BS35 1DJ is a safe, established residential area on Gloucester Road, 0.6km from Gillingstool in Thornbury. Administratively it sits within Thornbury ward and the Thornbury and Yate constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BS35, BS35 1DJ offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 85% 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £457k.
Census 2021 statistics for BS35 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00075726 (shared with 36 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GLOUCESTER ROAD, BS35 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLOUCESTER ROAD, BS35 1DJ.
431
47
£ 55,600 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS35 1DJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. BS35 1DJ's low deprivation rank, 85% ownership, and £457k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS35 1DJ. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 537,500
2 sales · Mean £ 537,500
Terraced
£ 416,250
2 sales · Mean £ 416,250
Detached
£ 350,000
1 sales · Mean £ 350,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS35 1DJ has low crime rates — 30 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
Gillingstool Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury
Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury
New Siblands School
Crossways Junior School
Crossways Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Costa0.6 km
- Papilio At Heritage0.6 km
- Safari Rock0.6 km
- Tesoro Lounge0.6 km
- Thornbury Tandoori0.4 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- Elsie \& Bea0.7 km
- M\&Co Trading Limited0.6 km
- Morrisons Daily0.5 km
- Thornbury Motors Ltd (Shop)0.7 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Malthouse0.7 km
- White Lion0.6 km
- Swan Inn0.5 km
- The Royal George0.4 km
- The Anchor Inn0.6 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- The Thornbury Deli0.7 km
- Bristol Coffee Co0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Hing Tai0.4 km
- Parky's Chippy0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Co-Op Welcome0.5 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco Petrol Station0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Thornbury Castle Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pilning9.6 km
- Patchway10.0 km
- Yate10.1 km
Bus Stops
- Church Road0.0 km
- Beechacres0.1 km
- Eastland Road0.1 km
- Stafford Crescent0.2 km
- Eastland Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BS351DJ · Data under Open Government Licence