Mottistone Lane is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS16 2FR is located in the Frome Vale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol East. This postcode has been in use since 2016-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mottistone Lane, Bristol, BS16 2FR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS16 2FL, BS16 2FJ, BS16 2FU, BS16 2FP, BS16 2HP, BS16 2JG, BS16 2FH, BS16 2HW, BS16 2JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS16 2FR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 51.4% | 53.4% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 48.6% | 46.6% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 2FR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.3% 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 | 58.4% | 49.3% | -9.1% | 37.9% | 11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.1% | 40% | 16.9% | 44.2% | -4.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 4.3% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 2.1% | -5.2% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (95.1%) 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 | 47.5% | 68.3% | 20.8% | 48.4% | 19.9% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 26.8% | -8.4% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 4.9% | -6.7% | 12.7% | -7.8% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 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 2FR this area, 5.8% 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 55.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.3% | 5.8% | -13.5% | 18.2% | -12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 7.2% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 13.8% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 0.7% | -3.1% | 5.3% | -4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 32.3% | 15.9% | -16.4% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 55.1% | 40.2% | 33.8% | 21.3% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.4% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.4% 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 | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 2% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 9.3% | 5.0% | 2.5% | 6.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 76.1% | 62.4% | -13.7% | 81.4% | -19.0% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 75.1% 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% | 75.1% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 6.3% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 4.4% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 8.3% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.7% | 75.1% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 17.6% | 14.4% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 1.5% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 2% | -3.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.4% | 37.2% | 16.2% |
| Christian | 23.3% | 46.2% | -22.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 14.6% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 1% | 6.0% | -5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mottistone Lane was 212.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.3% higher than the Eastville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mottistone Lane has the 20th highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Eastville and the 251st highest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 114.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 136.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mottistone Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, a newly built property | £309,995 | 2016-10-31 | £429,522 |
BS16 2FR 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 537 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | - not rated | 2,072 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 3,158 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton Avenue Nursery School Blakeney Road , Horfield BS7 0DL | 4out of 4 | 3,583 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Woods Nursery School Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR | - not rated | 3,654 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti Gardens School College Road , BS16 2JP | 3out of 4 | 78 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College of St Matthia's Infant School Manor Road , Fishponds BS16 2JD | - not rated | 324 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dr Bells and St Matthia's CofE VA Junior School Fishponds Road , Fishponds BS16 3UH | - not rated | 637 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 | 637 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fishponds CofE Primary School Fishponds Road , Fishponds BS16 3UH | 3out of 4 | 637 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 887 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Metropolitan College Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | - not rated | 993 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Technology College Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | - not rated | 2,113 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | 3out of 4 | 2,113 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lockleaze School Hogarth Walk , Lockleaze BS7 9XT | - not rated | 2,714 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,382 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 3,877 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton College Filton Avenue , Filton BS34 7AT | - not rated | 4,938 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 | 78 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Oak Academy Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT | - not rated | 4,412 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gracefield Preparatory School 266 Overndale Road , Fishponds BS16 2RG | - not rated | 813 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmtree Grove School Ltd 266 Overndale Road , BS16 2RG | - not rated | 887 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Academy Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG | - not rated | 941 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Park Pupil Referral Service Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG | - not rated | 941 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | 3out of 4 | 982 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oldbury Court Kiosk | Oldbury Court Estate, Oldbury Court Road | 235 yd | |
| Turmeric | 775 Fishponds Road | 364 yd | |
| La Piazza 1 | Victoria House, 777 Fishponds Road | 364 yd | |
| Olive Tree Restaurant | 773 Fishponds Road | 364 yd | |
| Crafted by Props | Ground Floor, 769 Fishponds Road | 365 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snuffy Jacks Ale House | 800 Fishponds Road | 411 yd | |
| Fishponds Conservative Club | 761 Fishponds Road | 501 yd | |
| The Old Post Office | The Old Post Office, Fishponds Road | 515 yd | |
| Van Dyck Forum | 748-756 Fishponds Road | 610 yd | |
| The All Inn Pub | 1 Staple Hill Road | 611 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl City | 5 Straits Parade | 370 yd | |
| KFC | 2 Straits Parade | 370 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 7-8 Straits Parade | 370 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 17-18 Straits Parade | 423 yd | |
| Havana's Burgers and Shakes | 733 Fishponds Road | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl, Fishponds Road | 674 yd | |
| Aldi | 670-680 Fishponds Road | 874 yd | |
| Costcutter | 1-3 Frome Valley Road | 1,048 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University Of The West Of England (St Matthias Campus) (Closed) St. Matthias Campus St. Matthias Campus Oldbury Court Road | grass pitches | 34 yd |
| Oldbury Court Estate WARNEFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 416 yd |
| Fishponds Church Of England Academy FISHPONDS ROAD | grass pitches | 642 yd |
| Begbrook Primary Academy Begbrook Drive | grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Bristol) CHANNONS HILL RETAIL PARK CHANNONS HILL RETAIL PARK CHANNONS HILL | health and fitness suite | 786 yd |
| Begbrook Green Park BLENMAN CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 883 yd |
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy SNOWDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 897 yd |
| Whitefield Fishponds School Sports Hall (Closed) Snowdon Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 992 yd |
| Briarwood School BRIAR WAY | 1,027 yd | |
| Forest Road Playing Field RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND FOREST ROAD | grass pitches | 1,083 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 39 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.