Earls Mead is in Bristol and in Bristol district. BS16 1TW is located in the Eastville electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Earls Mead, Bristol, BS16 1TW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS16 1TT, BS16 1TP, BS16 1TL, BS16 1TS, BS16 1SY, BS16 1TR, BS16 1TN, BS16 1TJ, BS16 1TQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS16 1TW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.8% | 51% | -5.8% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 43.2% | 49% | 5.8% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 1TW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.5% 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 | 55.6% | 61.5% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 23.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.3% | 25.8% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -18.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 6.7% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 3.7% | -0.9% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.7%) 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 | 53.6% | 50.3% | -3.3% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 37.4% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 9.3% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 1TW this area, 6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.6% | 6% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 4.4% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 8.7% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 31.9% | 35.6% | 3.7% | 16.9% | 18.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.9% | 38.6% | 5.7% | 33.8% | 4.8% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 4% | 3.1% | -0.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 86.5% | 79.4% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -2.0% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 82.6% 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 | 87.6% | 82.6% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 7.8% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 7% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.9% | 82.6% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 10.9% | 8.0% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 1.4% | -2.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 2.8% | -3.5% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.7% | 37.2% | 13.5% |
| Christian | 29.5% | 46.2% | -16.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Earls Mead was 49.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.9% lower than the Eastville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Earls Mead has the 20th lowest crime rate of 95 local areas in Eastville and the 403rd lowest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Earls Mead, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2025-03-28 | £336,397 |
| 8 Earls Mead, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £334,000 | 2024-07-10 | £350,734 |
| 6 Earls Mead, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £342,500 | 2022-09-29 | £350,695 |
| 4 Earls Mead, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-07-04 | £351,566 |
| 25 Earls Mead, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-07-30 | £323,182 |
BS16 1TW 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 1TW 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 | 79 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 58 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 42 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 2,058 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL | 3out of 4 | 2,105 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 | 2,108 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | 4out of 4 | 2,218 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton Avenue Nursery School Blakeney Road , Horfield BS7 0DL | 4out of 4 | 2,308 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenfrome Primary School Cottisford Road , Eastville BS5 6TY | 3out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Begbrook Primary Academy Begbrook Drive , Stapleton BS16 1HG | 3out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fishponds Church of England Academy Fishponds Road , Fishponds BS16 3UH | 2out of 4 | 1,260 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| May Park Primary School Coombe Road , Eastville BS5 6LE | 1out of 4 | 1,288 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Park Primary School Romney Avenue , Lockleaze BS7 9BY | 3out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 789 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Romney Avenue , Lockleaze BS7 9BY | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School Allfoxton Road , Horfield BS7 9NL | 3out of 4 | 1,922 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | 3out of 4 | 2,304 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy Bristol Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | 3out of 4 | 2,676 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 | 4,521 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 | 5,457 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colston's School Colston's School , Stapleton BS16 1BJ | - not rated | 508 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Academy Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG | 3out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Briarwood School Briar Way , Fishponds BS16 4EA | 3out of 4 | 2,092 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of the West of England, Bristol Coldharbour Lane , Frenchay BS16 1QY | - not rated | 2,349 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracefield Preparatory School 266 Overndale Road , Fishponds BS16 2RG | - not rated | 2,376 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park One Coffee and Kitchen | 1 Park Road | 602 yd | |
| The Chalet Tea Gardens | The Chalet, River View | 714 yd | |
| Cafe Mar Bar | 365 Fishponds Road | 762 yd | |
| McDonalds | 541-551 Fishponds Road | 778 yd | |
| SAJAN SWEETS | 571 Fishponds Road | 831 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stapleton Cricket Club | Stapleton Cricket Club, Park Road | 556 yd | |
| Masons Arms | Masons Arms, 124 Park Road | 634 yd | |
| The Star | Star Inn, 539 Fishponds Road | 818 yd | |
| Pot Black Snooker Club | Snooker Club, 574-590 Fishponds Road | 849 yd | |
| Queens Head | The Queens Head, 286 Fishponds Road | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carribbeanfix | 365 Fishponds Road | 762 yd | |
| Pakeeza Bites | 533 Fishponds Road | 770 yd | |
| New Chim | 515 Fishponds Road | 770 yd | |
| Inner Fire | 367 Fishponds Road | 770 yd | |
| Everyday Thai Express | 571 Fishponds Road | 831 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 670-680 Fishponds Road | 1,060 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Colston'S School Sports Field Off Bell Hill | grass pitches | 359 yd |
| Whitefield Fishponds School Sports Hall (Closed) Snowdon Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 547 yd |
| Colston'S School BELL HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 603 yd |
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy SNOWDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 693 yd |
| Eastville Park FISHPONDS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 703 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Bristol) CHANNONS HILL RETAIL PARK CHANNONS HILL RETAIL PARK CHANNONS HILL | health and fitness suite | 995 yd |
| 197Th Bristol Scout Hall (Closed) STONECHAT GARDENS | 1,002 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 | 147.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.