Probyn Close is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS16 1JR 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 Probyn Close, Bristol, BS16 1JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS16 1LD, BS16 1JP, BS16 1LF, BS16 1JN, BS16 1JS, BS16 1JT, BS16 1LA, BS16 1JX, BS16 1NG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS16 1JR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.6% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.4% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 1JR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.6% 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 | 39% | 42.6% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.1% | 40.2% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -4.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 10% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 6.2% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.2% | 41.6% | -8.6% | 48.4% | -6.8% |
| Good health | 25.1% | 33.3% | 8.2% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 17.6% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 5.5% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.3% | 23.9% | -3.4% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 13.9% | 0.7% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.8% | 11.5% | 3.7% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 16.3% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 28.2% | 0.4% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 9.8% | 2.4% | -7.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.6% 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 | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.7% | 16.2% | 11.5% | 2.7% | 13.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 1.2% | -2.6% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 80% | 67.6% | -12.4% | 81.4% | -13.8% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 75.3% 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 | 84.7% | 75.3% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 7.5% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 4.3% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 10.2% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.7% | 75.3% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 13.7% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 4.7% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 3.5% | -2.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.8% | 76.7% | -2.9% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34% | 37.2% | -3.2% |
| Christian | 32.8% | 46.2% | -13.4% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 24.9% | 6.5% | 18.4% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Probyn Close was 178.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.6% higher than the Eastville average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Probyn Close has the 18th highest crime rate of 95 local areas in Eastville and the 284th highest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Probyn Close, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £348,000 | 2022-09-02 | £356,327 |
| 11 Probyn Close, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2020-10-21 | £285,615 |
| 10 Probyn Close, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £256,000 | 2019-11-21 | £331,123 |
| 5 Probyn Close, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2016-08-19 | £349,465 |
| 9 Probyn Close, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2010-08-09 | £316,975 |
BS16 1JR 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 1JR 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 | 62 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,526 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton Avenue Nursery School Blakeney Road , Horfield BS7 0DL | 4out of 4 | 3,316 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | 4out of 4 | 3,524 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 4,131 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 | 4,208 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frenchay Church of England Primary School Churchside , Frenchay BS16 1NB | 3out of 4 | 824 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Begbrook Primary Academy Begbrook Drive , Stapleton BS16 1HG | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frome Vale Academy Frenchay Road , Downend BS16 2QS | 2out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti Gardens School College Road , BS16 2JP | - not rated | 1,380 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallscourt Farm Academy Long Down Avenue , Stoke Gifford BS16 1GE | 3out of 4 | 1,857 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 | 1,848 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeywood Community School New Road , Stoke Gifford BS34 8SF | 3out of 4 | 2,531 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Technology and Engineering Academy New Road , Stoke Gifford BS34 8SF | 2out of 4 | 2,546 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Romney Avenue , Lockleaze BS7 9BY | - not rated | 2,633 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downend School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA | 3out of 4 | 2,948 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,865 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 | 5,088 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Gloucestershire Hospital Home Teaching Service School Room , Frenchay BS16 1LE | - not rated | 294 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of the West of England, Bristol Coldharbour Lane , Frenchay BS16 1QY | - not rated | 1,312 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracefield Preparatory School 266 Overndale Road , Fishponds BS16 2RG | - not rated | 1,686 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Academy Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG | 3out of 4 | 2,064 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvester | Snuff Mill, 207 Frenchay Park Road | 129 yd | |
| Dings Rugby Football Club | Shaftesbury Park, Frenchay Park Road | 258 yd | |
| White Lion | Frenchay Common, Frenchay | 729 yd | |
| Grow Wilder Cafe | 181 Frenchay Park Road | 814 yd | |
| Kaimins Kitchen | Frome Valley Takeaway, 10 Alberton Road | 908 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snuff Mill Harvester | Harvester, Frenchay Park Road | 106 yd | |
| Stapleton & Begbrook Comm Assc | Stapleton And Begbrook Community Association, Frenchay Park Road | 626 yd | |
| Frenchay Cricket Club | Bob Clark Ground, Filton Road | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taishan Kaimin's Kitchen | Frome Valley Takeaway, 10 Alberton Road | 908 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter | 1-3 Frome Valley Road | 988 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Frenchay Hospital (Closed) | grass pitches | 325 yd |
| D.R.G Frenchay Afc Sports Ground FRENCHAY PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 394 yd |
| Begbrook Green Park BLENMAN CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 502 yd |
| Shaftesbury Park Frenchay Park Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 530 yd |
| Uwe Bristol Hillside Gardens Filton Road | artificial grass pitch | 844 yd |
| Oldbury Court Estate WARNEFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 891 yd |
| Begbrook Primary Academy Begbrook Drive | grass pitches | 1,003 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 | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 204.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.