Purdown Road is in Bristol and in Bristol district. BS7 9PG 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 Purdown Road, Bristol, BS7 9PG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS7 9PF, BS7 9PH, BS7 9PQ, BS7 9JP, BS7 9PD, BS7 9JA, BS7 9JN, BS7 9QS, BS7 9JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS7 9PG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.7% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.3% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 9PG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60% 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 | 60.2% | 60% | -0.2% | 37.9% | 22.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.6% | 31.7% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -12.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 4.3% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 (90.8%) 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 | 54.5% | 61.1% | 6.6% | 48.4% | 12.7% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 29.7% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 8% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
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 9PG this area, 2.9% 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 62.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.6% | 2.9% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -15.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.9% | 4% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 7.8% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.1% | 21% | 3.9% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.6% | 62.1% | 4.5% | 33.8% | 28.3% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 92.2% | 91% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 9.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 90.8% | 87.7% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 87.7% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 7.1% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 1.9% | -3.0% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 64.9% | 37.2% | 27.7% |
| Christian | 24.3% | 46.2% | -21.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Purdown Road was 54.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.8% lower than the Bishopston and Ashley Down average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Purdown Road has the 25th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Bishopston and Ashley Down and the 446th lowest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Purdown Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2025-07-16 | £662,910 |
| 13 Purdown Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2025-07-10 | £592,107 |
| 11 Purdown Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2024-06-13 | £584,126 |
| 8 Purdown Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2023-04-14 | £500,197 |
| 5 Purdown Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £643,000 | 2022-07-11 | £685,022 |
BS7 9PG 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 9PG 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 | 174 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 23 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 40 |
| Education | 35 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filton Avenue Nursery School Blakeney Road , Horfield BS7 0DL | 4out of 4 | 1,141 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 | 1,753 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 | 2,507 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 | 3,124 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 3,213 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 | 62 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Field Primary School Arthur Milton Street , BS7 9JT | 4out of 4 | 626 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Road Primary School Bishop Road , Bishopston BS7 8LS | 4out of 4 | 799 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sefton Park Infant School Ashley Down Road , Ashley Down BS7 9BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sefton Park Junior School Ashley Down Road , Ashley Down BS7 9BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,019 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 | 1,321 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Romney Avenue , Lockleaze BS7 9BY | - not rated | 1,609 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard School Bristol Filton Road , Horfield BS7 0XZ | 3out of 4 | 1,914 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green School Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EH | 4out of 4 | 1,920 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | 4out of 4 | 1,957 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 | 4,019 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 4,230 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 | 1,435 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Hospital Education Service Falkland Road , Montpelier BS6 5JL | 4out of 4 | 1,694 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colston's School Colston's School , Stapleton BS16 1BJ | - not rated | 2,230 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redmaids' High School Westbury Road , Westbury-on-Trym BS9 3AW | - not rated | 2,342 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bristol Steiner School Redland Hill House , Redland Hill BS6 6UX | - not rated | 2,445 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 | 215 yd | |
| Persian Food Station | 379a-379b Gloucester Road | 249 yd | |
| Deck Cafe | 365 Gloucester Road | 250 yd | |
| Burra | 401 Gloucester Road | 250 yd | |
| The Kandyan Restaurant Ltd | 405 Gloucester Road | 259 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lazy Dog | 112 Ashley Down Road | 145 yd | |
| Bottles and Books | 354 Gloucester Road | 285 yd | |
| The Drapers Arms | 447 Gloucester Road | 320 yd | |
| Cave Bristol | 286 Gloucester Road | 431 yd | |
| The Anchor | 323 Gloucester Road | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Desserts | Unit 22, Merton Road | 173 yd | |
| Fat Rice | Unit 17c, Merton Road | 191 yd | |
| Curry Lounge | 403 Gloucester Road | 250 yd | |
| Texas Grill | 386 Gloucester Road | 287 yd | |
| New Taj Tandoori | 404 Gloucester Road | 288 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 175 Muller Road | 355 yd | |
| Co-op | 335-337 Gloucester Road | 431 yd | |
| Aldi | Petherbridge Way | 562 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Rovers Fc (The Memorial Stadium) THE MEMORIAL STADIUM THE MEMORIAL STADIUM FILTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 352 yd |
| Gloucester Road Fitness GLOUCESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 363 yd |
| Hmp Bristol CAMBRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 603 yd |
| Wellington Hill Playing Fields (Closed) Wellington Hill | grass pitches | 665 yd |
| Horfield Leisure Centre Playing Fields WOODHOUSE GROVE | grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Muller Road Playing Fields MULLER ROAD | grass pitches | 701 yd |
| Bristol Civil Service Sports Club FILTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 723 yd |
| Gloucestershire County Cricket Club NEVIL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 731 yd |
| Ardagh Bowling And Sports Club ARDAGH PAVILION ARDAGH PAVILION KELLAWAY AVENUE | tennis courts | 757 yd |
| Bristol Central Tennis Club DERBY ROAD | tennis courts | 1,057 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 | 129.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.