Long Down Avenue is in Stoke Gifford, Bristol and in South Gloucestershire district. BS16 1FT is located in the Stoke Park & Cheswick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Filton and Bradley Stoke. This postcode has been in use since 2010-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Long Down Avenue, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, BS16 1FT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS16 1FN, BS16 1FL, BS16 1FP, BS16 1FR, BS16 1GH, BS16 1GF, BS16 1GN, BS16 1GG, BS16 1GJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS16 1FT has a slightly higher male population, with 52% of residents 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 | 50.6% | 48% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 49.4% | 52% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 1FT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.9% 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 | 55.2% | 64.9% | 9.7% | 37.9% | 27.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.2% | 27.3% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -16.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1.2% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7% | 4.5% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 (90%) 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 | 59.3% | 56.7% | -2.6% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 33.3% | 3.7% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 6.2% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -6.5% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 1FT this area, 3.8% 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 50.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.8% | 3.8% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -14.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 5.4% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 5% | -9.5% | 13.4% | -8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.8% | 31.3% | 11.5% | 16.9% | 14.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.5% | 50.8% | 4.3% | 33.8% | 17.0% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 6.2% | 3.4% | -2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 84.4% | 78.9% | -5.5% | 81.4% | -2.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 76.6% 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 | 90.1% | 76.6% | -13.5% | 83.2% | -6.6% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 10% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 4.5% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 6.9% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 77.2% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 12.8% | 12.4% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 3.1% | -4.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.4% | 37.2% | 20.2% |
| Christian | 30.6% | 46.2% | -15.6% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Long Down Avenue was 206.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 113.2% higher than the Filton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Long Down Avenue has the 7th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Filton and the 48th highest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 85.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Long Down Avenue, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2025-08-29 | £248,004 |
| 55 Long Down Avenue, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2025-08-28 | £222,902 |
| 105 Long Down Avenue, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2025-07-25 | £269,362 |
| 33 Long Down Avenue, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-10-15 | £289,394 |
| 53 Long Down Avenue, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-07-26 | £277,812 |
BS16 1FT 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BS16 1FT area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 123 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 36 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,511 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 | 3,579 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL | 3out of 4 | 3,595 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 4,360 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | 4out of 4 | 4,710 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallscourt Farm Academy Long Down Avenue , Stoke Gifford BS16 1GE | 3out of 4 | 538 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shield Road Primary School Shields Avenue , Northville BS7 0RR | 3out of 4 | 875 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Horfield Primary School Upper Horfield Community School & Early Years, Sheridan Road , Horfield BS7 0PU | 3out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charborough Road Primary School Charborough Road , Filton BS34 7RA | 3out of 4 | 1,395 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton Avenue Primary School Lockleaze Road , Horfield BS7 9RP | 2out of 4 | 1,405 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard School Bristol Filton Road , Horfield BS7 0XZ | 3out of 4 | 1,414 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Technology and Engineering Academy New Road , Stoke Gifford BS34 8SF | 2out of 4 | 1,523 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Romney Avenue , Lockleaze BS7 9BY | - not rated | 1,531 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeywood Community School New Road , Stoke Gifford BS34 8SF | 3out of 4 | 1,657 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | 3out of 4 | 2,958 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 | 1,998 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Stoke Community School Fiddlers Wood Lane , Bradley Stoke BS32 9BS | 3out of 4 | 4,567 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of the West of England, Bristol Coldharbour Lane , Frenchay BS16 1QY | - not rated | 1,115 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colston's School Colston's School , Stapleton BS16 1BJ | - not rated | 2,443 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Gloucestershire Hospital Home Teaching Service School Room , Frenchay BS16 1LE | - not rated | 2,560 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Academy Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG | 3out of 4 | 3,266 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont School Henleaze Park , Westbury-on-Trym BS9 4LR | 3out of 4 | 3,668 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Tea Party | Unit 7, The Square | 274 yd | |
| Pepenero | Unit 14, The Square | 274 yd | |
| ESS - Neighbourhood 1 | Abbeywood, Station Road | 423 yd | |
| ESS - Neighbourhood 2 | Abbeywood, Station Road | 423 yd | |
| ESS - Neighbourhood 3 | Abbeywood, Station Road | 423 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lockleaze Sports Centre (Terrace Bar) | Lockleaze Sports Centre, Bonnington Walk | 718 yd | |
| The Bulldog | 528-534 Filton Avenue, Filton | 727 yd | |
| Starbucks | Uwe Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane | 1,034 yd | |
| The Fox Den | New Road, Stoke Gifford | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hao Wei | Unit 13, The Square | 274 yd | |
| The New Happy Palace | 553 Filton Avenue, Filton | 676 yd | |
| Chicken Mews | 520 Filton Avenue, Horfield | 739 yd | |
| Laughing Buddha Takeaway | 516 Filton Avenue, Horfield | 743 yd | |
| Filton Kebab & Pizza House | 514 Filton Avenue, Horfield | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative | Unit 4, The Square | 274 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily UWE | University Of West Of England, Coldharbour Lane | 1,017 yd | |
| Asda Stores Limited | Abbey Wood Retail Park, Station Road | 1,055 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashley Down Old Boys Rfc (Closed) Bonnington Walk | grass pitches | 364 yd |
| Wallscourt Farm Academy LONG DOWN AVENUE | grass pitches | 409 yd |
| Dings Crusaders Rfc (Closed) Landseer Avenue | grass pitches | 501 yd |
| Lockleaze Sports Centre Bonnington Walk | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 539 yd |
| Lockleaze School (Closed) Hogarth Walk | grass pitches | 577 yd |
| Snap Fitness (Bristol Filton) ABBEY WOOD RETAIL PARK ABBEY WOOD RETAIL PARK STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 749 yd |
| Pyramid Youth Club FILTON AVENUE | 812 yd | |
| Shield Road Primary School SHIELDS AVENUE | grass pitches | 995 yd |
| Wallscourt Farm Gym FRENCHAY CAMPUS FRENCHAY CAMPUS COLDHARBOUR LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,034 yd |
| Uwe Centre For Sport FRENCHAY CAMPUS FRENCHAY CAMPUS COLDHARBOUR LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,034 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 | 45.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 45.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 45.6% |
| 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 | 38.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.