Ashley Down Road is in Bristol and in Bristol district. BS7 9JW 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 9JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS7 9PB, BS7 9JN, BS7 8TN, BS7 8TS, BS7 8TP, BS7 9PA, BS7 9PD, BS7 8TR, BS7 9PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS7 9JW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 42.1% | 47.1% | 5.0% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 57.9% | 52.9% | -5.0% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 9JW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 79.4% 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 | 76.8% | 79.4% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 41.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.1% | 13.6% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -30.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 4.4% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 50.5% | 47.2% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 41.6% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 8.0% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 7.5% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 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.
In the area around BS7 9JW this area, 5.5% 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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.2% | 5.5% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.6% | 1.8% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -7.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 6.8% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22.9% | 25.5% | 2.6% | 16.9% | 8.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.7% | 57% | 8.3% | 33.8% | 23.2% |
| Other | 6.9% | 0.8% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 0.2% | -2.0% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 85.4% | 83.3% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 1.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 79.1% 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 | 77.7% | 79.1% | 1.4% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| European Union | 11.1% | 11.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.5% | 4.6% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.8% | 78.6% | 1.8% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 7.5% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 5.3% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 4.1% | -3.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 67.7% | 37.2% | 30.5% |
| Christian | 20% | 46.2% | -26.2% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashley Down Road was 83.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.8% higher than the Bishopston and Ashley Down average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashley Down Road has the 17th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Bishopston and Ashley Down and the 663rd lowest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Ashley Down Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2025-07-25 | £341,653 |
| 14 Ashley Down Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2025-05-08 | £425,779 |
| 48 Ashley Down Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £338,884 | 2023-09-22 | £351,195 |
| 46 Ashley Down Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £462,189 | 2023-02-16 | £477,533 |
| 38 Ashley Down Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £436,000 | 2021-11-30 | £511,155 |
BS7 9JW 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 9JW 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 | 160 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 50 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 34 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,214 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 | 1,884 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 | 2,564 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 | 3,195 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 3,361 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 | 222 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Road Primary School Bishop Road , Bishopston BS7 8LS | 4out of 4 | 704 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Field Primary School Arthur Milton Street , BS7 9JT | 4out of 4 | 724 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School Egerton Road , Bishopston BS7 8HP | 3out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sefton Park Infant School Ashley Down Road , Ashley Down BS7 9BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,469 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Romney Avenue , Lockleaze BS7 9BY | - not rated | 1,748 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green School Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EH | 4out of 4 | 1,839 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard School Bristol Filton Road , Horfield BS7 0XZ | 3out of 4 | 1,899 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | 4out of 4 | 1,973 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Gloucestershire and Stroud College Filton Avenue , BS34 7AT | - not rated | 4,016 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 4,222 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont School Henleaze Park , Westbury-on-Trym BS9 4LR | 3out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Hospital Education Service Falkland Road , Montpelier BS6 5JL | 4out of 4 | 1,769 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redmaids' High School Westbury Road , Westbury-on-Trym BS9 3AW | - not rated | 2,175 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bristol Steiner School Redland Hill House , Redland Hill BS6 6UX | - not rated | 2,346 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol International College 8 Durham Park , Bristol BS6 6XA | - not rated | 2,361 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Persian Food Station | 379a-379b Gloucester Road | 91 yd | |
| Deck Cafe | 365 Gloucester Road | 91 yd | |
| Fed Cafe Ltd | Unit 20, Merton Road | 97 yd | |
| Burra | 401 Gloucester Road | 101 yd | |
| The Kandyan Restaurant Ltd | 405 Gloucester Road | 112 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottles and Books | 354 Gloucester Road | 122 yd | |
| The Drapers Arms | 447 Gloucester Road | 220 yd | |
| The Lazy Dog | 112 Ashley Down Road | 266 yd | |
| Cave Bristol | 286 Gloucester Road | 327 yd | |
| The Anchor | 323 Gloucester Road | 359 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry Lounge | 403 Gloucester Road | 101 yd | |
| Eden Desserts | Unit 22, Merton Road | 114 yd | |
| Fat Rice | Unit 17c, Merton Road | 116 yd | |
| Texas Grill | 386 Gloucester Road | 131 yd | |
| New Taj Tandoori | 404 Gloucester Road | 132 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 335-337 Gloucester Road | 358 yd | |
| Lidl | 175 Muller Road | 499 yd | |
| Aldi | Petherbridge Way | 729 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Lime Trees Road | 950 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Road Fitness GLOUCESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 255 yd |
| Bristol Rovers Fc (The Memorial Stadium) THE MEMORIAL STADIUM THE MEMORIAL STADIUM FILTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 342 yd |
| Hmp Bristol CAMBRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 498 yd |
| Wellington Hill Playing Fields (Closed) Wellington Hill | grass pitches | 519 yd |
| Horfield Leisure Centre Playing Fields WOODHOUSE GROVE | grass pitches | 527 yd |
| Ardagh Bowling And Sports Club ARDAGH PAVILION ARDAGH PAVILION KELLAWAY AVENUE | tennis courts | 590 yd |
| Bristol Civil Service Sports Club FILTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 758 yd |
| Gloucestershire County Cricket Club NEVIL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 766 yd |
| Muller Road Playing Fields MULLER ROAD | grass pitches | 775 yd |
| Redmaids High School (Golden Hill Sports Ground) GOLDEN HILL SPORTS PAVILION GOLDEN HILL SPORTS PAVILION LIME TREES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 945 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 | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| 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 | 156.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.