Marlborough Drive is in Bristol and in South Gloucestershire district. BS16 1PR is located in the Frenchay & Downend electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Filton and Bradley Stoke. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Marlborough Drive, Bristol, BS16 1PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS16 1PP, BS16 1RB, BS16 1PY, BS16 1QZ, BS16 1PU, BS16 1PN, BS16 1PX, BS16 1PT, BS16 1PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS16 1PR is primarily male, with 57.5% of the population 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 | 49% | 42.5% | -6.5% | 51.0% | -8.5% |
| Male | 51% | 57.5% | 6.5% | 49.0% | 8.5% |
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 1PR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% 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 | 42.4% | 49.8% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.2% | 28.6% | 1.4% | 44.2% | -15.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 6% | 3.7% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 13% | 10.6% | -2.4% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 11.4% | 5.5% | -5.9% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 35.1% | 46.4% | 11.3% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 44.6% | 36.9% | -7.7% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 12.3% | -5.5% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.2% | 17.9% | 2.7% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 6.4% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 10.1% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 7.3% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 19.3% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.7% | 37.6% | -2.1% | 33.8% | 3.8% |
| Other | 6% | 1.4% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.2% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 0.8% | -2.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 0.8% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 82.2% | 72.2% | -10.0% | 81.4% | -9.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 76.7% 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 | 81.7% | 76.7% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -6.5% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 9.5% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Africa | 1% | 6.7% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.4% | 5.5% | -4.9% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.2% | 77% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 11.1% | 7.6% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 4.8% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 2% | -7.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 76.7% | -3.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Buddhist | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marlborough Drive was 26.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.8% lower than the Frenchay & Downend average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Marlborough Drive has the 12th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Frenchay & Downend and the 234th lowest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 The Willows Marlborough Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Other, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2024-03-15 | £238,609 |
| 6 The Willows Marlborough Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2021-06-30 | £229,061 |
| 11 The Willows Marlborough Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-01-06 | £230,572 |
| 5 The Willows Marlborough Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2020-08-14 | £270,202 |
| 1 The Willows Marlborough Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2019-12-20 | £222,448 |
The percentage of student residents living in BS16 1PR 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 | 71 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 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 | 2,282 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton Avenue Nursery School Blakeney Road , Horfield BS7 0DL | 4out of 4 | 4,270 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | 4out of 4 | 4,544 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 5,317 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 | 5,400 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 | 1,080 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hambrook Primary School Moorend Road , Hambrook BS16 1SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,352 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frome Vale Academy Frenchay Road , Downend BS16 2QS | 2out of 4 | 1,508 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Heath Infant School Quakers Road , Downend BS16 6NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,639 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Heath Junior School Quakers Road , Downend BS16 6NJ | 4out of 4 | 1,685 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeywood Community School New Road , Stoke Gifford BS34 8SF | 3out of 4 | 2,460 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 |
| Downend School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA | 3out of 4 | 2,565 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterbourne Academy High Street , Winterbourne BS36 1JL | 1out of 4 | 2,856 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | 3out of 4 | 3,005 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 | 3,994 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 | 4,382 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 | 937 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of the West of England, Bristol Coldharbour Lane , Frenchay BS16 1QY | - not rated | 1,916 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | 3out of 4 | 2,214 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracefield Preparatory School 266 Overndale Road , Fishponds BS16 2RG | - not rated | 2,308 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Briarwood School Briar Way , Fishponds BS16 4EA | 3out of 4 | 3,172 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Golf Centre | Common Mead Lane, Hambrook | 827 yd | |
| Dings Rugby Football Club | Shaftesbury Park, Frenchay Park Road | 959 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frenchay Cricket Club | Bob Clark Ground, Filton Road | 218 yd | |
| The White Horse | White Horse Inn, Bristol Road | 993 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Frenchay Village Hall BECKSPOOL ROAD | 534 yd | |
| Shaftesbury Park Frenchay Park Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 738 yd |
| D.R.G Frenchay Afc Sports Ground FRENCHAY PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 821 yd |
| Frenchay Cricket Club COMMON MEAD LANE | grass pitches | 821 yd |
| Uwe Bristol Hillside Gardens Filton Road | artificial grass pitch | 824 yd |
| Bristol Golf Centre COMMON MEAD LANE | golf | 839 yd |
| Frenchay Hospital (Closed) | grass pitches | 951 yd |
| Bromley Heath Playing Field WEDGEWOOD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,052 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 | 147.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.