Compton Drive is in Bristol and in Bristol district. BS9 2PG is located in the Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston 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 Compton Drive, Bristol, BS9 2PG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS9 2PF, BS9 2LX, BS9 2PQ, BS9 2DD, BS9 2LY, BS9 2PE, BS9 2PD, BS9 2NT, BS9 2LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS9 2PG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 50.8% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.2% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.5% | 37.5% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.8% | 48.1% | 3.3% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 9.1% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 3.8% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.1% | 54.4% | 10.3% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 34% | 26.9% | -7.1% | 33.6% | -6.7% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 12.2% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 5% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.7% | 15.9% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 10.2% | -7.9% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 14% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 5.7% | -0.5% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 14.4% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 37.5% | 12.0% | 33.8% | 3.7% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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 | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.6% | 94% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.6% | 93.4% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 4% | 3.8% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 93.7% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 4.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0.3% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Compton Drive was 47.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.9% lower than the Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Compton Drive has the 15th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston and the 353rd lowest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Compton Drive, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2025-04-28 | £555,000 |
| 10 Compton Drive, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-06-21 | £340,330 |
| 14 Compton Drive, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2021-09-30 | £525,289 |
| 8 Compton Drive, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £293,000 | 2019-02-13 | £383,626 |
| 17 Compton Drive, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £362,500 | 2017-01-27 | £516,163 |
BS9 2PG 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,672 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton Avenue Nursery School Blakeney Road , Horfield BS7 0DL | 4out of 4 | 5,322 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Mills Infant School Hallen Drive , Sea Mills BS9 2NT | - not rated | 97 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sea Mills Junior School Riverleaze , Sea Mills BS9 2HL | - not rated | 1,069 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sea Mills Primary School Riverleaze , Sea Mills BS9 2HL | 3out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sea Mills Primary School and Nursery Riverleaze , Sea Mills BS9 2HL | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Bishop Church of England Primary School Cedar Park , Stoke Bishop BS9 1BW | 3out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Weston School Stile Acres , Lawrence Weston BS11 0QA | - not rated | 1,521 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic College Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0SU | 3out of 4 | 1,675 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic College Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0SU | - not rated | 1,675 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portway Community School Penpole Lane , Shirehampton BS11 0EB | - not rated | 1,902 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Brightstowe Penpole Lane , Shirehampton BS11 0EB | - not rated | 2,083 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Care and Early Education Broadlands Drive , Lawrence Weston BS11 0NT | - not rated | 1,517 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 4,250 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 5,363 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Star 265? Hallen Drive , BS9 2NT | - not rated | 114 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsweston School Napier Miles Road , Kingsweston BS11 0UT | 3out of 4 | 984 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Garden School Canford Lane , Bristol BS9 3PE | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshways College Knovill Close , BS11 0SA | - not rated | 1,440 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Star 240? Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0QA | 3out of 4 | 1,521 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canford Park Kiosk | Canford Park, Canford Lane | 153 yd | |
| Neeshad Balti House | 40 Westbury Lane | 174 yd | |
| Café on the Square | Cafe On The Square, Shirehampton Road | 573 yd | |
| Malaysian Kitchen UK | 660 yd | ||
| Rajgate Tandoori | 5 Trymwood Parade | 852 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mill House | Mill House, Shirehampton Road | 738 yd | |
| Simply Fish | 6 Trymwood Parade | 852 yd | |
| Kings Weston Sports & Social Club | Kings Weston Sports & Social Club, Napier Miles Road | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happiness Chinese Takeaway | 34 Westbury Lane | 169 yd | |
| Yelling Yin's Takeaway | 130 Shirehampton Road | 573 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 4 Trymwood Parade | 852 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1-2 Trymwood Parade | 852 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Seamills Recreation Ground SHIREHAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| Dingle Close DINGLE CLOSE | tennis courts | 773 yd |
| Kingsweston School NAPIER MILES ROAD | 983 yd | |
| Kingweston Sports & Social Club NAPIER MILES ROAD | grass pitches | 983 yd |
| Stoke Lodge Playing Fields WEST DENE | grass pitches | 1,009 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 | 60 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.