Brentnall Way is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS16 2FS is located in the Frome Vale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol East. This postcode has been in use since 2016-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brentnall Way, Bristol, BS16 2FS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS16 2FT, BS16 2FP, BS16 2FU, BS16 2FW, BS16 2FN, BS16 2JL, BS16 2FR, BS16 2HP, BS16 2HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS16 2FS has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.2% of the population 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% | 57.2% | 5.8% | 51.0% | 6.2% |
| Male | 48.6% | 42.8% | -5.8% | 49.0% | -6.2% |
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 2FS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.8% 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 | 58.4% | 50.8% | -7.6% | 37.9% | 12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.1% | 37.2% | 14.1% | 44.2% | -7.0% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 7.7% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 1.8% | -5.5% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 | 47.5% | 50.7% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 36.7% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 8.6% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
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 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.3% | 10.5% | -8.8% | 18.2% | -7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 13.1% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 32.3% | 17.7% | -14.6% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 48.7% | 33.8% | 33.8% | 14.9% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.3% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.9% 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% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 4.7% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 5.5% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 76.1% | 63.9% | -12.2% | 81.4% | -17.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0.2% | 3.9% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 80.1% 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% | 80.1% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 4.7% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 4.9% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 7.5% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 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% | 80% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 13.1% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 4.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 1.9% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 0.9% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.7% | 37.2% | 14.5% |
| Christian | 23.3% | 46.2% | -22.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 14.2% | 6.5% | 7.7% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brentnall Way was 116.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.0% lower than the Eastville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brentnall Way has the 34th highest crime rate of 95 local areas in Eastville and the 500th highest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 49.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Brentnall Way, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-08-29 | £404,331 |
| 26 Brentnall Way, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £421,000 | 2025-08-21 | £425,558 |
| 67 Brentnall Way, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2025-03-14 | £311,662 |
| 29 Brentnall Way, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2025-02-14 | £445,868 |
| 63 Brentnall Way, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £342,000 | 2024-09-06 | £351,234 |
BS16 2FS 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 2FS 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 | 181 |
| Part-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| 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 | 3out of 4 | 781 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | 4out of 4 | 2,414 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 3,173 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton Avenue Nursery School Blakeney Road , Horfield BS7 0DL | 4out of 4 | 3,337 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 | 3,550 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti Gardens School College Road , BS16 2JP | - not rated | 321 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Begbrook Primary Academy Begbrook Drive , Stapleton BS16 1HG | 3out of 4 | 388 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fishponds Church of England Academy Fishponds Road , Fishponds BS16 3UH | 2out of 4 | 756 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frenchay Church of England Primary School Churchside , Frenchay BS16 1NB | 3out of 4 | 1,278 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frome Vale Academy Frenchay Road , Downend BS16 2QS | 2out of 4 | 1,332 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 | 848 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | 3out of 4 | 2,308 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Romney Avenue , Lockleaze BS7 9BY | - not rated | 2,489 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downend School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA | 3out of 4 | 3,007 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School Allfoxton Road , Horfield BS7 9NL | 3out of 4 | 3,370 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 | 4,662 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 | 4,693 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 | 992 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracefield Preparatory School 266 Overndale Road , Fishponds BS16 2RG | - not rated | 1,051 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Gloucestershire Hospital Home Teaching Service School Room , Frenchay BS16 1LE | - not rated | 1,287 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Briarwood School Briar Way , Fishponds BS16 4EA | 3out of 4 | 1,317 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oldbury Court Kiosk | Oldbury Court Estate, Oldbury Court Road | 236 yd | |
| Turmeric | 775 Fishponds Road | 517 yd | |
| La Piazza 1 | Victoria House, 777 Fishponds Road | 517 yd | |
| Olive Tree Restaurant | 773 Fishponds Road | 517 yd | |
| Crafted by Props | Ground Floor, 769 Fishponds Road | 517 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snuffy Jacks Ale House | 800 Fishponds Road | 562 yd | |
| Fishponds Conservative Club | 761 Fishponds Road | 628 yd | |
| The Old Post Office | The Old Post Office, Fishponds Road | 652 yd | |
| Van Dyck Forum | 748-756 Fishponds Road | 725 yd | |
| Fishponds Tap | The Portcullis, 693 Fishponds Road | 726 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl City | 5 Straits Parade | 536 yd | |
| KFC | 2 Straits Parade | 536 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 7-8 Straits Parade | 536 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 17-18 Straits Parade | 591 yd | |
| Havana's Burgers and Shakes | 733 Fishponds Road | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl, Fishponds Road | 775 yd | |
| Costcutter | 1-3 Frome Valley Road | 885 yd | |
| Aldi | 670-680 Fishponds Road | 942 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 | 136 yd |
| Oldbury Court Estate WARNEFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 252 yd |
| Begbrook Primary Academy Begbrook Drive | grass pitches | 513 yd |
| Fishponds Church Of England Academy FISHPONDS ROAD | grass pitches | 718 yd |
| Begbrook Green Park BLENMAN CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 724 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Bristol) CHANNONS HILL RETAIL PARK CHANNONS HILL RETAIL PARK CHANNONS HILL | health and fitness suite | 838 yd |
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy SNOWDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 888 yd |
| Whitefield Fishponds School Sports Hall (Closed) Snowdon Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 958 yd |
| 197Th Bristol Scout Hall (Closed) STONECHAT GARDENS | 1,031 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 | 215.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.