Bristol Road is in Hambrook, Bristol and in South Gloucestershire district. BS16 1RB 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 Bristol Road, Hambrook, Bristol, BS16 1RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS16 1PR, BS16 1QJ, BS16 1PN, BS16 1PP, BS16 1QZ, BS16 1QL, BS16 1PY, BS16 1PU, BS16 1QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS16 1RB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 51.3% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 49.1% | 48.7% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BS16 1RB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19.3% | 28.9% | 9.6% | 37.9% | -9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67% | 59.4% | -7.6% | 44.2% | 15.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 4.9% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 4.4% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 54.7% | 56.1% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 7.7% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 25.8% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -7.8% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 12.1% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 1RB this area, 9.3% 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 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13% | 9.3% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 7.8% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 11.9% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 14.5% | -1.5% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 46% | 49.6% | 3.6% | 33.8% | 15.8% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.9% | 0.2% | -1.7% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 88.3% | 84.7% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 3.3% |
| Arab | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 89.8% 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 | 90.7% | 89.8% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 89.8% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 0% | -8.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93% | 76.7% | 16.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bristol Road was 69.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.9% higher than the Frenchay & Downend average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bristol Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Frenchay & Downend and the 286th highest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 36.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hollies Cottage Bristol Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £372,550 | 2020-12-08 | £461,210 |
| The Hollies Bristol Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2020-10-08 | £819,528 |
| The Hollies Cottage Bristol Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £308,000 | 2017-03-09 | £435,769 |
| The Hollies Cottage Bristol Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2014-12-19 | £400,556 |
| Taberna Bristol Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2013-12-03 | £646,057 |
BS16 1RB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 127 |
| Retired | 110 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 2,316 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton Avenue Nursery School Blakeney Road , Horfield BS7 0DL | 4out of 4 | 4,231 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | 4out of 4 | 4,567 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 5,321 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 | 5,386 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 | 1,118 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hambrook Primary School Moorend Road , Hambrook BS16 1SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frome Vale Academy Frenchay Road , Downend BS16 2QS | 2out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Heath Infant School Quakers Road , Downend BS16 6NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,700 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Heath Junior School Quakers Road , Downend BS16 6NJ | 4out of 4 | 1,746 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 | 2,398 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Technology and Engineering Academy New Road , Stoke Gifford BS34 8SF | 2out of 4 | 2,484 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downend School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA | 3out of 4 | 2,628 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterbourne Academy High Street , Winterbourne BS36 1JL | 1out of 4 | 2,849 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | 3out of 4 | 3,013 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 | 3,932 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 | 4,331 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 | 939 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of the West of England, Bristol Coldharbour Lane , Frenchay BS16 1QY | - not rated | 1,869 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | 3out of 4 | 2,258 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracefield Preparatory School 266 Overndale Road , Fishponds BS16 2RG | - not rated | 2,348 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Academy Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG | 3out of 4 | 3,196 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Golf Centre | Common Mead Lane, Hambrook | 768 yd | |
| Dings Rugby Football Club | Shaftesbury Park, Frenchay Park Road | 950 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frenchay Cricket Club | Bob Clark Ground, Filton Road | 177 yd | |
| The White Horse | White Horse Inn, Bristol Road | 1,002 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Frenchay Village Hall BECKSPOOL ROAD | 591 yd | |
| Shaftesbury Park Frenchay Park Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 718 yd |
| Frenchay Cricket Club COMMON MEAD LANE | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Uwe Bristol Hillside Gardens Filton Road | artificial grass pitch | 777 yd |
| Bristol Golf Centre COMMON MEAD LANE | golf | 779 yd |
| D.R.G Frenchay Afc Sports Ground FRENCHAY PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 812 yd |
| Frenchay Hospital (Closed) | grass pitches | 959 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 | 44.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 44.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 44.4% |
| 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 | 79.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.