The 16 parts of Bristol with the highest numbers of young people out of work - see the full list

By Charlie Watts, Alex Seabrook

Published 11th Mar 2025, 15:48 GMT

Three parts of Bristol have much higher numbers of young people who are not working, studying or training than the rest of the city.

New figures show the shocking divide between richer and poorer parts of Bristol, with some areas home to many who struggle to find a job.

The top three wards for young people not in education, employment or training are: Hartcliffe and Withywood with 71; Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston with 70; and Filwood with 53.

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The figures raise questions about how schools, colleges and opportunities differ across Bristol.

Bristol City Council has a legal duty to encourage and help young people aged 16 and 17 to take part in education or training.

These are 16 parts of Bristol with highest numbers of young people not working, studying or training:

71 young people are not in education, employment or training

1. Hartcliffe & Withywood

71 young people are not in education, employment or training | Google

70 young people are not in education, employment or training

2. Avonmouth & Lawrence Weston

70 young people are not in education, employment or training | My Another Account via Wikimedia

53 young people are not in education, employment or training

3. Filwood

53 young people are not in education, employment or training | Bristol City Council

43 young people are not in education, employment or training

4. Southmead

43 young people are not in education, employment or training | BristolWorld

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