Begbrook Drive is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS16 1HG is located in the Frome Vale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Begbrook Drive, Bristol, BS16 1HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS16 1HQ, BS16 1HR, BS16 1HE, BS16 1HF, BS16 1HP, BS16 1TU, BS16 1TX, BS16 1HN, BS16 1HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS16 1HG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 51.2% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 50.8% | 48.8% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 1HG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.3% 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 | 30.2% | 46.3% | 16.1% | 37.9% | 8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.4% | 39.9% | -8.5% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 8.1% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 3.7% | -6.8% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 47.1% | 48.7% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 31% | 36.1% | 5.1% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 11% | -7.5% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.4% | 14.1% | -13.3% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 10.2% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 12.4% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 23.7% | 11.1% | 16.9% | 6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.2% | 33.6% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 5.3% | 1.7% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.6% 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 | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 14.3% | 23.1% | 8.8% | 2.7% | 20.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 66.7% | 57.6% | -9.1% | 81.4% | -23.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 78.7% 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 | 80.2% | 78.7% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 7.7% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 0% | -5.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.2% | 12.3% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.7% | 78.7% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 12.1% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 2.6% | -3.1% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 4.4% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 2.2% | -4.1% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 25.9% | 46.2% | -20.3% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 27.9% | 6.5% | 21.4% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Begbrook Drive was 43.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.8% lower than the Eastville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Begbrook Drive has the 15th lowest crime rate of 95 local areas in Eastville and the 351st lowest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Begbrook Drive, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2017-11-14 | £377,574 |
| 69 Begbrook Drive, Bristol, City Of Bristol Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2016-09-06 | £318,363 |
| 51 Begbrook Drive, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2009-09-14 | £264,567 |
| 61 Begbrook Drive, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2007-05-25 | £377,353 |
| 65 Begbrook Drive, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2006-10-09 | £586,208 |
BS16 1HG 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 1HG 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 39 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL | 3out of 4 | 1,352 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | 4out of 4 | 2,744 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton Avenue Nursery School Blakeney Road , Horfield BS7 0DL | 4out of 4 | 2,796 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 3,176 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 | 3,294 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Begbrook Primary Academy Begbrook Drive , Stapleton BS16 1HG | 3out of 4 | 198 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti Gardens School College Road , BS16 2JP | - not rated | 885 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fishponds Church of England Academy Fishponds Road , Fishponds BS16 3UH | 2out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frenchay Church of England Primary School Churchside , Frenchay BS16 1NB | 3out of 4 | 1,489 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frome Vale Academy Frenchay Road , Downend BS16 2QS | 2out of 4 | 1,714 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | 3out of 4 | 951 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Romney Avenue , Lockleaze BS7 9BY | - not rated | 1,978 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | 3out of 4 | 2,691 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Technology and Engineering Academy New Road , Stoke Gifford BS34 8SF | 2out of 4 | 3,012 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeywood Community School New Road , Stoke Gifford BS34 8SF | 3out of 4 | 3,043 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 4,125 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Oak Academy Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT | 3out of 4 | 5,265 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Gloucestershire Hospital Home Teaching Service School Room , Frenchay BS16 1LE | - not rated | 1,229 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of the West of England, Bristol Coldharbour Lane , Frenchay BS16 1QY | - not rated | 1,588 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracefield Preparatory School 266 Overndale Road , Fishponds BS16 2RG | - not rated | 1,614 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colston's School Colston's School , Stapleton BS16 1BJ | - not rated | 1,631 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaimins Kitchen | Frome Valley Takeaway, 10 Alberton Road | 273 yd | |
| Raj Mahal | 6-10 Frome Valley Road | 305 yd | |
| Grow Wilder Cafe | 181 Frenchay Park Road | 345 yd | |
| The Chalet Tea Gardens | The Chalet, River View | 671 yd | |
| Oldbury Court Kiosk | Oldbury Court Estate, Oldbury Court Road | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stapleton & Begbrook Comm Assc | Stapleton And Begbrook Community Association, Frenchay Park Road | 383 yd | |
| Snuff Mill Harvester | Harvester, Frenchay Park Road | 995 yd | |
| Masons Arms | Masons Arms, 124 Park Road | 1,028 yd | |
| Snuffy Jacks Ale House | 800 Fishponds Road | 1,075 yd | |
| Fishponds Conservative Club | 761 Fishponds Road | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taishan Kaimin's Kitchen | Frome Valley Takeaway, 10 Alberton Road | 273 yd | |
| Havana's Burgers and Shakes | 733 Fishponds Road | 1,082 yd | |
| Napolitan Pizza | 733 Fishponds Road | 1,082 yd | |
| Pearl City | 5 Straits Parade | 1,089 yd | |
| KFC | 2 Straits Parade | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter | 1-3 Frome Valley Road | 305 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Begbrook Primary Academy Begbrook Drive | grass pitches | 81 yd |
| Oldbury Court Estate WARNEFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 396 yd |
| Begbrook Green Park BLENMAN CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 459 yd |
| 197Th Bristol Scout Hall (Closed) STONECHAT GARDENS | 474 yd | |
| University Of The West Of England (St Matthias Campus) (Closed) St. Matthias Campus St. Matthias Campus Oldbury Court Road | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| Whitefield Fishponds School Sports Hall (Closed) Snowdon Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 898 yd |
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy SNOWDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 927 yd |
| Fishponds Church Of England Academy FISHPONDS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,040 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Bristol) CHANNONS HILL RETAIL PARK CHANNONS HILL RETAIL PARK CHANNONS HILL | health and fitness suite | 1,070 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 | 350 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 288.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 29.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.