Barkleys Hill is in Stapleton, Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS16 1AD is located in the Eastville electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol East. This postcode has been in use since 1996-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barkleys Hill, Stapleton, Bristol, BS16 1AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS16 1AF, BS16 1BB, BS16 1FB, BS16 1FF, BS16 1AE, BS16 1AZ, BS16 1AY, BS16 1AT, BS16 1AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS16 1AD is primarily male, with 53.1% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 46.9% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 50.9% | 53.1% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BS16 1AD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.7% | 35.1% | 7.4% | 37.9% | -2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.5% | 54.3% | -6.2% | 44.2% | 10.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 7.6% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.3% | 50.9% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 37.2% | -2.2% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 10.2% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around BS16 1AD this area, 9.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14% | 9.9% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 11.3% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 11.9% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 15.2% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.5% | 44.7% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 10.9% |
| Other | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 4.9% | 5.6% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 13.2% | 9.7% | -3.5% | 2.7% | 7.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 0.8% | 5.8% |
| White | 65.8% | 59.1% | -6.7% | 81.4% | -22.3% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 79% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 79% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -4.2% |
| European Union | 2% | 5.9% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.2% | 10.3% | -0.9% | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.8% | 79% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 17.2% | 16.3% | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.8% | 0.8% | -11.0% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.4% | 76.7% | 11.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 14.1% | 6.5% | 7.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barkleys Hill was 30.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.5% lower than the Eastville average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Barkleys Hill has the 8th lowest crime rate of 95 local areas in Eastville and the 232nd lowest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 51.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Barkleys Hill, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-05-22 | £307,485 |
| 8 Barkleys Hill, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2025-03-28 | £338,353 |
| 15 Barkleys Hill, Bristol, City Of Bristol Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-07-24 | £401,258 |
| 30 Barkleys Hill, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-07-21 | £296,760 |
| 7 Barkleys Hill, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2023-06-23 | £382,566 |
BS16 1AD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BS16 1AD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filton Avenue Nursery School Blakeney Road , Horfield BS7 0DL | 4out of 4 | 1,514 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburghs Park Nursery School Glenfrome Road , St Werburgh's BS2 9UX | 3out of 4 | 2,011 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 2,508 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL | 3out of 4 | 2,695 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | 4out of 4 | 2,999 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Park Primary School Romney Avenue , Lockleaze BS7 9BY | 3out of 4 | 625 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfrome Primary School Cottisford Road , Eastville BS5 6TY | 3out of 4 | 899 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton Avenue Primary School Lockleaze Road , Horfield BS7 9RP | 2out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallscourt Farm Academy Long Down Avenue , Stoke Gifford BS16 1GE | 3out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Begbrook Primary Academy Begbrook Drive , Stapleton BS16 1HG | 3out of 4 | 1,611 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Academy Romney Avenue , Lockleaze BS7 9BY | - not rated | 623 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | 3out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School Allfoxton Road , Horfield BS7 9NL | 3out of 4 | 1,652 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard School Bristol Filton Road , Horfield BS7 0XZ | 3out of 4 | 2,444 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy Bristol Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | 3out of 4 | 3,020 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Gloucestershire and Stroud College Filton Avenue , BS34 7AT | - not rated | 3,844 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colston's School Colston's School , Stapleton BS16 1BJ | - not rated | 583 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Academy Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG | 3out of 4 | 1,778 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of the West of England, Bristol Coldharbour Lane , Frenchay BS16 1QY | - not rated | 1,999 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Gloucestershire Hospital Home Teaching Service School Room , Frenchay BS16 1LE | - not rated | 2,579 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Hospital Education Service Falkland Road , Montpelier BS6 5JL | 4out of 4 | 2,637 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park One Coffee and Kitchen | 1 Park Road | 345 yd | |
| The Chalet Tea Gardens | The Chalet, River View | 821 yd | |
| Boing! Bristol CIC | Unit 1, Fedden Buildings, Gainsborough Square | 827 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stapleton Cricket Club | Stapleton Cricket Club, Park Road | 268 yd | |
| Masons Arms | Masons Arms, 124 Park Road | 464 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1 Gainsborough Square | 972 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Colston'S School BELL HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 512 yd |
| Colston'S School Sports Field Off Bell Hill | grass pitches | 713 yd |
| Stock Park Primary School ROMNEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 737 yd |
| 197Th Bristol Scout Hall (Closed) STONECHAT GARDENS | 1,060 yd | |
| Eastville Park FISHPONDS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,063 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 78.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.