Granville Street is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS5 9SW is located in the Lawrence Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Granville Street, Bristol, BS5 9SW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS5 9SP, BS5 9SR, BS5 9SB, BS5 9SA, BS5 9SD, BS5 9QR, BS5 9RY, BS5 9SG, BS5 9QY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS5 9SW has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 47.9% | 48% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 52.1% | 52% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 9SW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.7% 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 | 47.1% | 58.7% | 11.6% | 37.9% | 20.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.7% | 25.9% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -18.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.8% | 4.5% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 10% | 8.5% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 2.4% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 53.3% | 55.9% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 23.2% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -10.4% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 15.1% | 5.3% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 4.3% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 37.1% | 23.9% | -13.2% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 15.8% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 13.4% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.4% | 13.8% | 8.4% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.5% | 28.7% | 14.2% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 11.8% | 3.6% | -8.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 5.4% | 2.6% | -2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 26.5% | 34.5% | 8.0% | 2.5% | 32.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 11.9% | 4.1% | -7.8% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 40.2% | 36.8% | -3.4% | 81.4% | -44.6% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 1.6% | 7.5% |
In this area, 64.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.7% | 64.6% | 3.9% | 83.2% | -18.6% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 6.4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 23.5% | 19.4% | -4.1% | 2.7% | 16.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.5% | 5.8% | -0.7% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.8% | 64.8% | 5.0% | 83.2% | -18.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 21.8% | 17.6% | 9.8% | 12.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.9% | 3.2% | -5.7% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 19% | 5.2% | -13.8% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 4.9% | -3.1% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.2% | 76.7% | -5.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 7% | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.2% | 37.2% | -9.0% |
| Christian | 20.6% | 46.2% | -25.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 42.4% | 6.5% | 35.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Granville Street was 126.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.5% lower than the Lawrence Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Granville Street has the 7th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Lawrence Hill and the 457th highest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 267.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Granville Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2025-01-14 | £340,976 |
| 45 Granville Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2018-11-14 | £312,219 |
| 33 Granville Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2018-09-28 | £277,709 |
| 37 Granville Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £189,995 | 2015-08-21 | £313,202 |
| 45 Granville Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £169,995 | 2015-06-22 | £294,410 |
The percentage of student residents living in BS5 9SW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1,023 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre Haviland House , St Judes BS2 0DT | 4out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre Little Bishop Street , St Paul's BS2 9JF | 4out of 4 | 1,903 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 | 2,132 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Hill Academy Queen Ann Road , Barton Hill BS5 9TX | 1out of 4 | 240 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redfield Educate Together Primary Academy Avonvale Road , Redfield BS5 9RH | 3out of 4 | 691 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Blackswarth Road , Redfield BS5 8AS | 4out of 4 | 845 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Easton Church of England Academy Beaufort Street , Easton BS5 0SQ | 2out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bannerman Road Community Academy All Hallows Road , Easton BS5 0HR | 2out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The City Academy Bristol Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | 3out of 4 | 676 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Somerset Square , BS1 6RT | 4out of 4 | 2,170 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School Allfoxton Road , Horfield BS7 9NL | 3out of 4 | 2,627 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | 4out of 4 | 2,671 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School College Square , BS1 5TS | 4out of 4 | 2,907 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 3,233 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brendan's Sixth Form College Broomhill Road , Brislington BS4 5RQ | - not rated | 3,705 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snowdon Village Beam Street , Barton Hill BS5 9QR | 2out of 4 | 98 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Andalusia Academy Bristol Old School Building , St Matthias Park BS2 0BA | - not rated | 1,517 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect Education Trust Tramway Road , Brislington BS4 3DS | - not rated | 1,753 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleve House School 254 Wells Road , Knowle BS4 2PN | - not rated | 2,223 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Hospital Education Service Falkland Road , Montpelier BS6 5JL | 4out of 4 | 2,317 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Conscious | 182 Avonvale Road | 87 yd | |
| Alibaba's Grill House | 3 Marsh Lane | 101 yd | |
| Bristol Refugee Rights | 43 Ducie Road | 295 yd | |
| Elaf Cafe & Restaurant | 133-135 Lawrence Hill | 415 yd | |
| Maeme's Piri Piri | 10 Church Road | 445 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaconsfield Social Club | 112 Avonvale Road | 380 yd | |
| Avonvale Bowls Club | Netham Pavilion, Avonvale Road | 586 yd | |
| St Annes Board Mill Social Club | St Annes Board Mill Social Club, Avonvale Road | 586 yd | |
| The Pack Horse | Pack Horse, 166-168 Lawrence Hill | 606 yd | |
| The Cider Box | Railway Arch 5, Silverthorne Lane | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Star Chinese Takeaway | 185 Avonvale Road | 175 yd | |
| Hamblins | 154 Avonvale Road | 224 yd | |
| Pepenero | Unit 4, Lawrence Hill Trading Estate, Russell Town Avenue | 488 yd | |
| Peri Piz/Lawrence Hill Kebab House | 194 Lawrence Hill | 531 yd | |
| Panda Chinese Takeaway | 135 Church Road | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl, Earl Russell Way | 632 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 5, Avon Meads, St Philips Causeway | 769 yd | |
| Simply Food | Marks And Spencers Simply Food, Avon Meads, St Philips Causeway | 811 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 241-249 Church Road | 941 yd | |
| Aldi | 273-279 Church Road | 941 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Netham Recreation Ground COMPTON STREET | grass pitches | 376 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bristol Barrow Road) 1 BARROW COURT 1 BARROW COURT BARROW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 672 yd |
| The City Academy Bristol RUSSELL TOWN AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 724 yd |
| St Patrick'S Catholic Primary School BLACKSWARTH ROAD | grass pitches | 777 yd |
| La Gym Lawrence Hill | health and fitness suite | 1,016 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 154.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.