Small Lane is in Bristol and in Bristol district. BS16 1AJ is located in the Eastville electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Small Lane, Bristol, BS16 1AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS16 1AN, BS16 1DB, BS16 1UW, BS16 2EH, BS16 1XA, BS16 1DA, BS16 1UL, BS16 1UN, BS16 1XF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS16 1AJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.3% | 51.9% | -4.4% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 43.7% | 48.1% | 4.4% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BS16 1AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.2% | 60.1% | 11.9% | 37.9% | 22.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.9% | 18.9% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -25.3% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 14.2% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 3.9% | -6.7% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42% | 38.4% | -3.6% | 48.4% | -10.0% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 34.6% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 16.7% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 8% | 7.6% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.7% | 16.7% | -15.0% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 12.4% | 2.3% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 13.7% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.1% | 32.9% | 11.8% | 16.9% | 16.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 18.8% | 0.9% | 33.8% | -15.0% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 4.9% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 84.9% | 83% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 85.5% 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 | 88.7% | 85.5% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 85.2% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 10.6% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 1.5% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 17.6% | 13.5% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 31.8% | 46.2% | -14.4% |
| Muslim | 9.2% | 6.5% | 2.7% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Small Lane was 131.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.3% lower than the Eastville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Small Lane has the 36th highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Eastville and the 462nd highest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 94.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Small Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-06-05 | £398,761 |
| 49 Small Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-11-02 | £380,054 |
| 5 Small Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2020-02-06 | £342,297 |
| 31 Small Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2016-10-31 | £415,673 |
| 9 Small Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £191,000 | 2015-02-12 | £326,169 |
BS16 1AJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BS16 1AJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 53 |
| Full-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL | 2out of 4 | 1,548 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | - not rated | 1,993 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 2,390 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburghs Park Nursery School Glenfrome Road , St Werburghs BS2 9UX | 3out of 4 | 2,650 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton Avenue Nursery School Blakeney Road , Horfield BS7 0DL | 4out of 4 | 2,714 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Begbrook Primary School Begbrook Drive , Stapleton BS16 1HG | - not rated | 744 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Begbrook Primary Academy Begbrook Drive , Stapleton BS16 1HG | 3out of 4 | 744 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dr Bells and St Matthia's CofE VA Junior School Fishponds Road , Fishponds BS16 3UH | - not rated | 776 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias and Dr Bell's CofE VA Primary School Fishponds Road , Fishponds BS16 3UH | - not rated | 776 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fishponds CofE Primary School Fishponds Road , Fishponds BS16 3UH | 3out of 4 | 776 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Metropolitan College Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | - not rated | 208 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | 3out of 4 | 328 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Romney Avenue , Lockleaze BS7 9BY | 3out of 4 | 1,824 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lockleaze School Hogarth Walk , Lockleaze BS7 9XT | - not rated | 2,082 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Technology College Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | - not rated | 2,114 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 2,849 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Soundwell College St Stephens Road , Soundwell BS16 4RL | - not rated | 3,078 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton College Filton Avenue , Filton BS34 7AT | - not rated | 4,601 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 4,701 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steiner Academy Bristol College Road , Fishponds BS16 2JP | - not rated | 992 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Oak Academy Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT | - not rated | 5,062 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthias Academy Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG | - not rated | 629 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Park Pupil Referral Service Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG | - not rated | 629 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Zion School C/O Stapleton Baptist Church , Broom Hill BS16 1DN | - not rated | 659 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collegiate School Stapleton , Bristol BS16 1BJ | - not rated | 1,065 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highwood Hospital School Purdown Hospital , Stapleton BS16 1BG | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chalet Tea Gardens | The Chalet, River View | 543 yd | |
| G' comfy kitchen | 24 Eastbury Road | 662 yd | |
| McDonalds | 541-551 Fishponds Road | 707 yd | |
| Istanbul | 599 Fishponds Road | 710 yd | |
| Anatolian kitchen | 599 Fishponds Road | 710 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Lion | Golden Lion, 641 Fishponds Road | 709 yd | |
| The Star | Star Inn, 539 Fishponds Road | 721 yd | |
| Masons Arms | Masons Arms, 124 Park Road | 726 yd | |
| Pot Black Snooker Club | Snooker Club, 574-590 Fishponds Road | 779 yd | |
| Stapleton Cricket Club | Stapleton Cricket Club, Park Road | 835 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Kebab House | 623 Fishponds Road | 709 yd | |
| Everyday Thai Express | 571 Fishponds Road | 716 yd | |
| Golden Eagle | 596 Fishponds Road | 742 yd | |
| Pakeeza Bites | 533 Fishponds Road | 757 yd | |
| New Chim | 515 Fishponds Road | 757 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 670-680 Fishponds Road | 770 yd | |
| Costcutter | 1-3 Frome Valley Road | 865 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Fishponds Road | 897 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitefield Fishponds School Sports Hall (Closed) Snowdon Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 207 yd |
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy SNOWDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 350 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Bristol) CHANNONS HILL RETAIL PARK CHANNONS HILL RETAIL PARK CHANNONS HILL | health and fitness suite | 662 yd |
| 197Th Bristol Scout Hall (Closed) STONECHAT GARDENS | 730 yd | |
| Begbrook Primary Academy Begbrook Drive | grass pitches | 736 yd |
| Fishponds Church Of England Academy FISHPONDS ROAD | grass pitches | 771 yd |
| Colston'S School Sports Field Off Bell Hill | grass pitches | 847 yd |
| Oldbury Court Estate WARNEFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 983 yd |
| University Of The West Of England (St Matthias Campus) (Closed) St. Matthias Campus St. Matthias Campus Oldbury Court Road | grass pitches | 1,007 yd |
| Colston'S School BELL HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,065 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.