Ashley Down Road is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS7 9JZ 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 9JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS7 9LH, BS7 9LJ, BS7 9EY, BS7 9LQ, BS7 9LD, BS7 9LA, BS7 9FG, BS7 9LF, BS7 9LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS7 9JZ is primarily male, with 54% of the population 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 | 48.6% | 46% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 51.4% | 54% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 5.0% |
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 9JZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 74.2% 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% | 74.2% | 12.9% | 37.9% | 36.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.5% | 19.3% | -10.2% | 44.2% | -24.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 3.7% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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 (89.4%) 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 | 62.4% | 58.9% | -3.5% | 48.4% | 10.5% |
| Good health | 29% | 30.5% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 8% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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 9JZ this area, 7.8% 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 59.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.4% | 7.8% | 4.4% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.3% | 0.8% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -8.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.4% | 7.8% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22.8% | 23% | 0.2% | 16.9% | 6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 60% | 59.8% | -0.2% | 33.8% | 26.0% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 89.1% | 81.5% | -7.6% | 81.4% | 0.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 83.3% 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 | 90.2% | 83.3% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 6.2% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 6.5% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 83.3% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 2.2% | -3.4% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 70.3% | 37.2% | 33.1% |
| Christian | 17% | 46.2% | -29.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| 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 Ashley Down Road was 95.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.7% higher than the Bishopston and Ashley Down average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Ashley Down Road has the 17th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Bishopston and Ashley Down and the 656th highest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 146.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hall Floor Flat 176 Ashley Down Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £209,000 | 2025-09-12 | £205,761 |
| Garden Flat 176 Ashley Down Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-05-31 | £281,436 |
| 172A Ashley Down Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2023-04-21 | £512,440 |
| 168 Ashley Down Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2022-12-02 | £475,714 |
| 172B Ashley Down Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2022-08-26 | £552,725 |
BS7 9JZ 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 9JZ 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 | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Education | 57 |
| Human health and social work activities | 54 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 47 |
| Information and communication | 36 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 1,146 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton Avenue Nursery School Blakeney Road , Horfield BS7 0DL | 4out of 4 | 1,429 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 | 2,035 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Woods Nursery School Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR | - not rated | 2,076 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 | 2,607 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunel Field Primary School College Road , BS7 9JT | 3out of 4 | 244 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sefton Park Infant School Ashley Down Road , Ashley Down BS7 9BJ | 3out of 4 | 524 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sefton Park Junior School Ashley Down Road , Ashley Down BS7 9BJ | 3out of 4 | 524 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley Down Primary School Downend Road , Horfield BS7 9PD | 3out of 4 | 592 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Road Primary School Bishop Road , Bishopston BS7 8LS | 4out of 4 | 1,018 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 | 686 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School Allfoxton Road , Horfield BS7 9NL | 3out of 4 | 722 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School Allfoxton Road , Horfield BS7 9NL | - not rated | 722 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Romney Avenue , Lockleaze BS7 9BY | 3out of 4 | 1,543 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | 1out of 4 | 1,627 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 | 210 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 1,897 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 3,927 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton College Filton Avenue , Filton BS34 7AT | - not rated | 4,435 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 | 3,897 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 | 1,023 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Hospital Education Service Falkland Road , Montpelier BS6 5JL | 4out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colstons Girls' School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | - not rated | 1,629 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Collegiate School Stapleton , Bristol BS16 1BJ | - not rated | 1,850 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont School Henleaze Park , Westbury-on-Trym BS9 4LR | 3out of 4 | 1,888 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire County Cricket Club | Gloucestershire County Cricket Club, Nevil Road | 487 yd | |
| Fed Cafe Ltd | Unit 20, Merton Road | 616 yd | |
| Fed Cafe | 313 Gloucester Road | 624 yd | |
| Boston Tea Party | 293 Gloucester Road | 624 yd | |
| INDIAN RASOI | 301 Gloucester Road | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lazy Dog | 112 Ashley Down Road | 374 yd | |
| The Sportsman & Annexe Inn | The Sportsman, Nevil Road | 536 yd | |
| Bristol County Conservative Club | 2b Nevil Road | 536 yd | |
| The Anchor | 323 Gloucester Road | 624 yd | |
| Bristol Central Lawn Tennis Club | Bristol Central Tennis Club, Happy Lane | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Fish Bar | 95 Ashley Down Road | 205 yd | |
| Rising Sun | 91 Ashley Down Road | 205 yd | |
| Thousand Leaves | 160a Muller Road | 489 yd | |
| Eden Desserts | Unit 22, Merton Road | 557 yd | |
| Fat Rice | Unit 17c, Merton Road | 570 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Petherbridge Way | 414 yd | |
| Lidl | 175 Muller Road | 570 yd | |
| Co-op | 335-337 Gloucester Road | 624 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire County Cricket Club NEVIL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 484 yd |
| Gloucester Road Fitness GLOUCESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 664 yd |
| Bristol Central Tennis Club DERBY ROAD | tennis courts | 678 yd |
| St Thomas More Catholic Secondary School (Closed) Stottbury Road | 684 yd | |
| Fairfield High School Allfoxton Road | artificial grass pitch | 742 yd |
| Hmp Bristol CAMBRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 802 yd |
| Bristol Rovers Fc (The Memorial Stadium) THE MEMORIAL STADIUM THE MEMORIAL STADIUM FILTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Muller Road Playing Fields MULLER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,012 yd |
| Bristol North Pool (Closed) Gloucester Road | swimming pool | 1,013 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 195.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.