Barnwood is in Stoke Gifford, Bristol and in South Gloucestershire district. BS16 1GN 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 2013-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barnwood, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, BS16 1GN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS16 1GJ, BS16 1GF, BS16 1GH, BS16 1GZ, BS16 1GL, BS16 1FH, BS16 1UJ, BS16 1FL, BS16 1FD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS16 1GN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 52.2% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 49.4% | 47.8% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 1GN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.7% 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% | 63.7% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 25.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.2% | 26.3% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -17.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1.7% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7% | 7.3% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (89.3%) 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% | 50.1% | -9.2% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 39.2% | 9.6% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 8.5% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
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 1GN this area, 4.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.8% | 4.3% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -13.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 6.3% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 9% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.8% | 37.7% | 17.9% | 16.9% | 20.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.5% | 38.7% | -7.8% | 33.8% | 4.9% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.8% 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% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 6.2% | 4.3% | -1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 84.4% | 78.8% | -5.6% | 81.4% | -2.6% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 82.8% 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% | 82.8% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 6.5% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 6.7% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 83% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 7.7% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 3.7% | -4.1% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.7% | 37.2% | 20.5% |
| Christian | 26.9% | 46.2% | -19.3% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barnwood was 142.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.6% higher than the Filton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barnwood has the 13th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Filton and the 105th highest crime rate of 875 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 98.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Barnwood, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2025-06-05 | £252,897 |
| 5 Barnwood, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2023-07-21 | £481,473 |
| 7 Barnwood, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2023-03-22 | £453,947 |
| 15 Barnwood, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Other, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-05-05 | £391,765 |
| 10 Barnwood, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-04-30 | £389,460 |
The percentage of student residents living in BS16 1GN 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 | 106 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| 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 | 1,468 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL | 2out of 4 | 3,324 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburghs Park Nursery School Glenfrome Road , St Werburghs BS2 9UX | 3out of 4 | 3,384 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Woods Nursery School Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR | - not rated | 4,049 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 4,100 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 | 278 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shield Road Primary School Shields Avenue , Northville BS7 0RR | 3out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Romney Avenue Junior School Romney Avenue , Lockleaze BS7 9SX | - not rated | 1,266 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Horfield Primary School Upper Horfield Community School & Early Years, Sheridan Road , Horfield BS7 0PU | 2out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Park Primary School Romney Avenue , Lockleaze BS7 9BY | - not rated | 1,322 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockleaze School Hogarth Walk , Lockleaze BS7 9XT | - not rated | 401 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Romney Avenue , Lockleaze BS7 9BY | 3out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard School Bristol Filton Road , Horfield BS7 0XZ | 3out of 4 | 1,581 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard School Filton Road , Horfield BS7 0XZ | - not rated | 1,581 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Technology and Engineering Academy New Road , Stoke Gifford BS34 8SF | - not rated | 1,689 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filton College Filton Avenue , Filton BS34 7AT | - not rated | 2,286 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 2,857 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 4,536 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Soundwell College St Stephens Road , Soundwell BS16 4RL | - not rated | 5,232 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,883 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Stoke Community School Fiddlers Wood Lane , Bradley Stoke BS32 9BS | 3out of 4 | 4,760 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 | 982 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Poplars School Stoke Park Hospital , Stapleton BS16 1QU | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Zion School C/O Stapleton Baptist Church , Broom Hill BS16 1DN | - not rated | 1,688 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton Park School Charborough Road , Filton BS34 7RB | - not rated | 1,692 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highwood Hospital School Purdown Hospital , Stapleton BS16 1BG | - not rated | 1,962 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Tea Party | Unit 7, The Square | 76 yd | |
| Pepenero | Unit 14, The Square | 76 yd | |
| ESS - Neighbourhood 1 | Abbeywood, Station Road | 590 yd | |
| ESS - Neighbourhood 2 | Abbeywood, Station Road | 590 yd | |
| ESS - Neighbourhood 3 | Abbeywood, Station Road | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lockleaze Sports Centre (Terrace Bar) | Lockleaze Sports Centre, Bonnington Walk | 648 yd | |
| The Bulldog | 528-534 Filton Avenue, Filton | 869 yd | |
| Starbucks | Uwe Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hao Wei | Unit 13, The Square | 76 yd | |
| The New Happy Palace | 553 Filton Avenue, Filton | 828 yd | |
| Hong Kong | 1 Gainsborough Square | 867 yd | |
| Chicken Mews | 520 Filton Avenue, Horfield | 873 yd | |
| Filton Kebab & Pizza House | 514 Filton Avenue, Horfield | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative | Unit 4, The Square | 76 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily UWE | University Of West Of England, Coldharbour Lane | 982 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wallscourt Farm Academy LONG DOWN AVENUE | grass pitches | 234 yd |
| Lockleaze School (Closed) Hogarth Walk | grass pitches | 397 yd |
| Dings Crusaders Rfc (Closed) Landseer Avenue | grass pitches | 415 yd |
| Ashley Down Old Boys Rfc (Closed) Bonnington Walk | grass pitches | 464 yd |
| Lockleaze Sports Centre Bonnington Walk | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 541 yd |
| Pyramid Youth Club FILTON AVENUE | 909 yd | |
| Snap Fitness (Bristol Filton) ABBEY WOOD RETAIL PARK ABBEY WOOD RETAIL PARK STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 924 yd |
| University Of The West Of England Recreation Centre (Frenchay Campus) (Closed) Frenchay Campus Frenchay Campus Coldharbour Lane | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 991 yd |
| Wallscourt Farm Gym FRENCHAY CAMPUS FRENCHAY CAMPUS COLDHARBOUR LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,019 yd |
| Uwe Centre For Sport FRENCHAY CAMPUS FRENCHAY CAMPUS COLDHARBOUR LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,019 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 | 65.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.