Grove Road is in Fishponds, Bristol and in Bristol district. BS16 2BW 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 Grove Road, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 2BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS16 2DJ, BS16 2DG, BS16 2BP, BS16 2DH, BS16 2BU, BS16 2BJ, BS16 2BN, BS16 2BH, BS16 2BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS16 2BW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% 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 | 51.6% | 54.7% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 48.4% | 45.3% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 2BW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.8% 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 | 46.9% | 60.8% | 13.9% | 37.9% | 22.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.3% | 26.9% | -7.4% | 44.2% | -17.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 8.9% | -4.7% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.4% | 52% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 35% | 32.9% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 12.4% | 3.8% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 2.3% | -3.8% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 2BW this area, 7.8% 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 55.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.3% | 7.8% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 4.2% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 9.2% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 18.4% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.4% | 55.7% | 10.3% | 33.8% | 21.9% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.2% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 4.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.4% | 0.9% | -2.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.4% | 1.2% | -4.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 80.4% | 82.2% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 0.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 81.1% 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 | 83.4% | 81.1% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 7.9% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.2% | 81.5% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 8.9% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 3.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79% | 76.7% | 2.3% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.5% | 37.2% | 21.3% |
| Christian | 25.9% | 46.2% | -20.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grove Road was 187.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.6% higher than the Eastville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grove Road has the 22nd highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Eastville and the 290th highest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 Grove Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £261,500 | 2025-07-11 | £264,679 |
| 42 Grove Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-04-19 | £245,570 |
| 45 Grove Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2022-07-27 | £404,160 |
| All Saints Vicarage Grove Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Other, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-09-17 | £372,266 |
| 55 Grove Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £323,000 | 2021-06-30 | £367,514 |
BS16 2BW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BS16 2BW 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 2BW 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 | 147 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | - not rated | 1,484 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL | 2out of 4 | 1,511 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 2,082 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Woods Nursery School Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR | - not rated | 2,566 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburghs Park Nursery School Glenfrome Road , St Werburghs BS2 9UX | 3out of 4 | 2,635 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Bells and St Matthia's CofE VA Junior School Fishponds Road , Fishponds BS16 3UH | - not rated | 547 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 | 547 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fishponds CofE Primary School Fishponds Road , Fishponds BS16 3UH | 3out of 4 | 547 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chester Park Infant School Lodge Causeway , Fishponds BS16 3QG | 3out of 4 | 803 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chester Park Junior School Abingdon Road , BS16 3NX | 3out of 4 | 849 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 265 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Metropolitan College Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | - not rated | 306 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Technology College Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | - not rated | 1,609 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | 3out of 4 | 1,609 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Romney Avenue , Lockleaze BS7 9BY | 3out of 4 | 2,206 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 2,727 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 2,997 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 4,785 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton College Filton Avenue , Filton BS34 7AT | - not rated | 5,108 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 | 1,025 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Oak Academy Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT | - not rated | 4,663 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthias Academy Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG | - not rated | 221 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Park Pupil Referral Service Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG | - not rated | 221 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Zion School C/O Stapleton Baptist Church , Broom Hill BS16 1DN | - not rated | 1,166 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collegiate School Stapleton , Bristol BS16 1BJ | - not rated | 1,259 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Briarwood School Briar Way , Fishponds BS16 4EA | - not rated | 1,314 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAJAN SWEETS | 571 Fishponds Road | 206 yd | |
| McDonalds | 541-551 Fishponds Road | 211 yd | |
| Istanbul | 599 Fishponds Road | 211 yd | |
| Anatolian kitchen | 599 Fishponds Road | 211 yd | |
| Jimmy's Fried Chicken | 597 Fishponds Road | 211 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Star | Star Inn, 539 Fishponds Road | 214 yd | |
| The Golden Lion | Golden Lion, 641 Fishponds Road | 256 yd | |
| Pot Black Snooker Club | Snooker Club, 574-590 Fishponds Road | 276 yd | |
| Fishponds Tap | The Portcullis, 693 Fishponds Road | 629 yd | |
| The Spotted Cow | Spotted Cow, 120 Lodge Causeway | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday Thai Express | 571 Fishponds Road | 206 yd | |
| Golden Eagle | 596 Fishponds Road | 241 yd | |
| Family Kebab House | 623 Fishponds Road | 256 yd | |
| Pakeeza Bites | 533 Fishponds Road | 285 yd | |
| New Chim | 515 Fishponds Road | 285 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 670-680 Fishponds Road | 390 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Fishponds Road | 625 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy SNOWDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 240 yd |
| Whitefield Fishponds School Sports Hall (Closed) Snowdon Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 307 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Bristol) CHANNONS HILL RETAIL PARK CHANNONS HILL RETAIL PARK CHANNONS HILL | health and fitness suite | 364 yd |
| Fishponds Church Of England Academy FISHPONDS ROAD | grass pitches | 540 yd |
| Harry Crook Youth Activity Centre MOORLANDS ROAD | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Whitehall Rugby Fc FOUNDRY LANE | grass pitches | 958 yd |
| Colston'S School Sports Field Off Bell Hill | grass pitches | 967 yd |
| Stand Strong Fitness (Closed) Clay Hill | 1,056 yd | |
| University Of The West Of England (St Matthias Campus) (Closed) St. Matthias Campus St. Matthias Campus Oldbury Court Road | grass pitches | 1,082 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 | 84.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 26.9% |
| 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 | 138.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 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.