Selbrooke Crescent is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS16 2PL 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 Selbrooke Crescent, Bristol, BS16 2PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS16 2PW, BS16 2QS, BS16 2PH, BS16 2PR, BS16 2QR, BS16 2PT, BS16 2PU, BS16 2PJ, BS16 2PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS16 2PL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50.1% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.9% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 2PL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% 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 | 43% | 50% | 7.0% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.4% | 34.6% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -9.6% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 8% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 4.2% | -6.0% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 41.3% | 48.3% | 7.0% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 31.1% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 12.4% | -5.3% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 30.9% | 20.3% | -10.6% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 11% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 14.1% | -5.8% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 18.3% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.9% | 26.9% | 16.0% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 6.3% | 4.1% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.6% 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 | 1.2% | 5% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 3.9% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 7.7% | 9.8% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 7.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 80.2% | 65.6% | -14.6% | 81.4% | -15.8% |
| Other | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 73.4% 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 | 81.7% | 73.4% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 10% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 5.8% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.7% | 73.8% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 19% | 16.6% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 3.4% | -1.6% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 3.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 0.3% | -6.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.5% | 37.2% | 1.3% |
| Christian | 32.2% | 46.2% | -14.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 18.2% | 6.5% | 11.7% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Selbrooke Crescent was 150.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.2% lower than the Eastville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Selbrooke Crescent has the 27th highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Eastville and the 387th highest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 112.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93 Selbrooke Crescent, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-06-27 | £218,287 |
| 94 Selbrooke Crescent, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2007-05-25 | £355,261 |
| 81 Selbrooke Crescent, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £54,200 | 1999-07-26 | £314,801 |
| 81 Selbrooke Crescent, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £37,500 | 1998-03-05 | £271,467 |
| 77 Selbrooke Crescent, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £40,000 | 1996-09-13 | £319,680 |
BS16 2PL 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 2PL 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 | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 750 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | - not rated | 2,885 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 4,210 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton Avenue Nursery School Blakeney Road , Horfield BS7 0DL | 4out of 4 | 4,362 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburghs Park Nursery School Glenfrome Road , St Werburghs BS2 9UX | 3out of 4 | 4,715 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frome Vale Academy Frenchay Road , Downend BS16 2QS | 4out of 4 | 194 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldbury Court Primary School Frenchay Road , Downend BS16 2QS | - not rated | 194 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldbury Court Junior School Frenchay Road , Downend BS16 2QS | - not rated | 194 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldbury Court Infant School Frenchay Road , Downend BS16 2QS | - not rated | 194 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frenchay Church of England Primary School Alexander Road , Frenchay BS16 1UZ | - not rated | 595 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downend Comprehensive School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA | - not rated | 1,858 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downend School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA | 3out of 4 | 1,858 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | 3out of 4 | 1,960 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Metropolitan College Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | - not rated | 2,059 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mangotsfield School Rodway Hill , Mangotsfield BS16 9LH | 3out of 4 | 2,858 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,391 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 4,873 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton College Filton Avenue , Filton BS34 7AT | - not rated | 5,116 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 | 1,137 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Oak Academy Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT | - not rated | 4,305 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | 3out of 4 | 569 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | - not rated | 569 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmtree Grove School Ltd 266 Overndale Road , BS16 2RG | - not rated | 611 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracefield Preparatory School 266 Overndale Road , Fishponds BS16 2RG | - not rated | 683 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frenchay Park Hospital School Frenchay Hospital , Frenchay BS16 1LE | - not rated | 1,159 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Lion | Frenchay Common, Frenchay | 492 yd | |
| Carers Support Centre | The Vassall Centre, Gill Avenue | 577 yd | |
| Vassalls Cafe | Disabled Living Centre West Of England, The Vassall Centre, Gill Avenue | 577 yd | |
| Staple Hill Masonic Hall | Shrubbery Road, Downend | 823 yd | |
| Oldbury Court Kiosk | Oldbury Court Estate, Oldbury Court Road | 872 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oldbury Court Inn | Oldbury Court Inn, Gill Avenue | 313 yd | |
| Cleeve Hill Lawn Tennis Club | Cleeve Hill, Downend | 740 yd | |
| Downend Cricket Club | Downend Road, Downend | 848 yd | |
| The Duck And Willow | Duck And Willow, 64 Downend Road | 861 yd | |
| The All Inn Pub | 1 Staple Hill Road | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pizza Company | 38 Lanaway Road | 393 yd | |
| Naga Tandoori | 36 Lanaway Road | 399 yd | |
| Best Choice Kebab | 42 Lanaway Road | 422 yd | |
| Four Seasons | 23 Cleeve Wood Road, Downend | 688 yd | |
| Dragon House | 29 Staple Hill Road | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Retail Services | 8 Downend Road, Downend | 1,006 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 4 Badminton Road, Downend | 1,078 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Frome Vale Academy FRENCHAY ROAD | grass pitches | 195 yd |
| Frenchay Hospital (Closed) | grass pitches | 974 yd |
| University Of The West Of England (St Matthias Campus) (Closed) St. Matthias Campus St. Matthias Campus Oldbury Court Road | grass pitches | 1,087 yd |
| Frenchay Village Hall BECKSPOOL ROAD | 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 | 219.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.