Sommerville Road is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS7 9AA is located in the Ashley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sommerville Road, Bristol, BS7 9AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS7 9AD, BS7 8NW, BS7 9DQ, BS6 5AR, BS7 8BW, BS6 5AL, BS7 8NN, BS6 5AU, BS7 8BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS7 9AA 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 | 45.2% | 50% | 4.8% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 54.8% | 50% | -4.8% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 BS7 9AA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.8% 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 | 61.3% | 56.8% | -4.5% | 37.9% | 18.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.6% | 34.4% | 2.8% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 2.4% | 5.8% | 3.4% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 65.5% | 61.1% | -4.4% | 48.4% | 12.7% |
| Good health | 24.6% | 30.2% | 5.6% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 9AA this area, 2.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 64.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -15.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.1% | 2% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -7.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 10.8% | 1.4% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.9% | 19.6% | 0.7% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.3% | 64.2% | 4.9% | 33.8% | 30.4% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -2.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% 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 | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 4% | 0.3% | -3.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 92.2% | 91% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 9.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 86.1% 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 | 90.4% | 86.1% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 7.7% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.8% | 85.8% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.6% | 76.7% | 14.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61% | 37.2% | 23.8% |
| Christian | 25.5% | 46.2% | -20.7% |
| Buddhist | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sommerville Road was 84.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.4% lower than the Ashley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Sommerville Road has the 26th lowest crime rate of 94 local areas in Ashley and the 633rd lowest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sommerville Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £805,000 | 2023-11-23 | £813,123 |
| 14 Sommerville Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2023-10-09 | £808,889 |
| 22 Sommerville Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2018-05-31 | £767,433 |
| 32 Sommerville Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £875,900 | 2017-09-01 | £1,170,595 |
| Ground Floor Flat 10 Sommerville Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2017-06-19 | £145,630 |
BS7 9AA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 9AA 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 | 116 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Education | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Werburghs Park Nursery School Glenfrome Road , St Werburghs BS2 9UX | 3out of 4 | 1,358 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 | 1,540 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton Avenue Nursery School Blakeney Road , Horfield BS7 0DL | 4out of 4 | 2,166 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Woods Nursery School Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR | - not rated | 2,179 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre Haviland House , St Judes BS2 0DT | 3out of 4 | 2,203 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sefton Park Infant School Ashley Down Road , Ashley Down BS7 9BJ | 3out of 4 | 531 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sefton Park Junior School Ashley Down Road , Ashley Down BS7 9BJ | 3out of 4 | 531 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Field Primary School College Road , BS7 9JT | 3out of 4 | 613 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Road Primary School Bishop Road , Bishopston BS7 8LS | 4out of 4 | 660 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School Egerton Road , Bishopston BS7 8HP | 3out of 4 | 798 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-Act Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | 1out of 4 | 899 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | - not rated | 900 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Redland Green Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EH | - not rated | 1,131 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green School Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EH | 3out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School Allfoxton Road , Horfield BS7 9NL | 3out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 834 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 1,052 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 3,170 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bristol College Marksbury Road , Bedminster BS3 5JL | - not rated | 4,963 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton College Filton Avenue , Filton BS34 7AT | - not rated | 5,080 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,662 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Hospital Education Service Falkland Road , Montpelier BS6 5JL | 4out of 4 | 862 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colstons Girls' School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | - not rated | 900 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Redland High Junior School 4 Redland Court , BS6 7EF | - not rated | 1,052 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Redland High School for Girls Redland Court , Redland Court Road BS6 7EF | - not rated | 1,052 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bristol Post 16 Centre Charnwood House , 30 Cotham Park BS6 6BU | - not rated | 1,473 yd | Sixth form centres | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| StreatWok | 213 Gloucester Road | 125 yd | |
| Go Go Lounge | 217a Gloucester Road | 125 yd | |
| Salkaara Street | 185 Gloucester Road | 127 yd | |
| Vegan India | 189 Gloucester Road | 127 yd | |
| Hobbs House Bakery | 177 Gloucester Road | 166 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Somerville Club | 21-23 Sommerville Road | 80 yd | |
| Grace & Flavour | 197 Gloucester Road | 127 yd | |
| Yuri Bar | 187 Gloucester Road | 127 yd | |
| The Bristol Flyer | 96 Gloucester Road | 215 yd | |
| The Cider Press | 86-90 Gloucester Road | 215 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ciao Burger | 207a Gloucester Road | 125 yd | |
| Mooboo - Bishopston | 215 Gloucester Road | 137 yd | |
| Miss Millies Fried Chicken | 91 Gloucester Road | 298 yd | |
| Ezo Cafe Lounge | 6 The Promenade | 437 yd | |
| Bristol Council Welcome Spaces | 279 Gloucester Road | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 117-121 Gloucester Road | 298 yd | |
| Co-op | 335-337 Gloucester Road | 700 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol North Pool (Closed) Gloucester Road | swimming pool | 183 yd |
| Gloucestershire County Cricket Club NEVIL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 370 yd |
| Bristol Central Tennis Club DERBY ROAD | tennis courts | 413 yd |
| Hmp Bristol CAMBRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 682 yd |
| St Bonaventure'S Catholic Primary School EGERTON ROAD | grass pitches | 800 yd |
| Gloucester Road Fitness GLOUCESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 825 yd |
| Colstons Girls School CHELTENHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 893 yd |
| Redland Green School REDLAND COURT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 996 yd |
| Redland High School (Closed) Redland Court Road | 1,050 yd | |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Bristol) REDLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,061 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 | 157.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.