Marina Gardens is in Bristol and in Bristol district. BS16 3YL is located in the Eastville electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol East. This postcode has been in use since 1983-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Marina Gardens, Bristol, BS16 3YL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS16 3YJ, BS16 3YN, BS16 3YW, BS16 3YQ, BS16 3YH, BS16 3YG, BS16 3EE, BS16 3YF, BS16 3YE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS16 3YL has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 43.9% | 47% | 3.1% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 56.1% | 53% | -3.1% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 3YL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% 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 | 41.6% | 49.8% | 8.2% | 37.9% | 11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.2% | 35.7% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -8.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 7.9% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 46.8% | 45.6% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 41.5% | 41.5% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 7.9% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 9.6% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 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 | 18.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 9.1% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 16.4% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 17.8% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.6% | 37.8% | 3.2% | 33.8% | 4.0% |
| Other | 6.6% | 1.5% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 5% | 1.5% | -3.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 9.3% | 5.1% | -4.2% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 1.8% | -3.2% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 2.1% | -2.2% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 66.4% | 73.5% | 7.1% | 81.4% | -7.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1% | 4.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 76.5% 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 | 79.7% | 76.5% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 10.6% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 2.4% | -2.9% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.3% | 5.9% | -3.4% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| 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 | 78.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 13% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 6.5% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 2.1% | -3.9% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 1.8% | -6.8% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.5% | 37.2% | 7.3% |
| Christian | 34.5% | 46.2% | -11.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.3% | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Sikh | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marina Gardens was 70.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.2% lower than the Eastville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marina Gardens has the 30th lowest crime rate of 94 local areas in Eastville and the 539th lowest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 10 Kyngstone Court Marina Gardens, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-04-28 | £214,376 |
| Flat 8 Kyngstone Court Marina Gardens, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2022-10-13 | £209,679 |
| Flat 11 Kyngstone Court Marina Gardens, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2021-02-26 | £118,993 |
| Flat 7 Kyngstone Court Marina Gardens, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,950 | 2019-02-08 | £210,714 |
| Flat 6 Kyngstone Court Marina Gardens, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £173,550 | 2018-09-05 | £191,871 |
BS16 3YL 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 | 112 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | - not rated | 1,274 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL | 2out of 4 | 2,016 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Woods Nursery School Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR | - not rated | 2,043 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburghs Park Nursery School Glenfrome Road , St Werburghs BS2 9UX | 3out of 4 | 2,234 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Park Junior School Abingdon Road , BS16 3NX | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chester Park Infant School Lodge Causeway , Fishponds BS16 3QG | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dr Bells and St Matthia's CofE VA Junior School Fishponds Road , Fishponds BS16 3UH | - not rated | 1,042 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 | 1,042 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fishponds CofE Primary School Fishponds Road , Fishponds BS16 3UH | 3out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Metropolitan College Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | - not rated | 805 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Technology College Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | - not rated | 1,438 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | 3out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George Community College Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | - not rated | 2,205 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 2,740 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Soundwell College St Stephens Road , Soundwell BS16 4RL | - not rated | 2,912 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 4,435 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton College Filton Avenue , Filton BS34 7AT | - not rated | 5,424 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brendan's Sixth Form College Broomhill Road , Brislington BS4 5RQ | - not rated | 5,439 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 | 1,571 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Oak Academy Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT | - not rated | 4,734 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 | - not rated | 704 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Park Pupil Referral Service Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG | - not rated | 704 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Zion School Co Pentecostal City Mission Church,6 Gloucester Street , BS5 6QE | - not rated | 944 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collegiate School Stapleton , Bristol BS16 1BJ | - not rated | 1,194 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Zion School C/O Stapleton Baptist Church , Broom Hill BS16 1DN | - not rated | 1,545 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Mar Bar | 365 Fishponds Road | 345 yd | |
| McDonalds | 541-551 Fishponds Road | 395 yd | |
| SAJAN SWEETS | 571 Fishponds Road | 462 yd | |
| The cafe in the corner | Rajani Superstore, Maggs Lane | 502 yd | |
| Toff's Pasta | 5-7 Clay Hill | 511 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pot Black Snooker Club | Snooker Club, 574-590 Fishponds Road | 387 yd | |
| The Star | Star Inn, 539 Fishponds Road | 432 yd | |
| Whitehall Rugby Football Club | Whitehall Rugby Club, Foundry Lane | 661 yd | |
| The Golden Lion | Golden Lion, 641 Fishponds Road | 664 yd | |
| Queens Head | The Queens Head, 286 Fishponds Road | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakeeza Bites | 533 Fishponds Road | 302 yd | |
| New Chim | 515 Fishponds Road | 302 yd | |
| Carribbeanfix | 365 Fishponds Road | 345 yd | |
| Inner Fire | 367 Fishponds Road | 356 yd | |
| Everyday Thai Express | 571 Fishponds Road | 462 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 670-680 Fishponds Road | 818 yd | |
| Booker Cash & Carry Limited | Booker Cash And Carry, Whitefield Road | 904 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Fishponds Road | 1,077 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stand Strong Fitness (Closed) Clay Hill | 530 yd | |
| Whitehall Rugby Fc FOUNDRY LANE | grass pitches | 633 yd |
| Harry Crook Youth Activity Centre MOORLANDS ROAD | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy SNOWDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 799 yd |
| Whitefield Fishponds School Sports Hall (Closed) Snowdon Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 806 yd |
| Eastville Park FISHPONDS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 810 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Bristol) CHANNONS HILL RETAIL PARK CHANNONS HILL RETAIL PARK CHANNONS HILL | health and fitness suite | 866 yd |
| Colston'S School Sports Field Off Bell Hill | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| Rose Green Sports Leisure GORDON ROAD | grass pitches | 980 yd |
| Fishponds Church Of England Academy FISHPONDS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,035 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 | 200.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 750 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 750 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 99.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 750 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.