Rossiters Lane is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS5 8TW 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 Rossiters Lane, Bristol, BS5 8TW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS5 8TN, BS5 8QR, BS5 8QP, BS5 8TY, BS5 8QG, BS5 8UA, BS5 8QL, BS5 8QN, BS5 8QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS5 8TW is primarily male, with 53.9% of the population 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 | 53.4% | 46.1% | -7.3% | 51.0% | -4.9% |
| Male | 46.6% | 53.9% | 7.3% | 49.0% | 4.9% |
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 8TW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.5% 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 | 39.3% | 47.5% | 8.2% | 37.9% | 9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 34.4% | -8.6% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 10.5% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4.5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 46.8% | 54.1% | 7.3% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 29.7% | -9.5% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 12.2% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.7% | 14.9% | -7.8% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 8.9% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 11.4% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 7% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 17.8% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 36.5% | 15.5% | 33.8% | 2.7% |
| Other | 7% | 3.5% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 5.6% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 87.4% | 82.7% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 83.6% 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 | 88.7% | 83.6% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 6.7% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 4.6% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.9% | 82.8% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 5% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 6.1% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.2% | 37.2% | 16.0% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 46.2% | -10.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rossiters Lane was 24.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.7% lower than the St George Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rossiters Lane has the 10th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in St George Central and the 151st lowest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Rossiters Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £222,500 | 2019-08-22 | £285,704 |
| 12 Rossiters Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £162,450 | 2016-05-13 | £235,541 |
| 6 Rossiters Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2015-10-30 | £291,229 |
| 10 Rossiters Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2015-02-20 | £254,446 |
| 20 Rossiters Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Detached, an established residential building | £188,500 | 2014-12-11 | £319,928 |
BS5 8TW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 138 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | - not rated | 1,675 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 2,485 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cashmore Nursery School Bright Street , Barton Hill BS5 9PR | - not rated | 2,780 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Woods Nursery School Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR | - not rated | 3,196 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 | 3,277 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 | 645 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Air Balloon Hill Primary School Hillside Road , St George BS5 7PB | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Air Balloon Hill Junior School Hillside Road , St George BS5 7PB | - not rated | 645 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Mile Hill Junior School The Kingsway , Kingswood BS15 8AA | - not rated | 1,135 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Mile Hill Infant School Kingsway , Kingswood BS15 8AA | - not rated | 1,135 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 | - not rated | 1,004 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanham High School Memorial Road , Hanham BS15 3LA | - not rated | 1,421 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanham Woods Academy Memorial Road , Hanham BS15 3LA | 3out of 4 | 1,421 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Technology College Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | - not rated | 1,614 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | 3out of 4 | 1,614 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 | 2,754 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brendan's Sixth Form College Broomhill Road , Brislington BS4 5RQ | - not rated | 2,959 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 4,881 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bristol College Marksbury Road , Bedminster BS3 5JL | - not rated | 5,355 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 | - not rated | 3,353 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Steiner Academy Bristol College Road , Fishponds BS16 2JP | - not rated | 3,653 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 842 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Cabot City Technology College Woodside Road , Kingswood BS15 8BD | - not rated | 1,004 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowdon Village Beam Street , Barton Hill BS5 9QR | 3out of 4 | 2,605 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons Learning Centre Mulberry Drive , BS15 4EA | 3out of 4 | 2,638 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonside School 23 Clothier Road , BS4 5PS | - not rated | 2,698 yd | Other independent special school | 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 | 187 yd | |
| Hillside Bistro | Hillside Court, Batten Road | 576 yd | |
| Dirty burgerz | 227 Hillside Road | 675 yd | |
| Chilli Inn | 28 High Street, Hanham | 822 yd | |
| The Curious Play Cafe | 52 High Street, Hanham | 910 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Trooper | 90 Bryants Hill | 301 yd | |
| Horse & Jockey | Horse And Jockey, 56 Nags Head Hill | 333 yd | |
| Lord raglan | 1 Nags Head Hill | 398 yd | |
| NICHOLAS WANDERERS AFC | 123 Dundridge Lane | 405 yd | |
| Swan Inn | Conham Hill, Hanham | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing Chinese & Thai Takeaway | 108 Nags Head Hill | 74 yd | |
| Atlantic Fish Bar | 224 Kingsway | 187 yd | |
| Spice Cube | 226 Kingsway | 187 yd | |
| Noble House | 248 Kingsway | 187 yd | |
| Hong Kong Chef | 85 Bryants Hill | 277 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Welcome | 33-37 High Street, Hanham | 840 yd | |
| MyRadu | 3 Queen Street | 927 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dundridge Recreation Ground DUNDRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 486 yd |
| Vicarage Road HAWKSWORTH DRIVE | grass pitches | 866 yd |
| John Cabot Academy WOODSIDE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 992 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.