Highfields is in Hawkesbury Upton, Badminton and in South Gloucestershire district. GL9 1BJ is located in the Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thornbury and Yate. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Highfields, Hawkesbury Upton, Badminton, GL9 1BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL9 1FB, GL9 1BD, GL9 1BH, GL9 1AT, GL9 1AU, GL9 1EQ, GL9 1AZ, GL9 1BL, GL9 1GA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL9 1BJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% of residents 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 | 51.2% | 47.2% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 48.8% | 52.8% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 GL9 1BJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.5% 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 | 25.6% | 29.5% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.5% | 56.5% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 12.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 7% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4.2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 47.6% | 50.4% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 29.6% | -8.0% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 16.2% | 5.9% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 22.1% | 16.1% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 11.2% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 14.7% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 15.8% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.5% | 34% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 100% | 97.6% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 98.5% | 96.7% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 98.5% | 96.5% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highfields was 5.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.2% lower than the Bitton & Oldland Common average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Highfields has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 97 local areas in Bitton & Oldland Common and the 20th lowest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.6%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Highfields, Badminton, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £408,080 | 2024-12-06 | £422,435 |
| 23 Highfields, Badminton, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2022-12-12 | £432,986 |
| 26B Highfields, Badminton, South Gloucestershire Other, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2020-12-16 | £521,831 |
| 26B Highfields, Badminton, South Gloucestershire Other, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2020-04-28 | £145,294 |
| 25 Highfields, Badminton, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £389,950 | 2018-11-07 | £489,851 |
GL9 1BJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
GL9 1BJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkesbury Church of England Primary School High Street , Hawkesbury Upton GL9 1AU | 4out of 4 | 134 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillesley Church of England Primary School Kilcot Road , GL12 7RH | 3out of 4 | 3,138 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horton CofE VA Primary School Horton , Chipping Sodbury BS37 6QP | 4out of 4 | 3,292 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beaufort Arms | High Street, Hawkesbury Upton | 207 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hawkesbury Cricket Club HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 216 yd |
| Hawkesbury Upton Village Hall HAWKESBURY PARISH HALL HAWKESBURY PARISH HALL HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 272 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 42.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.32 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.32 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.