BS34 5AL is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Over Drive, 0.6km from Patchway Estate in Patchway. Administratively it sits within Charlton & Cribbs ward and the Filton and Bradley Stoke constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a business parks zone — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £356k, down 2.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BS34 5AL are sourced from Output Area E00189498 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OVER DRIVE, BS34 5AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OVER DRIVE, BS34 5AL.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BS34 5AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 29, 62% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 2.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS34 5AL. The average age is 28.6. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 315,000
11 sales · Mean £ 309,908
Semi-Detached
£ 365,000
3 sales · Mean £ 352,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BS34 5AL is moderate at 65 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
Charlton Wood Primary Academy
Callicroft Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Coniston Primary School
SGS Pegasus School
Patchway Community School
Stoke Lodge Primary School
St Chad's Patchway CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Ben International Market And Halal Butcher0.7 km
- Jhoots Pharmacy0.4 km
- Patchway Foodbank Outlet (North Bristol And South Glos Foodb0.2 km
- RS Convenience Store0.3 km
- Sakhi Service Station0.7 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Village Hotel Club1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Patchway Judo Club0.7 km
- Patchway Sports & Social Club0.7 km
- Patchway Labour Club1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Basmati0.3 km
- CH & Co Catering Ltd0.7 km
- Coniston Cafe1.0 km
- Patchway Fire Station0.2 km
- Sodexo At Nokia1.0 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Konbini0.2 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Atlantic Fish Bar0.3 km
- Charcoal Grill0.4 km
- Cherry Blossom Chinese & Japanese0.7 km
- Efes Kebab0.2 km
- Kiss Homemade Burgers0.6 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Patchway1.2 km
- Filton Abbey Wood2.5 km
- Bristol Parkway3.6 km
Bus Stops
- High Leaze Road0.1 km
- High Leaze Road0.1 km
- Wood Street0.1 km
- Wood Street0.2 km
- Fir Tree Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS345AL · Data under Open Government Licence