Southernhay is in Staple Hill, Bristol and in South Gloucestershire district. BS16 4LS is located in the Staple Hill & Mangotsfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Filton and Bradley Stoke. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Southernhay, Staple Hill, Bristol, BS16 4LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS16 4NJ, BS16 4LX, BS16 4LU, BS16 4NL, BS16 4LY, BS16 4NN, BS16 4LZ, BS16 5EX, BS16 4LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS16 4LS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 54.1% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 48.4% | 45.9% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 4LS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.1% 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 | 43.1% | 44.1% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.6% | 34% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -10.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 14.2% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 4% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 49.3% | 44.7% | -4.6% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 35% | 36.5% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 13.5% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4.1% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 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 | 21.9% | 15.2% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 11.8% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 12.1% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 5.5% | -0.3% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 18% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.6% | 35.3% | 5.7% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 95.3% | 87.7% | -7.6% | 81.4% | 6.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 91.5% 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 | 96.4% | 91.5% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 5.3% | 4.7% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 91.2% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.4% | 37.2% | 17.2% |
| Christian | 39.2% | 46.2% | -7.0% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southernhay was 86.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.4% lower than the Kingswood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southernhay has the 23rd highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Kingswood and the 206th highest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Southernhay, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £351,000 | 2023-06-28 | £370,923 |
| 29 Southernhay, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £336,250 | 2022-03-16 | £377,130 |
| 23 Southernhay, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £316,000 | 2021-09-23 | £366,045 |
| 21 Southernhay, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £315,500 | 2021-04-14 | £383,696 |
| 15 Southernhay, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2020-09-11 | £324,498 |
BS16 4LS 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 | 127 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL | 3out of 4 | 827 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | 4out of 4 | 2,192 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 3,700 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 | 4,587 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton Avenue Nursery School Blakeney Road , Horfield BS7 0DL | 4out of 4 | 4,860 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staple Hill Primary School Page Road , Staple Hill BS16 4NE | 2out of 4 | 424 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend Pendennis Road , Downend BS16 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 556 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 | 846 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Minerva Primary Academy The Greenway , Hillfields Park BS16 4HA | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tynings School Eastleigh Close , BS16 4SG | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | 3out of 4 | 1,920 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | 3out of 4 | 1,923 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downend School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA | 3out of 4 | 2,121 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mangotsfield School Rodway Hill , Mangotsfield BS16 9LH | 2out of 4 | 2,264 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Cabot Academy Woodside Road , Kingswood BS15 8BD | 3out of 4 | 2,755 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,176 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gracefield Preparatory School 266 Overndale Road , Fishponds BS16 2RG | - not rated | 633 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | 3out of 4 | 672 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Briarwood School Briar Way , Fishponds BS16 4EA | 3out of 4 | 765 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Academy Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG | 3out of 4 | 1,763 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons Learning Centre Mulberry Drive , BS15 4EA | 3out of 4 | 2,147 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Tree Cafe | Page Park, Page Road | 276 yd | |
| Wild Yeast Bakery | 79A High Street, Staple Hill | 280 yd | |
| Cafe 21 | 21 High Street, Staple Hill | 285 yd | |
| One Hut Kitchen | 90C High Street, Staple Hill | 299 yd | |
| Cafe Oasis | 115 High Street, Staple Hill | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Mail House | 56 High Street, Staple Hill | 203 yd | |
| The Crown Inn | 14 High Street, Staple Hill | 241 yd | |
| The Staple Hill Oak | 84-86 High Street, Staple Hill | 278 yd | |
| 501Bar | 2 Broad Street, Staple Hill | 444 yd | |
| The King William Iv | 62 Broad Street, Staple Hill | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ying's Kitchen | 44 Acacia Road, Staple Hill | 265 yd | |
| Curry Centre And Curry Line | 80 High Street, Staple Hill | 270 yd | |
| Curry Supreme | 77-79 High Street, Staple Hill | 276 yd | |
| Roma Pizza | 111 High Street, Staple Hill | 344 yd | |
| Guru J's | 121 High Street, Staple Hill | 367 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 4 The Square, Broad Street | 621 yd | |
| Tesco | 58A-60 Broad Street, Staple Hill | 670 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Page Community Association PAGE ROAD | 351 yd | |
| Kingswood Leisure Centre Church Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 811 yd |
| Briarwood School BRIAR WAY | 826 yd | |
| Soundwell GLADSTONE STREET | grass pitches | 844 yd |
| Forest Road Playing Field RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND FOREST ROAD | grass pitches | 897 yd |
| Hillfields Park BEECHEN DRIVE | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| Soundwell Centre (Closed) Soundwell Centre Soundwell Centre St. Stephens Road | 1,076 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 | 107.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.