Southampton Gardens is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS7 9HB 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 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Southampton Gardens, Bristol, BS7 9HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS7 9HA, BS7 9HZ, BS7 9JB, BS7 9JD, BS7 9HY, BS7 9JA, BS7 9QR, BS7 9PQ, BS7 9JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS7 9HB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.4% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.6% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 9HB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.5% 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 | 64.8% | 68.5% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 30.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.3% | 22.9% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -21.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 3.5% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.8%) 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 | 57.5% | 56.3% | -1.2% | 48.4% | 7.9% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 33.5% | -0.2% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 9% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around BS7 9HB this area, 5.9% 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 59.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.7% | 5.9% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 2.4% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22.4% | 23.8% | 1.4% | 16.9% | 6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.9% | 59.7% | 7.8% | 33.8% | 25.9% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 0.2% | -2.4% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 87.3% | 88.1% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 6.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 87.4% 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 | 88.9% | 87.4% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 88% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 6.7% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 2.5% | -3.2% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 76.7% | 11.6% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 68.3% | 37.2% | 31.1% |
| Christian | 21% | 46.2% | -25.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southampton Gardens was 37.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.0% lower than the Bishopston and Ashley Down average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Southampton Gardens has the 16th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Bishopston and Ashley Down and the 250th lowest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 78.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Southampton Gardens, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £362,250 | 2026-01-12 | £355,838 |
| 9 Southampton Gardens, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £416,000 | 2024-09-20 | £415,584 |
| 2 Southampton Gardens, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2017-09-01 | £380,414 |
| 2 Southampton Gardens, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2015-03-27 | £416,959 |
| 6 Southampton Gardens, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2014-09-30 | £416,393 |
BS7 9HB 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 9HB 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 | 132 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 43 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,146 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburghs Park Nursery School Glenfrome Road , St Werburghs BS2 9UX | 3out of 4 | 1,490 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 | 2,356 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Woods Nursery School Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR | - not rated | 2,418 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 2,927 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Down Primary School Downend Road , Horfield BS7 9PD | 3out of 4 | 258 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Field Primary School College Road , BS7 9JT | 3out of 4 | 465 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sefton Park Infant School Ashley Down Road , Ashley Down BS7 9BJ | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sefton Park Junior School Ashley Down Road , Ashley Down BS7 9BJ | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Road Primary School Bishop Road , Bishopston BS7 8LS | 4out of 4 | 955 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thoma's More Catholic Secondary School Stottbury Road , Horfield BS7 9NH | - not rated | 994 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School Allfoxton Road , Horfield BS7 9NL | 3out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School Allfoxton Road , Horfield BS7 9NL | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Romney Avenue , Lockleaze BS7 9BY | 3out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | 1out of 4 | 1,882 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 561 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 2,012 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton College Filton Avenue , Filton BS34 7AT | - not rated | 4,121 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 4,180 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 | 3,967 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath House Hospital School Priory Hospital Bristol , Heath House Lane BS16 1EQ | - not rated | 1,161 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Hospital Education Service Falkland Road , Montpelier BS6 5JL | 4out of 4 | 1,520 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont School Henleaze Park , Westbury-on-Trym BS9 4LR | 3out of 4 | 1,700 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colstons Girls' School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | - not rated | 1,883 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Collegiate School Stapleton , Bristol BS16 1BJ | - not rated | 1,963 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fed Cafe Ltd | Unit 20, Merton Road | 365 yd | |
| Persian Food Station | 379a-379b Gloucester Road | 414 yd | |
| Deck Cafe | 365 Gloucester Road | 415 yd | |
| The House Cafe | 359 Gloucester Road | 423 yd | |
| Burra | 401 Gloucester Road | 429 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lazy Dog | 112 Ashley Down Road | 130 yd | |
| Bottles and Books | 354 Gloucester Road | 452 yd | |
| The Drapers Arms | 447 Gloucester Road | 490 yd | |
| The Sportsman & Annexe Inn | The Sportsman, Nevil Road | 505 yd | |
| Bristol County Conservative Club | 2b Nevil Road | 505 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Fish Bar | 95 Ashley Down Road | 199 yd | |
| Rising Sun | 91 Ashley Down Road | 199 yd | |
| Thousand Leaves | 160a Muller Road | 213 yd | |
| Eden Desserts | Unit 22, Merton Road | 310 yd | |
| Fat Rice | Unit 17c, Merton Road | 328 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 175 Muller Road | 294 yd | |
| Aldi | Petherbridge Way | 398 yd | |
| Co-op | 335-337 Gloucester Road | 516 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Rovers Fc (The Memorial Stadium) THE MEMORIAL STADIUM THE MEMORIAL STADIUM FILTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 478 yd |
| Gloucester Road Fitness GLOUCESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 486 yd |
| Gloucestershire County Cricket Club NEVIL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 680 yd |
| Hmp Bristol CAMBRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 704 yd |
| Muller Road Playing Fields MULLER ROAD | grass pitches | 716 yd |
| Bristol Civil Service Sports Club FILTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 781 yd |
| Wellington Hill Playing Fields (Closed) Wellington Hill | grass pitches | 843 yd |
| Horfield Leisure Centre Playing Fields WOODHOUSE GROVE | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| Ardagh Bowling And Sports Club ARDAGH PAVILION ARDAGH PAVILION KELLAWAY AVENUE | tennis courts | 932 yd |
| St Thomas More Catholic Secondary School (Closed) Stottbury Road | 950 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.