rodney Road | grass pitches | 996 yd |
| St George Cricket Ground ST GEORGE CRICKET GROUND ST GEORGE CRICKET GROUND WHITEWAY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,047 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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.