Shelley Way is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS7 0PX is located in the Horfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol North West. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shelley Way, Bristol, BS7 0PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS7 0QX, BS7 0PY, BS7 0PU, BS7 0PS, BS7 0PH, BS7 0PZ, BS7 0PN, BS7 0PQ, BS7 0PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS7 0PX has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.2% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 56.2% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 5.2% |
| Male | 45.6% | 43.8% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -5.2% |
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 BS7 0PX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.9% 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 | 41.4% | 52.9% | 11.5% | 37.9% | 15.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.3% | 28.2% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -16.0% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 16.2% | 10.1% | -6.1% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 6.6% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.7% | 37.8% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -10.6% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 31.8% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 20.1% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 7.4% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 7% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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.
In the area around BS7 0PX this area, 28.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 19.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.3% | 28.4% | -9.9% | 18.2% | 10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23% | 16.2% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 15.7% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 14.4% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.8% | 19.2% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -14.6% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.5% 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 | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 8.4% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.3% | 7.4% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 6.4% |
| Other Black | 8.5% | 0.7% | -7.8% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6% | 5.4% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 71.4% | 64.5% | -6.9% | 81.4% | -16.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 84% 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 | 91.2% | 84% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 6% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 4% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 84.3% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 12.7% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 0.7% | -7.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.2% | 76.7% | -5.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 22.7% | 13.5% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 38.9% | 46.2% | -7.3% |
| Muslim | 13.8% | 6.5% | 7.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shelley Way was 117.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.5% lower than the Horfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shelley Way has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Horfield and the 531st highest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Shelley Way, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2022-11-28 | £450,946 |
| 32 Shelley Way, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2019-08-12 | £341,396 |
| 10 Shelley Way, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2017-08-30 | £356,725 |
| 11 Shelley Way, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2010-05-14 | £453,993 |
| 32 Shelley Way, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2006-03-31 | £396,484 |
BS7 0PX 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BS7 0PX 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 | 54 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filton Avenue Nursery School Blakeney Road , Horfield BS7 0DL | 4out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburghs Park Nursery School Glenfrome Road , St Werburghs BS2 9UX | 3out of 4 | 3,423 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Woods Nursery School Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR | - not rated | 4,254 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL | 2out of 4 | 4,424 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 | 4,502 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Horfield Primary School Upper Horfield Community School & Early Years, Sheridan Road , Horfield BS7 0PU | 2out of 4 | 139 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shield Road Primary School Shields Avenue , Northville BS7 0RR | 3out of 4 | 593 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charborough Road Primary School Charborough Road , Filton BS34 7RA | - not rated | 769 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charborough Road Primary School Charborough Road , Filton BS34 7RA | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton Avenue Junior School Lockleaze Road , Horfield BS7 9RP | - not rated | 971 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard School Bristol Filton Road , Horfield BS7 0XZ | 3out of 4 | 429 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard School Filton Road , Horfield BS7 0XZ | - not rated | 429 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lockleaze School Hogarth Walk , Lockleaze BS7 9XT | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Romney Avenue , Lockleaze BS7 9BY | 3out of 4 | 1,644 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pen Park School Pen Park Road , Southmead BS10 6BP | - not rated | 1,689 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filton College Filton Avenue , Filton BS34 7AT | - not rated | 1,968 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 2,644 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 3,967 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steiner Academy Bristol College Road , Fishponds BS16 2JP | - not rated | 3,946 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Stoke Community School Fiddlers Wood Lane , Bradley Stoke BS32 9BS | 3out of 4 | 4,998 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filton Park School Charborough Road , Filton BS34 7RB | - not rated | 747 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of the West of England, Bristol Coldharbour Lane , Frenchay BS16 1QY | - not rated | 2,099 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Poplars School Stoke Park Hospital , Stapleton BS16 1QU | - not rated | 2,110 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bri04 Bridge Year 11 Southmead Youth Centre, Greystoke Avenue , Southmead BS10 6AS | - not rated | 2,178 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Education 1st Learning Centre Southmead Youth Centre , Greystoke Avenue BS10 6AS | - not rated | 2,231 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil Com Farofa Bristol Ltd | 18 Gloucester Road North, Filton | 375 yd | |
| Maharaj | 7 - 11 Gloucester Road North, Filton | 382 yd | |
| Sabor Brasileiro | 25 Gloucester Road North, Filton | 421 yd | |
| Avenue Kitchen | 396 Filton Avenue | 425 yd | |
| Coffee & Pitta House | 518A Filton Avenue, Horfield | 436 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bulldog | 528-534 Filton Avenue, Filton | 482 yd | |
| Lockleaze Sports Centre (Terrace Bar) | Lockleaze Sports Centre, Bonnington Walk | 798 yd | |
| The Naughty Corner Deli Pop up | crafty cow, 635 Gloucester Road | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Capital | 10 Gloucester Road North, Filton | 355 yd | |
| Caspian Fish Bar | 14 Gloucester Road North, Filton | 363 yd | |
| Favourite Grill | 16 Gloucester Road North, Filton | 369 yd | |
| Filton Kebab & Pizza House | 514 Filton Avenue, Horfield | 426 yd | |
| Filton Kebab And Pizza House | 514 Filton Avenue, Horfield | 426 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 73-75 Gloucester Road North, Filton | 721 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pyramid Youth Club FILTON AVENUE | 279 yd | |
| Orchard School FILTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 375 yd |
| Shield Road Primary School SHIELDS AVENUE | grass pitches | 587 yd |
| Lockleaze Sports Centre Bonnington Walk | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 666 yd |
| Ashley Down Old Boys Rfc (Closed) Bonnington Walk | grass pitches | 719 yd |
| Dings Crusaders Rfc (Closed) Landseer Avenue | grass pitches | 899 yd |
| Filton Sports And Leisure Centre FILTON SPORTS AND LEISURE CENTRE FILTON SPORTS AND LEISURE CENTRE ELM PARK | cycling, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 918 yd |
| Horfield Leisure Centre DORIAN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 935 yd |
| Filton Avenue Primary School FILTON AVENUE PRIMARY SCHOOL FILTON AVENUE PRIMARY SCHOOL LOCKLEAZE ROAD | grass pitches | 968 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 | 152.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.