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Affluence in BS4 2UZ

How BS4 2UZ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.

Neighbourhood
Knowle
Council
Bristol
Region
South West
Neighbourhood population
1,917 (2024)
Deprivation

How well off BS4 2UZ is

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BS4 2UZ area scores 2.0 out of 10, placing it among the most deprived fifth of England. Its lowest-scoring category is education and skills (1.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.

Overall score
2.0/ 10
Most deprivedLeast deprived
By category, lowest first
  • Education and skills1.0
  • Income2.0
  • Employment2.0
  • Health and disability2.0
  • Crime2.0
  • Children in low-income families2.0
  • Older people in low-income households2.0
  • Barriers to housing and services6.0
  • Living environment8.0
Income

Household income

Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.

Annual income
£48,750
Before tax, all sources
England
£55,856
Below the national average
Higher than
38%
Of neighbourhoods in England and Wales
Work

Who is in work

56.5% of adults in the BS4 2UZ area are in work, broadly in line with the England average of 55.7%. 13.2% are retired and 6.3% are full-time students.

BS4 2UZEngland
Employee, full-time32.8%34.3%
Employee, part-time15.4%11.9%
Self-employed8.2%9.5%
Unemployed4.1%2.9%
Full-time student6.3%7.9%
Retired13.2%21.5%
Looking after home or family8.1%4.8%
Long-term sick or disabled8.1%4.1%
Other3.7%3.1%
Occupations

Social grade

19.1% of adults in the BS4 2UZ area work in managerial or professional jobs, well below the England average of 33.2%.

BS4 2UZEngland
Higher managerial & professional6%13.2%
Lower managerial & professional13%19.9%
Intermediate10.2%11.4%
Small employers & self-employed8.9%10.6%
Lower supervisory & technical6.9%5.3%
Semi-routine15.8%11.3%
Routine19.8%12%
Never worked & long-term unemployed12.9%8.5%
Full-time students6.3%7.7%
Education

Highest qualification

20.7% of adults in the BS4 2UZ area hold a degree or equivalent, well below the England average of 33.9%. 31.1% have no qualifications.

BS4 2UZEngland
Degree level or above20.7%33.9%
A level or equivalent13.8%16.9%
GCSE grade 4/C or above14.1%13.3%
Below GCSE grade 4/C12%9.7%
Apprenticeship5.3%5.3%
Other qualifications2.9%2.8%
No qualifications31.1%18.1%
About these figures

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around BS4 2UZ (Knowle) (about 1,917 residents).

Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.

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