Bristol Road is in Frenchay, Bristol and in South Gloucestershire district. BS16 1RH 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 1985-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bristol Road, Frenchay, Bristol, BS16 1RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS16 1YA, BS16 1LQ, BS16 1XN, BS16 2GE, BS16 1PQ, BS16 1QW, BS16 1QR, BS16 1PE, BS16 2GF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS16 1RH 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 | 44.4% | 50.6% | 6.2% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 55.6% | 49.4% | -6.2% | 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 1RH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.4% 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 | 32% | 51.4% | 19.4% | 37.9% | 13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 37.3% | -12.7% | 44.2% | -6.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 7.9% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 1.1% | -7.7% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 (88.3%) 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 | 46.5% | 62.5% | 16.0% | 48.4% | 14.1% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 25.8% | -10.5% | 33.6% | -7.8% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 8.2% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 2.2% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
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 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.3% | 12.4% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 10.1% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 7.9% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 3.4% | -1.9% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 15.2% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.2% | 48.9% | 14.7% | 33.8% | 15.1% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 4.9% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 2.5% | 9.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 91.5% | 62.3% | -29.2% | 81.4% | -19.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 3.2% | 1.1% | -2.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 76.2% 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 | 93.6% | 76.2% | -17.4% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 5.9% | 4.1% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 7.8% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 8.6% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 76.8% | -15.9% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.1% | 37.2% | 11.9% |
| Christian | 21.3% | 46.2% | -24.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 19.9% | 6.5% | 13.4% |
| Sikh | 4.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bristol Road was 68.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.6% higher than the Frenchay & Downend average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bristol Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Frenchay & Downend and the 312th highest crime rate of 875 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 5 Tanners Court Bristol Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2023-03-17 | £114,501 |
| Flat 12 Tanners Court Bristol Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-08-04 | £126,836 |
| Flat 6 Tanners Court Bristol Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-01-07 | £129,162 |
| Flat 11 Tanners Court Bristol Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2021-05-28 | £132,765 |
| Flat 11 Tanners Court Bristol Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2016-12-16 | £108,496 |
BS16 1RH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL | 2out of 4 | 1,895 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | - not rated | 3,945 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton Avenue Nursery School Blakeney Road , Horfield BS7 0DL | 4out of 4 | 3,978 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 4,882 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburghs Park Nursery School Glenfrome Road , St Werburghs BS2 9UX | 3out of 4 | 4,995 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 Alexander Road , Frenchay BS16 1UZ | - not rated | 727 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frome Vale Academy Frenchay Road , Downend BS16 2QS | 4out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldbury Court Primary School Frenchay Road , Downend BS16 2QS | - not rated | 1,216 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldbury Court Junior School Frenchay Road , Downend BS16 2QS | - not rated | 1,216 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldbury Court Infant School Frenchay Road , Downend BS16 2QS | - not rated | 1,216 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 | - not rated | 2,518 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeywood Community School New Road , Stoke Gifford BS34 8SF | - not rated | 2,518 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downend Comprehensive School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA | - not rated | 2,546 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downend School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA | 3out of 4 | 2,546 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | 3out of 4 | 2,569 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundwell College St Stephens Road , Soundwell BS16 4RL | - not rated | 3,711 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton College Filton Avenue , Filton BS34 7AT | - not rated | 4,005 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 4,900 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 | 1,957 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Stoke Community School Fiddlers Wood Lane , Bradley Stoke BS32 9BS | 3out of 4 | 4,690 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frenchay Park Hospital School Frenchay Hospital , Frenchay BS16 1LE | - not rated | 507 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avon Hospital Education Service Frenchay Hospital , Frenchay BS16 1LE | - not rated | 507 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| South Gloucestershire Hospital Home Teaching Service School Room , Frenchay BS16 1LE | - not rated | 507 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highwood Hospital School Purdown Hospital , Stapleton BS16 1BG | - not rated | 1,358 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Poplars School Stoke Park Hospital , Stapleton BS16 1QU | - not rated | 1,707 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dings Rugby Football Club | Shaftesbury Park, Frenchay Park Road | 520 yd | |
| Bristol Golf Centre | Common Mead Lane, Hambrook | 744 yd | |
| Harvester | Snuff Mill, 207 Frenchay Park Road | 793 yd | |
| White Lion | Frenchay Common, Frenchay | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frenchay Cricket Club | Bob Clark Ground, Filton Road | 306 yd | |
| Snuff Mill Harvester | Harvester, Frenchay Park Road | 754 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shaftesbury Park Frenchay Park Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 327 yd |
| D.R.G Frenchay Afc Sports Ground FRENCHAY PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 384 yd |
| Frenchay Hospital (Closed) | grass pitches | 532 yd |
| Frenchay Village Hall BECKSPOOL ROAD | 568 yd | |
| Uwe Bristol Hillside Gardens Filton Road | artificial grass pitch | 582 yd |
| Frenchay Cricket Club COMMON MEAD LANE | grass pitches | 728 yd |
| Bristol Golf Centre COMMON MEAD LANE | golf | 760 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (Bristol) FILTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,074 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 70.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.