Vassall Court is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS16 2LF 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 Vassall Court, Bristol, BS16 2LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS16 2LQ, BS16 5BL, BS16 5AX, BS16 2LH, BS16 2LG, BS16 2LJ, BS16 2LL, BS16 2LA, BS16 5AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS16 2LF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 53.1% | 49.1% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 46.9% | 50.9% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 2LF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.2% 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 | 33.3% | 43.2% | 9.9% | 37.9% | 5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.9% | 37.6% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 7.8% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 14.3% | 8.4% | -5.9% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.1% | 49.6% | 10.5% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 30.2% | -7.6% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 14.6% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.3% | 18.6% | -9.7% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 8.4% | 0.9% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 14.9% | -4.1% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 4% | -1.6% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 15.8% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.9% | 37% | 16.1% | 33.8% | 3.2% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.4% 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% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 83.9% | 81.4% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 84.4% 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 | 86% | 84.4% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 4.8% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 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 | 83.9% | 84.6% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 9.8% | 8.0% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.3% | 1.3% | -8.0% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 76.7% | -2.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.5% | 37.2% | 13.3% |
| Christian | 31.4% | 46.2% | -14.8% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vassall Court was 254.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.3% higher than the Eastville average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Vassall Court has the 15th highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Eastville and the 183rd highest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Vassall Court, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-10-05 | £336,964 |
| 4 Vassall Court, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2022-01-05 | £345,361 |
| 11 Vassall Court, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £327,550 | 2021-06-29 | £378,611 |
| 7 Vassall Court, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2019-07-11 | £355,618 |
| 6 Vassall Court, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2016-10-27 | £357,500 |
BS16 2LF 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 2LF 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 299 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | - not rated | 1,902 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 3,204 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Woods Nursery School Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR | - not rated | 3,760 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburghs Park Nursery School Glenfrome Road , St Werburghs BS2 9UX | 3out of 4 | 3,845 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of St Matthia's Infant School Manor Road , Fishponds BS16 2JD | - not rated | 297 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti Gardens School College Road , BS16 2JP | 3out of 4 | 348 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dr Bells and St Matthia's CofE VA Junior School Fishponds Road , Fishponds BS16 3UH | - not rated | 679 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 | 679 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fishponds CofE Primary School Fishponds Road , Fishponds BS16 3UH | 3out of 4 | 679 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 | 1,076 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Metropolitan College Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Technology College Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | - not rated | 1,915 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | 3out of 4 | 1,915 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downend Comprehensive School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA | - not rated | 2,654 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,017 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 4,134 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton College Filton Avenue , Filton BS34 7AT | - not rated | 5,295 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 | 348 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Oak Academy Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT | - not rated | 4,046 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 | 543 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmtree Grove School Ltd 266 Overndale Road , BS16 2RG | - not rated | 638 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Briarwood School Briar Way , Fishponds BS16 4EA | - not rated | 738 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | - not rated | 743 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manzano’s Peri Peri | 17-18 Straits Parade | 79 yd | |
| Turmeric | 775 Fishponds Road | 252 yd | |
| La Piazza 1 | Victoria House, 777 Fishponds Road | 252 yd | |
| Olive Tree Restaurant | 773 Fishponds Road | 252 yd | |
| Crafted by Props | Ground Floor, 769 Fishponds Road | 259 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The All Inn Pub | 1 Staple Hill Road | 245 yd | |
| Snuffy Jacks Ale House | 800 Fishponds Road | 284 yd | |
| The Old Post Office | The Old Post Office, Fishponds Road | 405 yd | |
| Fishponds Conservative Club | 761 Fishponds Road | 438 yd | |
| Van Dyck Forum | 748-756 Fishponds Road | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns | 17-18 Straits Parade | 79 yd | |
| Pearl City | 5 Straits Parade | 148 yd | |
| KFC | 2 Straits Parade | 148 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 7-8 Straits Parade | 148 yd | |
| Dragon House | 29 Staple Hill Road | 245 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl, Fishponds Road | 647 yd | |
| Aldi | 670-680 Fishponds Road | 901 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 | 401 yd |
| Fishponds Church Of England Academy FISHPONDS ROAD | grass pitches | 686 yd |
| Briarwood School BRIAR WAY | 712 yd | |
| Oldbury Court Estate WARNEFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 771 yd |
| Forest Road Playing Field RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND FOREST ROAD | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Bristol) CHANNONS HILL RETAIL PARK CHANNONS HILL RETAIL PARK CHANNONS HILL | health and fitness suite | 862 yd |
| Begbrook Primary Academy Begbrook Drive | grass pitches | 1,038 yd |
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy SNOWDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,078 yd |
| Hillfields Park BEECHEN DRIVE | grass pitches | 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 | 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 | 397.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.