Pound Lane is in Bristol and in Bristol district. BS16 2EF 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 Pound Lane, Bristol, BS16 2EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS16 2DL, BS16 2EG, BS16 2ED, BS16 2EE, BS16 2EQ, BS16 2EJ, BS16 2EP, BS16 2HA, BS16 2EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS16 2EF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.8% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.2% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 2EF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.1% 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 | 47.9% | 54.1% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 16.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.6% | 30.9% | -5.7% | 44.2% | -13.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 8.6% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 4.8% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 47.1% | 53.9% | 6.8% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 33.5% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 10.7% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around BS16 2EF this area, 6.7% 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 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.2% | 6.7% | -10.5% | 18.2% | -11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 5.1% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 9.3% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 26.2% | 24.9% | -1.3% | 16.9% | 8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 48.6% | 22.4% | 33.8% | 14.8% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.6% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.8% 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% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 1.6% | -2.7% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 84.8% | 77.8% | -7.0% | 81.4% | -3.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 80.8% 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 | 90.1% | 80.8% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 5.6% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 4.8% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 4% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| 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 | 89.8% | 81% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 8.3% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.8% | 37.2% | 16.6% |
| Christian | 30.3% | 46.2% | -15.9% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pound Lane was 49.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.8% lower than the Eastville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pound Lane has the 21st lowest crime rate of 95 local areas in Eastville and the 405th lowest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Pound Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2025-01-21 | £320,619 |
| Capstone Cottage, 26 Pound Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £263,500 | 2024-05-13 | £279,560 |
| 9 Pound Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,300 | 2022-06-28 | £307,776 |
| 2 Pound Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £287,250 | 2021-08-18 | £345,036 |
| 15 Pound Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-06-30 | £339,214 |
BS16 2EF 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BS16 2EF 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 | 117 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | 4out of 4 | 1,910 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 2,525 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 | 2,981 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton Avenue Nursery School Blakeney Road , Horfield BS7 0DL | 4out of 4 | 3,130 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishponds Church of England Academy Fishponds Road , Fishponds BS16 3UH | 2out of 4 | 372 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti Gardens School College Road , BS16 2JP | - not rated | 625 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Begbrook Primary Academy Begbrook Drive , Stapleton BS16 1HG | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chester Park Infant School Lodge Causeway , Fishponds BS16 3QG | 3out of 4 | 972 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chester Park Junior School Abingdon Road , BS16 3NX | 3out of 4 | 1,094 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 | 208 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | 3out of 4 | 1,866 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Romney Avenue , Lockleaze BS7 9BY | - not rated | 2,241 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School Allfoxton Road , Horfield BS7 9NL | 3out of 4 | 2,854 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy Bristol Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | 3out of 4 | 3,207 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 | 4,883 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 | 4,667 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 | 3out of 4 | 389 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Briarwood School Briar Way , Fishponds BS16 4EA | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracefield Preparatory School 266 Overndale Road , Fishponds BS16 2RG | - not rated | 1,428 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colston's School Colston's School , Stapleton BS16 1BJ | - not rated | 1,461 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,619 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| G' comfy kitchen | 24 Eastbury Road | 142 yd | |
| MSALA MINISTRY | 705 Fishponds Road | 357 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | 663-665 Fishponds Road | 372 yd | |
| Concorde Cafe | 645 Fishponds Road | 372 yd | |
| Heart of the Caribbean Cuisine | 1a Guinea Lane | 403 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishponds Tap | The Portcullis, 693 Fishponds Road | 348 yd | |
| The Golden Lion | Golden Lion, 641 Fishponds Road | 424 yd | |
| Van Dyck Forum | 748-756 Fishponds Road | 428 yd | |
| The Railway Tavern | Railway Tavern, Station Road | 455 yd | |
| Fishponds Conservative Club | 761 Fishponds Road | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMASH GRILL | 660 Fishponds Road | 366 yd | |
| Gorilla thai kitchen | 662 Fishponds Road | 366 yd | |
| Grill Zill | 668 Fishponds Road | 366 yd | |
| Baba Kebab and Pizza | 717 Fishponds Road | 415 yd | |
| Prince's | 721 Fishponds Road | 415 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 670-680 Fishponds Road | 366 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Fishponds Road | 381 yd | |
| Costcutter | 1-3 Frome Valley Road | 1,071 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Xercise4Less (Bristol) CHANNONS HILL RETAIL PARK CHANNONS HILL RETAIL PARK CHANNONS HILL | health and fitness suite | 236 yd |
| Fishponds Church Of England Academy FISHPONDS ROAD | grass pitches | 253 yd |
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy SNOWDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 276 yd |
| Whitefield Fishponds School Sports Hall (Closed) Snowdon Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 407 yd |
| University Of The West Of England (St Matthias Campus) (Closed) St. Matthias Campus St. Matthias Campus Oldbury Court Road | grass pitches | 624 yd |
| Begbrook Primary Academy Begbrook Drive | grass pitches | 758 yd |
| Oldbury Court Estate WARNEFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 801 yd |
| Harry Crook Youth Activity Centre MOORLANDS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,030 yd |
| 197Th Bristol Scout Hall (Closed) STONECHAT GARDENS | 1,060 yd | |
| Briarwood School BRIAR WAY | 1,093 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| 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 | 93.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.