BS36 1BJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Dragon Road, 0.5km from Flaxpits in Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne. Administratively it sits within Winterbourne ward and the Filton and Bradley Stoke constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BS36 1BJ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £567k.
Census 2021 statistics for BS36 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00075787 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DRAGON ROAD, BS36 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRAGON ROAD, BS36 1BJ.
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£ 49,900 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS36 1BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 37% social renting, BS36 1BJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS36 1BJ. The average age is 48.8. 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
Detached
£ 567,500
5 sales · Mean £ 559,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS36 1BJ has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Winterbourne
Winterbourne Academy
Hambrook Primary School
Elm Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Buxton Butchers0.3 km
- Shaunak's Pharmacy0.4 km
- Winterbourne Convenience0.4 km
- Winterbourne News0.3 km
- Winterbourne Post Office0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- George And Dragon0.2 km
- Sports Pavilion0.7 km
- Cross Hands0.8 km
- Hambrook Sports Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Daisy's Coffee Shop0.4 km
- Taj Brasserie0.8 km
- The Royal Raj0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Cooperative Retail Services Ltd.0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Fairbanks Traditional Fish & Chips Ltd0.4 km
- Winterbourne Fish Bar0.3 km
- Winterbourne Grill0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bristol Parkway1.9 km
- Patchway3.8 km
- Filton Abbey Wood3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Dragon Road0.0 km
- Dragon Road0.1 km
- Cedar Way0.1 km
- Sandstone Rise0.2 km
- Cedar Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS361BJ · Data under Open Government Licence