Church Avenue is in Stoke Bishop, Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS9 1LD is located in the Stoke Bishop 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 Church Avenue, Stoke Bishop, Bristol, BS9 1LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS9 1LJ, BS9 1HZ, BS9 1JU, BS9 1JT, BS9 1LQ, BS9 1JR, BS9 1QJ, BS9 1HP, BS9 1LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS9 1LD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.6% | 55.6% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 4.6% |
| Male | 44.4% | 44.4% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -4.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BS9 1LD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% 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 | 22.9% | 28.1% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.2% | 51.2% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 7.0% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 5.8% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 14.7% | 14% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 7.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49% | 51.9% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 32.2% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 14.1% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 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.
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 65.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10% | 10.4% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.4% | 3.8% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 7.5% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 7.9% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -9.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.7% | 65.8% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 32.0% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.7% 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 | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 88.3% | 85.7% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 4.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 79.2% 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 | 81.7% | 79.2% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -4.0% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 5.6% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 5.6% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 5.6% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.2% | 78.9% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 18.1% | 17.7% | 9.8% | 8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 16% | 0.4% | -15.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Avenue was 58.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.9% lower than the Stoke Bishop average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Church Avenue has the 10th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Stoke Bishop and the 439th lowest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Church Avenue, Bristol, City Of Bristol Other, an established residential building | £1,410,000 | 2021-12-01 | £1,463,758 |
| 8 Church Avenue, Bristol, City Of Bristol Detached, an established residential building | £2,342,500 | 2021-07-16 | £2,703,521 |
| Woodlands Lodge Church Avenue, Bristol, City Of Bristol Detached, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2016-03-31 | £1,528,264 |
| 8 Church Avenue, Bristol, City Of Bristol Detached, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2013-07-22 | £1,989,858 |
| 7 Church Avenue, Bristol, City Of Bristol Detached, an established residential building | £745,000 | 2012-12-17 | £1,525,772 |
BS9 1LD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 retired residents living in BS9 1LD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 91 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Education | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebell Valley Nursery School Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0LP | - not rated | 3,466 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 | 4,159 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre Haviland House , St Judes BS2 0DT | 3out of 4 | 4,718 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburghs Park Nursery School Glenfrome Road , St Werburghs BS2 9UX | 3out of 4 | 4,734 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton Avenue Nursery School Blakeney Road , Horfield BS7 0DL | 4out of 4 | 4,740 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Bishop Church of England Primary School Cedar Park , Stoke Bishop BS9 1BW | 3out of 4 | 880 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Bishop Church of England Primary School Cedar Park , Stoke Bishop BS9 1BW | - not rated | 880 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmlea Infant School Elmlea Avenue , Westbury-on-Trym BS9 3UU | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmlea Infant School Elmlea Avenue , Westbury-on-Trym BS9 3UU | 4out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmlea Junior School The Dell , Westbury-on-Trym BS9 3UF | - not rated | 1,313 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redland Green Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EH | - not rated | 2,367 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green School Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EH | 3out of 4 | 2,367 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | - not rated | 2,946 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,946 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portway Community School Penpole Lane , Shirehampton BS11 0EB | - not rated | 3,195 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 2,570 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| College of Care and Early Education Broadlands Drive , Lawrence Weston BS11 0NT | - not rated | 3,598 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 3,886 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 4,170 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torwood House School 8, 27-29, Durdham Park , Redland BS6 6XA | - not rated | 1,467 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aurora Grace House School Carisbrooke Lodge , Westbury Park BS6 7JE | - not rated | 1,524 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Badminton School Westbury Road , Westbury-on-Trym BS9 3BA | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Bristol International College 8 Durham Park , Bristol BS6 6XA | - not rated | 1,721 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Waldorf School Redland Hill House , Redland Hill BS6 6UX | - not rated | 1,849 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Raj | 9 Druid Hill | 497 yd | |
| Ciao Restaurant | 1 Druid Hill | 497 yd | |
| Refreshments in the Holmes | University of Bristol Botanic Garden, Stoke Park Road | 532 yd | |
| University of Bristol Churchill Hall and Bar | Churchill Hall, Stoke Park Road | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Bristol - Durdham Hall and Bar | Durdham Hall, Hollybush Lane | 775 yd | |
| University of Bristol, The Castor Club | University Of Bristol, Hiatt Baker Hall, University Close | 826 yd | |
| University of Bristol Wills Hall and Bar | Wills Hall, Parrys Lane | 883 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Bishop Fish Bar | 13 Druid Hill | 497 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Bristol (Wills Hall) DOWNS COTTAGE DOWNS COTTAGE WILLS LANE | squash courts, tennis courts | 979 yd |
| The Downs DOWNLEAZE | grass pitches | 1,050 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| 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 | 8.3% |
| Median download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 199 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.