Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

PENPOLE LANE, BS11 0AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENPOLE LANE, BS11 0AU.

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Population

286

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BS11 0AU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

BS11 0AU has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 17.8% year-on-year.

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

BS11 0AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Penpole Lane, 0.7km from Pen Pole Wood in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston ward and the Bristol North West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BS11 0AU is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £369k, down 17.8% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for BS11 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00073191 (shared with 6 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 BS11 0AU. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.7%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed8.8%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 324,000

4 sales · Mean £ 337,000

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

Crime around BS11 0AU is moderate at 74 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.

Violence and sexual offences165
Anti-social behaviour68
Shoplifting38
Public order34
Criminal damage and arson29

school Local Schools

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Shirehampton Primary School

Good516 pupils0.4 km
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Nova Primary School

Good284 pupils0.4 km
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Oasis Academy Brightstowe

Good787 pupils0.6 km
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St Bernard's Catholic Primary School

Good0.6 km
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Avonmouth Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Good216 pupils0.8 km
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Oasis Academy Long Cross

Good497 pupils0.9 km
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Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol

Outstanding204 pupils1.3 km
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Kingsweston School

Good163 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • World of Sweets (Hancocks) Ltd)0.9 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
  • Co-op0.2 km
  • Kingsweston SS0.3 km
  • Premier0.3 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Hancock Cash & Carry Limited0.9 km
  • B&M Express0.4 km
  • The Co-operative0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Avonmouth Bowling Club0.5 km
  • Avonmouth Old Boys RFC0.5 km
  • Hope & Anchor0.3 km
  • Shirehampton Mens Club0.2 km
  • The George Inn0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • A J's Bistro0.4 km
  • Avonmouth Football Club0.7 km
  • Station Road Pre School0.2 km
  • Ruby Jeans t/a Seoul Chicken/Flip the Bird/Wham Bam Wings0.6 km
  • The Village Cafe0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Dragon I0.4 km
  • Simply Fish0.5 km
  • Super Kebab and Pizza0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shirehampton1.0 km
  • Avonmouth1.6 km
  • Sea Mills2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Meadow Grove0.1 km
  • The Bean Acre0.2 km
  • The Bean Acre0.2 km
  • Priory Gardens0.2 km
  • Kings Weston Avenue0.2 km