Verde Close is in Soundwell, Bristol and in South Gloucestershire district. BS16 4DX is located in the New Cheltenham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kingswood. This postcode has been in use since 2012-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Verde Close, Soundwell, Bristol, BS16 4DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS15 1YA, BS16 4RP, BS16 4RN, BS16 4RR, BS16 4RW, BS16 4BL, BS15 1XA, BS16 4PZ, BS15 1XB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS16 4DX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.2% | 50.6% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 44.8% | 49.4% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 4DX, 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 | 55.1% | 49.8% | -5.3% | 37.9% | 11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.5% | 30.3% | 9.8% | 44.2% | -13.9% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 12.4% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 5.5% | -3.7% | 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 | 47.8% | 44.6% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 31.9% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 15.5% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 6.4% | 5.1% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 25.9% | 16.6% | -9.3% | 18.2% | -1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 14.1% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 11.6% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 8% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 17.1% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.2% | 30.2% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 6% | 6.0% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| White | 94.4% | 87.3% | -7.1% | 81.4% | 5.9% |
In this area, 89.2% 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 | 95.3% | 89.2% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 88.8% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 6% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.8% | 76.7% | -9.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 26% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.2% | 37.2% | 14.0% |
| Christian | 38.1% | 46.2% | -8.1% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Verde Close was 152.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.5% higher than the Kingswood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Verde Close has the 8th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Kingswood and the 73rd highest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 92.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 19.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Verde Close, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2023-02-17 | £276,687 |
| 6 Verde Close, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2018-09-14 | £249,221 |
| 4 Verde Close, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2018-08-24 | £248,163 |
| 5 Verde Close, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, a newly built property | £130,000 | 2014-08-22 | £218,947 |
| 1 Verde Close, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2014-02-27 | £242,526 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,725 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | 4out of 4 | 1,834 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 3,581 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 | 4,738 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philips Marsh Nursery School and Barton Hill Childrens Centre/Cashmore Early Years Centre Albert Crescent , St Philip's Marsh BS2 0SU | 3out of 4 | 5,423 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell Lansdown Road , Kingswood BS15 1XD | 4out of 4 | 378 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Infant School Lansdown Road , Kingswood BS15 1XD | 3out of 4 | 427 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Minerva Primary Academy The Greenway , Hillfields Park BS16 4HA | 3out of 4 | 441 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Staple Hill Primary School Page Road , Staple Hill BS16 4NE | 2out of 4 | 997 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tynings School Eastleigh Close , BS16 4SG | 2out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | 3out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Cabot Academy Woodside Road , Kingswood BS15 8BD | 3out of 4 | 1,856 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mangotsfield School Rodway Hill , Mangotsfield BS16 9LH | 2out of 4 | 2,192 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | 3out of 4 | 2,411 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downend School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA | 3out of 4 | 2,725 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,349 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons Learning Centre Mulberry Drive , BS15 4EA | 3out of 4 | 1,249 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracefield Preparatory School 266 Overndale Road , Fishponds BS16 2RG | - not rated | 1,591 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,652 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Academy Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG | 3out of 4 | 2,157 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Arjee Bhajee Limited | 169 Soundwell Road, Soundwell | 80 yd | |
| Bee One | 211 Soundwell Road, Soundwell | 208 yd | |
| Bristol Pizza | 211 Soundwell Road, Soundwell | 208 yd | |
| League of Friends Cossham Hosp | Cossham Hospital, Lodge Road | 681 yd | |
| Top Nosh | 409 Soundwell Road | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Turnpike | 167 Soundwell Road, Soundwell | 95 yd | |
| The Jolly Cobbler | Chiphouse Road, Kingswood | 887 yd | |
| Cossham Inn | Warwick Arms, 210-212 Charlton Road | 1,044 yd | |
| 501BAR | 2 Downend Road, Kingswood | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soundwell Chippy | 175 Soundwell Road, Soundwell | 59 yd | |
| Mario's Fish Bar | 1D Pool Road, Kingswood | 705 yd | |
| Green Bamboo | 1E Pool Road, Kingswood | 707 yd | |
| Ying's Kitchen | 44 Acacia Road, Staple Hill | 739 yd | |
| To's Garden | 4 Woodland Way | 831 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 230 Soundwell Road, Soundwell | 764 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 41-43 Regent Street, Kingswood | 1,070 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 13 Kings Chase Shopping Centre, Regent Street | 1,085 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Leisure Centre Church Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 211 yd |
| Soundwell Centre (Closed) Soundwell Centre Soundwell Centre St. Stephens Road | 261 yd | |
| St Stephen'S C Of E Primary School LANSDOWN ROAD | grass pitches | 262 yd |
| Soundwell GLADSTONE STREET | grass pitches | 307 yd |
| Lees Hill LEES HILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 561 yd |
| Southey Avenue Playing Fields NEW CHELTENHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Fitness Factory (Bristol) (Closed) Broad Road | health and fitness suite | 911 yd |
| Page Community Association PAGE ROAD | 970 yd | |
| Hillfields Park BEECHEN DRIVE | grass pitches | 982 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.