Ashley Down Road is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS7 9BP is located in the Bishopston and Ashley Down electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ashley Down Road, Bristol, BS7 9BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS7 9BF, BS7 9DB, BS7 9BW, BS7 9BN, BS7 9AW, BS7 9AL, BS7 9BL, BS7 9DA, BS7 9BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS7 9BP has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 46.3% | 47.3% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 53.7% | 52.7% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 9BP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.1% 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 | 66% | 61.1% | -4.9% | 37.9% | 23.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.2% | 27% | 3.8% | 44.2% | -17.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 8.4% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (88.6%) 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 | 56.6% | 56.7% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 31.9% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 6.2% | 7.8% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 9BP this area, 8.3% 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 57.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.4% | 8.3% | 3.9% | 18.2% | -9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 8.8% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 15.8% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.1% | 57.5% | -1.6% | 33.8% | 23.7% |
| Other | 3% | 0.9% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.3% 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% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 9.1% | 31% | 21.9% | 2.5% | 28.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 75.6% | 52.3% | -23.3% | 81.4% | -29.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 71.7% 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 | 81.4% | 71.7% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 7.4% | 15.9% | 8.5% | 2.7% | 13.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 5.7% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.8% | 70.5% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 20.5% | 18.8% | 9.8% | 10.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 1.7% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.4% | 2.1% | -10.3% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39% | 37.2% | 1.8% |
| Christian | 19.9% | 46.2% | -26.3% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 34% | 6.5% | 27.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashley Down Road was 186.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 139.3% higher than the Bishopston and Ashley Down average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashley Down Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Bishopston and Ashley Down and the 265th highest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 112.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.7%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 5 Down View Ashley Down Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £168,500 | 2023-08-30 | £171,595 |
| Flat 22 Down View Ashley Down Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-05-20 | £249,229 |
| Flat 5 Down View Ashley Down Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2020-09-17 | £145,351 |
| Flat 25 Down View Ashley Down Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2018-08-20 | £268,154 |
| Flat 32 Down View Ashley Down Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2017-11-27 | £278,209 |
BS7 9BP 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BS7 9BP 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 | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Werburghs Park Nursery School Glenfrome Road , St Werburgh's BS2 9UX | 3out of 4 | 913 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 | 1,674 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton Avenue Nursery School Blakeney Road , Horfield BS7 0DL | 4out of 4 | 1,789 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 | 2,255 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 2,437 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 | 4out of 4 | 168 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sefton Park Junior School Ashley Down Road , Ashley Down BS7 9BJ | 3out of 4 | 168 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Field Primary School Arthur Milton Street , BS7 9JT | 4out of 4 | 280 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlawn Primary School Fairlawn Road , BS6 5JL | 3out of 4 | 832 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley Down Primary School Downend Road , Horfield BS7 9PD | 3out of 4 | 897 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield High School Allfoxton Road , Horfield BS7 9NL | 3out of 4 | 627 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | 4out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Redland Green School Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EH | 4out of 4 | 1,762 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Romney Avenue , Lockleaze BS7 9BY | - not rated | 1,839 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,215 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,584 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Gloucestershire and Stroud College Filton Avenue , BS34 7AT | - not rated | 4,797 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 832 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bristol Post 16 Centre Charnwood House , 30 Cotham Park BS6 6BU | - not rated | 1,958 yd | Sixth form centres | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont School Henleaze Park , Westbury-on-Trym BS9 4LR | 3out of 4 | 1,973 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colston's School Colston's School , Stapleton BS16 1BJ | - not rated | 1,975 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Steiner School Redland Hill House , Redland Hill BS6 6UX | - not rated | 2,350 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Werburghs City Farm Cafe | St Werburghs City Farm, Watercress Road | 239 yd | |
| The Food Lab Bristol | The Farm, Hopetoun Road | 266 yd | |
| The Bristol Climbing Academy | The Bristol Climbing Centre, St Werburghs Church, Mina Road | 285 yd | |
| Gloucestershire County Cricket Club | Gloucestershire County Cricket Club, Nevil Road | 437 yd | |
| World Peace Cafe | Amitabha Buddhist Centre, Old Vicarage, Gloucester Road | 766 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Central Lawn Tennis Club | Bristol Central Tennis Club, Happy Lane | 460 yd | |
| The Miners Arms | Miners Arms, 136 Mina Road | 599 yd | |
| The Somerville Club | 21-23 Sommerville Road | 639 yd | |
| The Sportsman & Annexe Inn | The Sportsman, Nevil Road | 738 yd | |
| Bristol County Conservative Club | 2b Nevil Road | 738 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Fish Bar | 95 Ashley Down Road | 581 yd | |
| Rising Sun | 91 Ashley Down Road | 581 yd | |
| Mooboo - Bishopston | 215 Gloucester Road | 790 yd | |
| Ciao Burger | 207a Gloucester Road | 796 yd | |
| Bristol Council Welcome Spaces | 279 Gloucester Road | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Petherbridge Way | 752 yd | |
| Co-op | 335-337 Gloucester Road | 863 yd | |
| Co-op | 117-121 Gloucester Road | 916 yd | |
| Lidl | 175 Muller Road | 977 yd | |
| Sonnis | 46 Mina Road | 1,010 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Central Tennis Club DERBY ROAD | tennis courts | 373 yd |
| Gloucestershire County Cricket Club NEVIL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 447 yd |
| St Thomas More Catholic Secondary School (Closed) Stottbury Road | 617 yd | |
| Fairfield High School Allfoxton Road | artificial grass pitch | 634 yd |
| Bristol North Pool (Closed) Gloucester Road | swimming pool | 901 yd |
| Gloucester Road Fitness GLOUCESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 948 yd |
| Hmp Bristol CAMBRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 997 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 | 153.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.