Postcode Analysis South Gloucestershire, South West

WOLFRIDGE RIDE, BS35 3RL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOLFRIDGE RIDE, BS35 3RL.

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Population

292

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 56,600 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BS35 3RL 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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3/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

BS35 3RL is a settled retirement community — average age 55, 98% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £662k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BS35 3RL is a sought-after residential area on Wolfridge Ride, 0.4km from Stroud Common in Alveston. Administratively it sits within Severn Vale ward and the Thornbury and Yate constituency.

For serious buyers, BS35 3RL is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents here average 55 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 98% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £662k.

Census 2021 statistics for BS35 3RL are sourced from Output Area E00075101 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS35 3RL. The average age is 55.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 592,500

4 sales · Mean £ 599,027

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BS35 3RL has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences7
Burglary2
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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St Helen's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding208 pupils0.5 km
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Marlwood School

Requires Improvement497 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • P Jones0.5 km
  • Premier Alveston Stores0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Masons Arms0.9 km
  • Ship Inn0.9 km
  • Thornbury Cricket Club0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Win Chef0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pilning7.1 km
  • Patchway7.1 km
  • Bristol Parkway8.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Bush Court0.3 km
  • Bush Court0.3 km
  • Strode Common0.4 km
  • Alveston Down Post Office0.5 km
  • Alveston Down Post Office0.5 km