Parrys Lane is in Bristol and in Bristol district. BS9 1AL is located in the Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol North West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Parrys Lane, Bristol, BS9 1AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS9 1AN, BS9 1FJ, BS9 1AJ, BS9 3RX, BS9 3RU, BS9 3SX, BS9 1BJ, BS9 1TT, BS9 3TA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS9 1AL is primarily male, with 54.4% 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 | 49.8% | 45.6% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -5.4% |
| Male | 50.2% | 54.4% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 5.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BS9 1AL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 18.5% | 22.7% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -15.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.5% | 62.1% | -3.4% | 44.2% | 17.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 4% | 5.7% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 6.8% | -3.6% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 (89.6%) 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 | 56.4% | 60.5% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 12.1% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 29.1% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 9% | 9.3% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 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 BS9 1AL this area, 5.3% 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 62.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.4% | 5.3% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -12.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 2.6% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 10.9% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 13.6% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.4% | 62.3% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 28.5% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 4.1% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 92.8% | 85.5% | -7.3% | 81.4% | 4.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 84.9% 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 | 91.6% | 84.9% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 6.7% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 6.7% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 84.9% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 10.8% | 9.2% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 1.2% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% |
| Christian | 37.3% | 46.2% | -8.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parrys Lane was 20.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.9% lower than the Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Parrys Lane has the 10th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze and the 126th lowest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Grove Court Parrys Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2018-11-21 | £276,243 |
| 7 Grove Court Parrys Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2016-03-30 | £289,568 |
| 1 Grove Court Parrys Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2016-02-04 | £295,704 |
| 8 Grove Court Parrys Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2015-01-28 | £248,336 |
| 10 Grove Court Parrys Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2014-10-06 | £296,619 |
BS9 1AL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BS9 1AL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4,231 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 | 4,419 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 | 4,711 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 | 5,045 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmlea Junior School The Dell , Westbury-on-Trym BS9 3UF | 4out of 4 | 653 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmlea Infant School Elmlea Avenue , Westbury-on-Trym BS9 3UU | 4out of 4 | 660 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Bishop Church of England Primary School Cedar Park , Stoke Bishop BS9 1BW | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ursula's E-ACT Academy Brecon Road , Westbury-on-Trym BS9 4DT | 3out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sea Mills Primary School Riverleaze , Sea Mills BS9 2HL | 3out of 4 | 1,498 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Free School Concorde Drive , Westbury-on-Trym BS10 6NJ | 2out of 4 | 2,377 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green School Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EH | 4out of 4 | 2,516 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blaise High School Station Road , Henbury BS10 7QH | 1out of 4 | 2,892 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic College Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0SU | 3out of 4 | 3,115 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Brightstowe Penpole Lane , Shirehampton BS11 0EB | 3out of 4 | 3,301 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,575 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton School Westbury Road , Westbury-on-Trym BS9 3BA | - not rated | 913 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Redmaids' High School Westbury Road , Westbury-on-Trym BS9 3AW | - not rated | 1,397 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Grace Garden School Cherry Orchards , Canford Lane BS9 3PE | - not rated | 1,420 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Torwood House School 8, 27-29, Durdham Park , Redland BS6 6XA | - not rated | 1,764 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmfield School for Deaf Children Greystoke Avenue , Westbury-on-Trym BS10 6AY | 3out of 4 | 1,994 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westbury on Trym Baptist Church | Westbury On Trym Baptist Church, Reedley Road | 467 yd | |
| Mr T.G Pullins Bakery | 7 Charlecombe Court, Stoke Lane | 558 yd | |
| Bengal Raj | 9 Druid Hill | 562 yd | |
| Ciao Restaurant | 1 Druid Hill | 562 yd | |
| Hunters Cafe Restaurant | 135 Stoke Lane | 566 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Bristol Coombe Dingle Sports Complex | Coombe Dingle Sports Complex, Coombe Lane | 496 yd | |
| University of Bristol, The Castor Club | University Of Bristol, Hiatt Baker Hall, University Close | 609 yd | |
| The Black Swan | The Black Swan, 92 Stoke Lane | 802 yd | |
| Prince of Wales | Prince Of Wales, 84 Stoke Lane | 802 yd | |
| University of Bristol Wills Hall and Bar | Wills Hall, Parrys Lane | 879 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chim's Chinese Takeaway | 127 Stoke Lane | 562 yd | |
| Stoke Bishop Fish Bar | 13 Druid Hill | 562 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 4 Trymwood Parade | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1-2 Trymwood Parade | 990 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stoke Lodge Playing Fields WEST DENE | grass pitches | 629 yd |
| Coombe Dingle Sports Complex SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND COOMBE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 649 yd |
| Badminton School WESTBURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 817 yd |
| University Of Bristol (Wills Hall) DOWNS COTTAGE DOWNS COTTAGE WILLS LANE | squash courts, tennis courts | 1,037 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.