Charminster Road is in Bristol and in Bristol district. BS16 3QZ is located in the Hillfields electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Charminster Road, Bristol, BS16 3QZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS16 4BT, BS16 3RB, BS16 3QY, BS16 4BP, BS16 3RA, BS16 4DG, BS16 4DQ, BS16 3QT, BS16 3RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS16 3QZ is primarily male, with 53.1% of the population 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 | 51.6% | 46.9% | -4.7% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 48.4% | 53.1% | 4.7% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 3QZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.2% 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 | 43% | 54.2% | 11.2% | 37.9% | 16.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 29.6% | -12.5% | 44.2% | -14.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 6% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 4.9% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 47.1% | 54.5% | 7.4% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 31.8% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 9.9% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 21.1% | 18.2% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 2.5% | -13.2% | 9.6% | -7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 12.5% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 21.1% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 38.9% | 13.7% | 33.8% | 5.1% |
| Other | 5.8% | 1.8% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.2% | 0.9% | -3.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 83.2% | 86% | 2.8% | 81.4% | 4.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 76.4% 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 | 87.1% | 76.4% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 16% | 13.7% | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 4.1% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 2% | -1.9% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.5% | 75.1% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 7.7% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 8% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 1.4% | -7.3% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68% | 76.7% | -8.7% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 5.8% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 34.1% | 46.2% | -12.1% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charminster Road was 20.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.9% lower than the Eastville average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Charminster Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 94 local areas in Eastville and the 109th lowest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -89.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Charminster Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-02-21 | £295,271 |
| 20 Charminster Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-12-16 | £333,000 |
| 22 Charminster Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2024-07-23 | £241,167 |
| 2A Charminster Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,300 | 2023-10-31 | £379,470 |
| 26 Charminster Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £286,000 | 2022-06-07 | £299,491 |
BS16 3QZ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | - not rated | 834 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL | 2out of 4 | 1,357 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 2,576 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Woods Nursery School Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR | - not rated | 3,272 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cashmore Nursery School Bright Street , Barton Hill BS5 9PR | - not rated | 3,566 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Chatsworth Road , Fishponds BS16 3QR | 3out of 4 | 161 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chester Park Infant School Lodge Causeway , Fishponds BS16 3QG | 3out of 4 | 517 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chester Park Junior School Abingdon Road , BS16 3NX | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Minerva Primary Academy The Greenway , BS16 4HA | 3out of 4 | 677 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillfields Primary School The Greenway , Hillfields Park BS16 4HA | - not rated | 677 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speedwell Technology College Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | - not rated | 792 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | 3out of 4 | 792 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | 3out of 4 | 1,399 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Metropolitan College Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | - not rated | 1,531 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Cabot Academy Woodside Road , Kingswood BS15 8BD | - not rated | 2,051 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,481 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 4,169 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brendan's Sixth Form College Broomhill Road , Brislington BS4 5RQ | - not rated | 5,314 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 | 1,348 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Oak Academy Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT | - not rated | 3,367 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briarwood School Briar Way , Fishponds BS16 4EA | - not rated | 482 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Academy Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG | - not rated | 1,109 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Park Pupil Referral Service Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG | - not rated | 1,109 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracefield Preparatory School 266 Overndale Road , Fishponds BS16 2RG | - not rated | 1,419 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Soundwell Academy St Stephens Road , BS16 4RL | 3out of 4 | 1,480 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grill & Bake House | 275 Lodge Causeway | 91 yd | |
| Gullu's Kitchen | 282 Lodge Causeway | 129 yd | |
| Lodge Causeway Cafe | 290 Lodge Causeway | 134 yd | |
| Pizza Master | 266 Lodge Causeway | 134 yd | |
| Waffle and bubble | 298 Lodge Causeway | 148 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greyhound | The Greyhound, 80-82 Lodge Causeway | 676 yd | |
| The Spotted Cow | Spotted Cow, 120 Lodge Causeway | 676 yd | |
| Cossham Inn | Warwick Arms, 210-212 Charlton Road | 695 yd | |
| The Railway Tavern | Railway Tavern, Station Road | 840 yd | |
| Van Dyck Forum | 748-756 Fishponds Road | 884 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Chef | 265 Lodge Causeway | 91 yd | |
| Lodge Peri Chicken | 245 Lodge Causeway | 91 yd | |
| Causeway Fish Bar | 279a Lodge Causeway | 123 yd | |
| Hing Kee Fish | 284 Lodge Causeway | 134 yd | |
| Taste of Orient | 246 Lodge Causeway | 172 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl, Fishponds Road | 890 yd | |
| Booker Cash & Carry Limited | Booker Cash And Carry, Whitefield Road | 943 yd | |
| Aldi | 670-680 Fishponds Road | 957 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hillfields Park BEECHEN DRIVE | grass pitches | 294 yd |
| Forest Road Playing Field RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND FOREST ROAD | grass pitches | 412 yd |
| Briarwood School BRIAR WAY | 505 yd | |
| Barton Hill Rugby Club DUNCOMBE LANE | grass pitches | 589 yd |
| Bristol Brunel Academy SPEEDWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 685 yd |
| Harry Crook Youth Activity Centre MOORLANDS ROAD | grass pitches | 702 yd |
| Speedwell Swimming Pool (Closed) Whitefield Road | swimming pool | 1,002 yd |
| Fishponds Church Of England Academy FISHPONDS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,012 yd |
| Whitehall Rugby Fc FOUNDRY LANE | grass pitches | 1,038 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Bristol) CHANNONS HILL RETAIL PARK CHANNONS HILL RETAIL PARK CHANNONS HILL | health and fitness suite | 1,069 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 | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| 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 | 126.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.