Sheldrake Drive is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS16 1UD 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 Sheldrake Drive, Bristol, BS16 1UD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS16 1UQ, BS16 1UG, BS16 1UB, BS16 1TZ, BS16 1UH, BS16 1EE, BS16 1UF, BS16 1TY, BS16 1HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS16 1UD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.9% | 53.7% | -4.2% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 42.1% | 46.3% | 4.2% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.7% | 39.8% | 15.1% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.3% | 30.6% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -13.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 13% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 25.8% | 13.9% | -11.9% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (64.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 23.4% | 37.7% | 14.3% | 48.4% | -10.7% |
| Good health | 25.5% | 26.9% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -6.7% |
| Fair health | 26.8% | 18.1% | -8.7% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 14.5% | 11.9% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 7.9% |
| Very bad health | 9.8% | 5.4% | -4.4% | 1.2% | 4.2% |
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 | 39.9% | 26.7% | -13.2% | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 12.9% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 13.4% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 9.7% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 29.5% | 11.8% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 8.1% | 5.1% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 4.6% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 5% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 80.4% | 79.7% | -0.7% | 81.4% | -1.7% |
| Other | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 84.6% 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 | 88.1% | 84.6% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 6.6% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 4.2% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 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 | 88.1% | 84.2% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 5% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.4% | 0% | -9.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 6.9% | 6.5% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sheldrake Drive was 111.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.4% lower than the Eastville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sheldrake Drive has the 45th highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Eastville and the 558th highest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Sheldrake Drive, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-10-26 | £322,258 |
| 15 Sheldrake Drive, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2022-07-26 | £317,365 |
| 6 Sheldrake Drive, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-06-24 | £324,623 |
| 8 Sheldrake Drive, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-05-14 | £265,017 |
| 11 Sheldrake Drive, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2021-01-08 | £298,544 |
BS16 1UD 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.
| Retired | 65 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 2out of 4 | 1,658 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton Avenue Nursery School Blakeney Road , Horfield BS7 0DL | 4out of 4 | 2,478 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | - not rated | 2,715 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburghs Park Nursery School Glenfrome Road , St Werburghs BS2 9UX | 3out of 4 | 3,069 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 3,084 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Begbrook Primary School Begbrook Drive , Stapleton BS16 1HG | - not rated | 492 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Begbrook Primary Academy Begbrook Drive , Stapleton BS16 1HG | 3out of 4 | 492 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti Gardens School College Road , BS16 2JP | 3out of 4 | 1,164 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dr Bells and St Matthia's CofE VA Junior School Fishponds Road , Fishponds BS16 3UH | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias and Dr Bell's CofE VA Primary School Fishponds Road , Fishponds BS16 3UH | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Metropolitan College Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | - not rated | 953 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | 3out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lockleaze School Hogarth Walk , Lockleaze BS7 9XT | - not rated | 1,568 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Romney Avenue , Lockleaze BS7 9BY | 3out of 4 | 1,662 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's More Catholic Secondary School Stottbury Road , Horfield BS7 9NH | - not rated | 2,755 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 3,043 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Soundwell College St Stephens Road , Soundwell BS16 4RL | - not rated | 3,502 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton College Filton Avenue , Filton BS34 7AT | - not rated | 3,922 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 4,928 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,164 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Zion School C/O Stapleton Baptist Church , Broom Hill BS16 1DN | - not rated | 345 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highwood Hospital School Purdown Hospital , Stapleton BS16 1BG | - not rated | 584 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Academy Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG | - not rated | 1,318 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Park Pupil Referral Service Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG | - not rated | 1,318 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collegiate School Stapleton , Bristol BS16 1BJ | - not rated | 1,406 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raj Mahal | 6-10 Frome Valley Road | 191 yd | |
| Kaimins Kitchen | Frome Valley Takeaway, 10 Alberton Road | 274 yd | |
| Grow Wilder Cafe | 181 Frenchay Park Road | 361 yd | |
| The Chalet Tea Gardens | The Chalet, River View | 364 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stapleton & Begbrook Comm Assc | Stapleton And Begbrook Community Association, Frenchay Park Road | 557 yd | |
| Masons Arms | Masons Arms, 124 Park Road | 680 yd | |
| Stapleton Cricket Club | Stapleton Cricket Club, Park Road | 960 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taishan Kaimin's Kitchen | Frome Valley Takeaway, 10 Alberton Road | 274 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter | 1-3 Frome Valley Road | 191 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 197Th Bristol Scout Hall (Closed) STONECHAT GARDENS | 68 yd | |
| Begbrook Primary Academy Begbrook Drive | grass pitches | 481 yd |
| Begbrook Green Park BLENMAN CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 728 yd |
| Oldbury Court Estate WARNEFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 821 yd |
| Whitefield Fishponds School Sports Hall (Closed) Snowdon Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 952 yd |
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy SNOWDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,046 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 | 164.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.