BS35 1DQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Buckingham Parade, 0.5km from Gillingstool in Thornbury. Administratively it sits within Thornbury ward and the Thornbury and Yate constituency.
For families considering a move, BS35 1DQ represents a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £185k.
Census 2021 statistics for BS35 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00075716 (shared with 62 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BUCKINGHAM PARADE, BS35 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUCKINGHAM PARADE, BS35 1DQ.
250
56
£ 55,600 /yr
27%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BS35 1DQ is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 65% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS35 1DQ. The average age is 56.5. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 180,000
2 sales · Mean £ 180,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS35 1DQ has low crime rates — 35 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
Gillingstool Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury
The Castle School
Manorbrook Primary School
Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury
New Siblands School
Crossways Infant School
Crossways Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Costa0.4 km
- Papilio At Heritage0.4 km
- Safari Rock0.4 km
- Tesoro Lounge0.4 km
- Thornbury Tandoori0.2 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Elsie \& Bea0.5 km
- M\&Co Trading Limited0.4 km
- Morrisons Daily0.6 km
- Thornbury Motors Ltd (Shop)0.7 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Malthouse0.5 km
- White Lion0.4 km
- Swan Inn0.3 km
- The Royal George0.2 km
- The Anchor Inn0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- The Thornbury Deli0.5 km
- Bristol Coffee Co0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Hing Tai0.3 km
- Parky's Chippy0.3 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Co-Op Welcome0.3 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco Petrol Station0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Thornbury Castle Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pilning9.4 km
- Patchway9.9 km
- Yate10.1 km
Bus Stops
- Stafford Crescent0.0 km
- Stafford Crescent0.1 km
- Church Road0.2 km
- Stokefield Close0.3 km
- Stokefield Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS351DQ · Data under Open Government Licence