Furber Road, Bristol, BS5 8PX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS5 8PX has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents 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	57.7%	50%	-7.7%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	42.3%	50%	7.7%	49.0%	1.0%

Partnership Status

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	24.4%	35.5%	11.1%	37.9%	-2.4%
Married: Opposite sex	59.6%	48.8%	-10.8%	44.2%	4.6%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.8%	1.6%	-0.2%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	8.9%	10.2%	1.3%	9.1%	1.1%
Widowed	4.4%	3.9%	-0.5%	6.1%	-2.2%

Health

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	45.5%	42.4%	-3.1%	48.4%	-6.0%
Good health	39.8%	41.7%	1.9%	33.6%	8.1%
Fair health	11.8%	13.4%	1.6%	12.7%	0.7%
Bad health	2.9%	1.7%	-1.2%	4.0%	-2.3%
Very bad health	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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 21.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	22.7%	21.5%	-1.2%	18.2%	3.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.4%	10.2%	-6.2%	9.6%	0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.4%	17.6%	-2.8%	13.4%	4.2%
Apprenticeship	9.3%	10.5%	1.2%	5.3%	5.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.3%	17.2%	3.9%	16.9%	0.3%
Degree or Similar	16%	21.5%	5.5%	33.8%	-12.3%
Other	1.8%	1.6%	-0.2%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	3.6%	1%	-2.6%	1.1%	-0.1%
Chinese	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	1.1%	1.7%	0.6%	1.0%	0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.9%	0.8%
White	93.9%	93.1%	-0.8%	81.4%	11.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.4% 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	96.1%	91.4%	-4.7%	83.2%	8.2%
European Union	0.4%	5.5%	5.1%	6.1%	-0.6%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	2.9%	1.4%	-1.5%	5.6%	-4.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1%	1.0%	1.3%	-0.3%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.1%	91.7%	-4.4%	83.2%	8.5%
10+ Years	0.4%	5.2%	4.8%	9.8%	-4.6%
5-10 Years	0.4%	2.4%	2.0%	2.9%	-0.5%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	2.9%	0%	-2.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.4%	76.7%	6.7%
Lithuania	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Poland	1%	1.3%	-0.3%
Romania	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	1%	1.5%	-0.5%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Middle East	1.4%	0.1%	1.3%
No passport held	11.4%	13.5%	-2.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.7%	37.2%	3.5%
Christian	52.8%	46.2%	6.6%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	1%	6.5%	-5.5%
Not answered	5.2%	6.0%	-0.8%

Safety

Is Furber Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Furber Road was 21.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.9% lower than the St George Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Furber Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in St George Central and the 117th lowest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£48,600

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in BS5 8PX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Furber Road are based on 85 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for City Of Bristol.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Furber Road, Bristol, BS5 8PX

Estimated Average Property Prices for BS5 8PX

Average Price
£342,633

Semi-Detached
£360,865

Terraced
£270,368

Detached
£502,169

Flats/Maisonettes
£173,816

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Furber Road

Average Price
£365,255

Semi-Detached
£366,133

Terraced
£320,850

Detached
£599,170

Flats/Maisonettes
£186,727

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Furber Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
71 Furber Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£345,000	2025-05-22	£349,894
71A Furber Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Detached, an established residential building	£432,250	2024-07-25	£441,705
Flat B 76 Furber Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£170,000	2023-08-22	£165,316
Flat C 76 Furber Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£170,000	2023-08-22	£165,316
Flat A 76 Furber Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£170,000	2023-08-22	£165,316

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BS5 8PX

Employment

BS5 8PX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	92
Retired	73
Part-Time Employee	38
Self-Employed	25
Student (economically inactive)	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Other	5
Unemployed	3
Looking after home or family	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	31
Human health and social work activities	20
Manufacturing	17
Transport and storage	12
Education	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Financial and insurance activities	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Construction	9
Information and communication	8
Other	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Real estate activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY	- not rated	1,912 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT	3out of 4	2,919 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cashmore Nursery School Bright Street , Barton Hill BS5 9PR	- not rated	3,218 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Spring Woods Nursery School Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR	- not rated	3,636 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	3,662 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Samuel White's Infant School Abbots Avenue , Hanham BS15 3PN	- not rated	926 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Samuel White's Infant School Abbots Avenue , Hanham BS15 3PN	3out of 4	926 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Beacon Rise Primary School Hanham Road , Kingswood BS15 8NU	4out of 4	969 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Air Balloon Hill Infant School Hillside Road , St George BS5 7PB	- not rated	977 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Air Balloon Hill Primary School Hillside Road , St George BS5 7PB	3out of 4	977 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
John Cabot Academy Woodside Road , Kingswood BS15 8BD	- not rated	740 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hanham High School Memorial Road , Hanham BS15 3LA	- not rated	1,169 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hanham Woods Academy Memorial Road , Hanham BS15 3LA	3out of 4	1,169 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Speedwell Technology College Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU	- not rated	1,815 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU	3out of 4	1,815 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Soundwell College St Stephens Road , Soundwell BS16 4RL	- not rated	2,635 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Brendan's Sixth Form College Broomhill Road , Brislington BS4 5RQ	- not rated	2,939 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU	- not rated	5,302 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
King's Oak Academy Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT	- not rated	2,989 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Steiner Academy Bristol College Road , Fishponds BS16 2JP	- not rated	3,827 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
John Cabot City Technology College Woodside Road , Kingswood BS15 8BD	- not rated	740 yd	City technology college	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Encompass Education 164 Summerhill Road , St George BS5 8JU	- not rated	1,250 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
New Horizons Learning Centre Mulberry Drive , BS15 4EA	3out of 4	2,373 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Soundwell Academy St Stephens Road , BS16 4RL	3out of 4	2,634 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Avonside School 23 Clothier Road , BS4 5PS	- not rated	2,723 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Grays Kitchen	238 Kingsway	387 yd
Chilli Inn	28 High Street, Hanham	432 yd
The Italian Kitchen	47 High Street, Hanham	514 yd
The Curious Play Cafe	52 High Street, Hanham	520 yd
Little Pink Cafe	70 High Street, Hanham	610 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Trooper	90 Bryants Hill	186 yd
The Maypole	26A High Street, Hanham	417 yd
Jolly Sailor	High Street, Hanham	547 yd
NICHOLAS WANDERERS AFC	123 Dundridge Lane	559 yd
The Queens Head	29 Lower Hanham Road, Hanham	609 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hong Kong Chef	85 Bryants Hill	173 yd
Atlantic Fish Bar	224 Kingsway	387 yd
Spice Cube	226 Kingsway	387 yd
Noble House	248 Kingsway	387 yd
Beijing Chinese & Thai Takeaway	108 Nags Head Hill	440 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-Op Welcome	33-37 High Street, Hanham	439 yd
Lidl Great Britain Limited	135 High Street, Hanham	928 yd
MyRadu	3 Queen Street	1,080 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Dundridge Recreation Ground DUNDRIDGE LANE	grass pitches	638 yd
John Cabot Academy WOODSIDE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	732 yd
Vicarage Road HAWKSWORTH DRIVE	grass pitches	798 yd
Beacon Rise Primary School HANHAM ROAD	grass pitches	970 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	96.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	96.3%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	177 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	14.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of BS5 8PX