BS35 1BG is a sought-after residential area on Pastoral Road, 0.7km from Morton, Lower in Thornbury. Administratively it sits within Thornbury ward and the Thornbury and Yate constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BS35, BS35 1BG offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (58% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £317k, up 1.6% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for BS35 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00189485 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PASTORAL ROAD, BS35 1BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PASTORAL ROAD, BS35 1BG.
272
29
£ 55,600 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS35 1BG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BS35 1BG is a young, economically active community — 66% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 29, signalling strong graduate retention. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area. Property prices are trending up 1.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS35 1BG. The average age is 28.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Characterized by young property owners. A vibrant neighborhood where early-career professionals are getting on the housing ladder.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 299,995
27 sales · Mean £ 298,015
Terraced
£ 299,995
8 sales · Mean £ 304,495
Detached
£ 389,995
1 sales · Mean £ 389,995
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS35 1BG has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Castle School
Manorbrook Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury
Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury
New Siblands School
Gillingstool Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Thornbury Castle Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Anchor Inn0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pilning10.1 km
- Lydney10.4 km
- Chepstow10.4 km
Bus Stops
- Scythe Way0.1 km
- Post Farm0.4 km
- Post Farm0.4 km
- Manor Walk0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BS351BG · Data under Open Government Licence