North Devon Road is in Bristol and in Bristol district. BS16 2EX 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 North Devon Road, Bristol, BS16 2EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS16 2EU, BS16 2ET, BS16 2EZ, BS16 2EY, BS16 2HX, BS16 2HA, BS16 2HU, BS16 2FX, BS16 2ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS16 2EX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 48.9% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 48.4% | 51.1% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 2EX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.8% 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 | 41.2% | 53.8% | 12.6% | 37.9% | 15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.4% | 27.7% | -10.7% | 44.2% | -16.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 8.2% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 7.9% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.8% | 46.5% | 5.7% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 30.8% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 17% | 14.1% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 6.9% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 22.1% | 15.1% | -7.0% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 7.7% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 9% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 19% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 40.1% | 14.6% | 33.8% | 6.3% |
| Other | 10.1% | 3.7% | -6.4% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.5% | 0.6% | -2.9% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 7.3% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 5.8% | 5.4% | -0.4% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 79.5% | 73.8% | -5.7% | 81.4% | -7.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 70.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 70.5% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -12.7% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 11.5% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 5.1% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.1% | 9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.7% | 70.8% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 14.6% | 11.6% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 6% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 3.6% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 4.9% | -5.0% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37% | 37.2% | -0.2% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 46.2% | -5.3% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 10.1% | 6.5% | 3.6% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Devon Road was 233.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.1% higher than the Eastville average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
North Devon Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 95 local areas in Eastville and the 191st highest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 92.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 North Devon Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-10-23 | £487,338 |
| 3 North Devon Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2024-07-11 | £433,646 |
| 7 North Devon Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-06-22 | £474,365 |
| 29 North Devon Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2020-05-27 | £500,037 |
| 7 North Devon Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £337,500 | 2018-12-12 | £447,820 |
BS16 2EX 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 2EX 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 | 134 |
| Retired | 86 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 48 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 901 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | 4out of 4 | 1,951 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 2,730 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 | 3,239 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton Avenue Nursery School Blakeney Road , Horfield BS7 0DL | 4out of 4 | 3,342 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 | 293 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti Gardens School College Road , BS16 2JP | - not rated | 373 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Begbrook Primary Academy Begbrook Drive , Stapleton BS16 1HG | 3out of 4 | 669 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chester Park Infant School Lodge Causeway , Fishponds BS16 3QG | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chester Park Junior School Abingdon Road , BS16 3NX | 3out of 4 | 1,120 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 | 460 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 | 2,459 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School Allfoxton Road , Horfield BS7 9NL | 3out of 4 | 3,115 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downend School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA | 3out of 4 | 3,259 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 4,963 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 | 4,498 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 | 522 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Briarwood School Briar Way , Fishponds BS16 4EA | 3out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracefield Preparatory School 266 Overndale Road , Fishponds BS16 2RG | - not rated | 1,168 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,359 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colston's School Colston's School , Stapleton BS16 1BJ | - not rated | 1,718 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| G' comfy kitchen | 24 Eastbury Road | 119 yd | |
| Heart of the Caribbean Cuisine | 1a Guinea Lane | 226 yd | |
| Cafe Grounded | 747-749 Fishponds Road | 252 yd | |
| MSALA MINISTRY | 705 Fishponds Road | 255 yd | |
| Fed Cafe Ltd | 755 Fishponds Road | 256 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishponds Conservative Club | 761 Fishponds Road | 251 yd | |
| Fishponds Tap | The Portcullis, 693 Fishponds Road | 261 yd | |
| Van Dyck Forum | 748-756 Fishponds Road | 292 yd | |
| The Old Post Office | The Old Post Office, Fishponds Road | 307 yd | |
| Snuffy Jacks Ale House | 800 Fishponds Road | 320 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havana's Burgers and Shakes | 733 Fishponds Road | 252 yd | |
| Napolitan Pizza | 733 Fishponds Road | 252 yd | |
| Baba Kebab and Pizza | 717 Fishponds Road | 254 yd | |
| Prince's | 721 Fishponds Road | 254 yd | |
| Pearl City | 5 Straits Parade | 421 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl, Fishponds Road | 311 yd | |
| Aldi | 670-680 Fishponds Road | 466 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fishponds Church Of England Academy FISHPONDS ROAD | grass pitches | 239 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Bristol) CHANNONS HILL RETAIL PARK CHANNONS HILL RETAIL PARK CHANNONS HILL | health and fitness suite | 374 yd |
| University Of The West Of England (St Matthias Campus) (Closed) St. Matthias Campus St. Matthias Campus Oldbury Court Road | grass pitches | 412 yd |
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy SNOWDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 536 yd |
| Whitefield Fishponds School Sports Hall (Closed) Snowdon Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 664 yd |
| Oldbury Court Estate WARNEFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 690 yd |
| Begbrook Primary Academy Begbrook Drive | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Briarwood School BRIAR WAY | 916 yd | |
| Forest Road Playing Field RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND FOREST ROAD | grass pitches | 938 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 | 102.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.