Frenchay Road is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS16 2QP 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 Frenchay Road, Bristol, BS16 2QP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS16 2QN, BS16 2RL, BS16 2TP, BS16 2UA, BS16 2QW, BS16 2RN, BS16 2UB, BS16 2TW, BS16 5UA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS16 2QP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 47.6% | 48.4% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 52.4% | 51.6% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BS16 2QP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.9% | 31.7% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.2% | 52.7% | -2.5% | 44.2% | 8.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 5.4% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 6.7% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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% | 44.4% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 36.7% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 14.7% | -3.2% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.1% | 13.4% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 6.7% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 15.6% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 9% | 8.5% | -0.5% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 17.9% | 3.6% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 26% | 36.6% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 2.8% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.3% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 2% | 4.6% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 86.1% | 87.7% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 6.3% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 91.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.9% | 91.1% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.3% | 90.7% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 8.1% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 0% | -6.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.6% | 76.7% | 15.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Frenchay Road was 38.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.0% lower than the Eastville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Frenchay Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 95 local areas in Eastville and the 306th lowest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Frenchay Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2019-08-20 | £409,216 |
| 4 Frenchay Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2018-04-20 | £434,709 |
| 3 Frenchay Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2016-07-29 | £433,333 |
| 2 Frenchay Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2007-09-07 | £422,189 |
| 2 Frenchay Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2003-09-26 | £421,856 |
BS16 2QP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BS16 2QP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 73 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 769 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | 4out of 4 | 3,047 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 4,271 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton Avenue Nursery School Blakeney Road , Horfield BS7 0DL | 4out of 4 | 4,580 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 | 4,848 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 | 2out of 4 | 315 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend Pendennis Road , Downend BS16 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 630 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend Christchurch Avenue , Downend BS16 5TG | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frenchay Church of England Primary School Churchside , Frenchay BS16 1NB | 3out of 4 | 814 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staple Hill Primary School Page Road , Staple Hill BS16 4NE | 2out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downend School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA | 3out of 4 | 1,675 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | 3out of 4 | 2,074 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mangotsfield School Rodway Hill , Mangotsfield BS16 9LH | 2out of 4 | 2,613 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | 3out of 4 | 2,824 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Romney Avenue , Lockleaze BS7 9BY | - not rated | 3,772 yd | Free schools | 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 | 5,361 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 | 4,082 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 | 442 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracefield Preparatory School 266 Overndale Road , Fishponds BS16 2RG | - not rated | 614 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Gloucestershire Hospital Home Teaching Service School Room , Frenchay BS16 1LE | - not rated | 1,400 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Briarwood School Briar Way , Fishponds BS16 4EA | 3out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Academy Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG | 3out of 4 | 2,077 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staple Hill Masonic Hall | Shrubbery Road, Downend | 469 yd | |
| Mokka Lounge | Unit 6, Willow Shopping Centre | 692 yd | |
| Carers Support Centre | The Vassall Centre, Gill Avenue | 719 yd | |
| Vassalls Cafe | Disabled Living Centre West Of England, The Vassall Centre, Gill Avenue | 719 yd | |
| Bean Me Up! | 96 North Street, Downend | 726 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downend Cricket Club | Downend Road, Downend | 486 yd | |
| The Duck And Willow | Duck And Willow, 64 Downend Road | 502 yd | |
| Oldbury Court Inn | Oldbury Court Inn, Gill Avenue | 502 yd | |
| Cleeve Hill Lawn Tennis Club | Cleeve Hill, Downend | 561 yd | |
| Foresters Arms | 20 Salisbury Road, Downend | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pizza Company | 38 Lanaway Road | 500 yd | |
| Naga Tandoori | 36 Lanaway Road | 504 yd | |
| Best Choice Kebab | 42 Lanaway Road | 524 yd | |
| Four Seasons | 23 Cleeve Wood Road, Downend | 655 yd | |
| Good Frydays | 27A Badminton Road, Downend | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Retail Services | 8 Downend Road, Downend | 675 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 4 Badminton Road, Downend | 758 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Frome Vale Academy FRENCHAY ROAD | grass pitches | 412 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 | 119.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 328.06 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 328.06 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.95 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.