Glendale is in Fishponds, Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS16 4EL 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 Glendale, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 4EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS16 4EJ, BS16 4HL, BS16 4EH, BS16 4HJ, BS16 4HW, BS16 4HE, BS16 4EN, BS16 4HT, BS16 4EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS16 4EL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 51.4% | 48.8% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 48.6% | 51.2% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.1% | 40.3% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36% | 37.3% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -6.9% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 15.6% | 12% | -3.6% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 9% | 6.9% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 44% | 42.1% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 29.3% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 19.9% | 5.5% | 12.7% | 7.2% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 5.4% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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.
In the area around BS16 4EL this area, 29.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.4% | 29.5% | -7.9% | 18.2% | 11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.4% | 11.5% | -8.9% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 17.1% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 17.5% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.4% | 17.9% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 6.6% | 1.7% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.4% 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 | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 4% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 5.6% | 7.1% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 4.7% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 4.6% | 0.7% | -3.9% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 76.1% | 68.4% | -7.7% | 81.4% | -13.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 78.6% 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 | 83.5% | 78.6% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 6.7% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 9% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 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 | 83.1% | 78.9% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 13.1% | 12.7% | 9.8% | 3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 4.4% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 1.3% | -5.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 2.3% | -5.8% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.2% | 76.7% | -10.5% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 6.4% | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.3% | 13.5% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 28.2% | 46.2% | -18.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 20.1% | 6.5% | 13.6% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glendale was 85.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.9% lower than the Hillfields average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Glendale has the 7th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Hillfields and the 638th lowest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Glendale, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-05-17 | £336,775 |
| 2 Glendale, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £354,000 | 2024-04-18 | £371,051 |
| 5 Glendale, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2018-12-10 | £310,388 |
| 5 Glendale, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2009-08-31 | £203,067 |
| 7 Glendale, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2006-03-31 | £281,455 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,186 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | - not rated | 1,308 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 3,108 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Woods Nursery School Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR | - not rated | 3,805 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cashmore Nursery School Bright Street , Barton Hill BS5 9PR | - not rated | 4,089 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minerva Primary Academy The Greenway , BS16 4HA | 3out of 4 | 297 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillfields Primary School The Greenway , Hillfields Park BS16 4HA | - not rated | 297 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillfields Park Junior School The Greenway , Hillfields Park BS16 4HA | - not rated | 297 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillfields Park Infant School The Greenway , Hillfields Park BS16 4HA | - not rated | 297 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Chatsworth Road , Fishponds BS16 3QR | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,219 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | 3out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | 3out of 4 | 1,723 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Metropolitan College Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | - not rated | 1,866 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Cabot Academy Woodside Road , Kingswood BS15 8BD | - not rated | 2,135 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 | 1,042 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 4,642 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 | 1,397 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Oak Academy Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT | - not rated | 3,033 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 | 418 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Soundwell Academy St Stephens Road , BS16 4RL | 3out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracefield Preparatory School 266 Overndale Road , Fishponds BS16 2RG | - not rated | 1,143 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmtree Grove School Ltd 266 Overndale Road , BS16 2RG | - not rated | 1,214 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,275 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grill & Bake House | 275 Lodge Causeway | 602 yd | |
| Waffle and bubble | 298 Lodge Causeway | 612 yd | |
| Lodge Causeway Cafe | 290 Lodge Causeway | 625 yd | |
| Pizza Master | 266 Lodge Causeway | 625 yd | |
| Gullu's Kitchen | 282 Lodge Causeway | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Turnpike | 167 Soundwell Road, Soundwell | 773 yd | |
| The Crown Inn | 14 High Street, Staple Hill | 792 yd | |
| Cossham Inn | Warwick Arms, 210-212 Charlton Road | 864 yd | |
| The All Inn Pub | 1 Staple Hill Road | 907 yd | |
| Old Mail House | 56 High Street, Staple Hill | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| To's Garden | 4 Woodland Way | 516 yd | |
| Ying's Kitchen | 44 Acacia Road, Staple Hill | 517 yd | |
| Causeway Fish Bar | 279a Lodge Causeway | 573 yd | |
| China Chef | 265 Lodge Causeway | 602 yd | |
| Lodge Peri Chicken | 245 Lodge Causeway | 602 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hillfields Park BEECHEN DRIVE | grass pitches | 240 yd |
| Forest Road Playing Field RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND FOREST ROAD | grass pitches | 424 yd |
| Briarwood School BRIAR WAY | 437 yd | |
| Kingswood Leisure Centre Church Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 794 yd |
| Soundwell GLADSTONE STREET | grass pitches | 918 yd |
| Page Community Association PAGE ROAD | 989 yd | |
| Barton Hill Rugby Club DUNCOMBE LANE | grass pitches | 1,009 yd |
| Soundwell Centre (Closed) Soundwell Centre Soundwell Centre St. Stephens Road | 1,041 yd | |
| St Stephen'S C Of E Primary School LANSDOWN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,066 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 | 227.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.