Howard Road, Staple Hill, Bristol, BS16 4NR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS16 4NR is primarily male, with 53.5% 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	50.3%	46.5%	-3.8%	51.0%	-4.5%
Male	49.7%	53.5%	3.8%	49.0%	4.5%

Partnership Status

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	29.9%	29.7%	-0.2%	37.9%	-8.2%
Married: Opposite sex	53.5%	49.8%	-3.7%	44.2%	5.6%
Separated	1.2%	2.7%	1.5%	2.2%	0.5%
Divorced	10.2%	11.8%	1.6%	9.1%	2.7%
Widowed	5.1%	6.1%	1.0%	6.1%	0.0%

Health

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	42.4%	48.7%	6.3%	48.4%	0.3%
Good health	38.5%	29.9%	-8.6%	33.6%	-3.7%
Fair health	14.1%	15.6%	1.5%	12.7%	2.9%
Bad health	3%	5.1%	2.1%	4.0%	1.1%
Very bad health	2%	0.6%	-1.4%	1.2%	-0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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	21.3%	18.1%	-3.2%	18.2%	-0.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.8%	7.7%	-4.1%	9.6%	-1.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.8%	12.7%	0.9%	13.4%	-0.7%
Apprenticeship	5.9%	8.5%	2.6%	5.3%	3.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13%	16.6%	3.6%	16.9%	-0.3%
Degree or Similar	26.8%	32.4%	5.6%	33.8%	-1.4%
Other	9.4%	3.9%	-5.5%	2.8%	1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.4% 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%	1.6%	1.6%	1.1%	0.5%
Chinese	1.3%	1%	-0.3%	0.7%	0.3%
Indian	0%	2.5%	2.5%	3.1%	-0.6%
Pakistani	0.3%	2.5%	2.2%	2.7%	-0.2%
Other Asian	1.6%	1%	-0.6%	1.6%	-0.6%
Black African	0.7%	0.6%	-0.1%	2.5%	-1.9%
Black Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	0%	1%	1.0%	0.5%	0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	0.8%	0.5%
Mixed White and African	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1%	5.1%	4.1%	0.9%	4.2%
Mixed Other	0.3%	1.6%	1.3%	0.8%	0.8%
White	92.8%	79.4%	-13.4%	81.4%	-2.0%
Arab	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 84.4% 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	91.8%	84.4%	-7.4%	83.2%	1.2%
European Union	3.3%	3.5%	0.2%	6.1%	-2.6%
Rest of Europe	0%	2.2%	2.2%	0.8%	1.4%
Africa	1.3%	1.6%	0.3%	2.7%	-1.1%
Middle East and Asia	2.3%	8%	5.7%	5.6%	2.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.1%	84.1%	-7.0%	83.2%	0.9%
10+ Years	0.7%	9.2%	8.5%	9.8%	-0.6%
5-10 Years	2.3%	1.9%	-0.4%	2.9%	-1.0%
2-5 Years	1.3%	2.2%	0.9%	2.2%	0.0%
Less than 2 years	4.6%	2.5%	-2.1%	1.9%	0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.7%	76.7%	1.0%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	1%	1.3%	-0.3%
Romania	1.6%	0.9%	0.7%
Other EU countries	1%	1.5%	-0.5%
Turkey	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Other Europe	1%	0.2%	0.8%
Middle East	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Southern Asia	1.9%	1.2%	0.7%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	14.6%	13.5%	1.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.4%	37.2%	4.2%
Christian	41.4%	46.2%	-4.8%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	2.2%	1.7%	0.5%
Muslim	6.7%	6.5%	0.2%
Sikh	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Not answered	7.3%	6.0%	1.3%

Safety

Is Howard Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Howard Road was 74.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.7% lower than the Kingswood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Howard Road has the 24th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Kingswood and the 258th highest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£44,200

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in BS16 4NR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Howard Road are based on 15 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Kingswood.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Howard Road, Staple Hill, Bristol, BS16 4NR

Estimated Average Property Prices for BS16 4NR

Average Price
£362,079

Semi-Detached
£344,646

Terraced
£476,428

Detached
£370,450

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Howard Road

Average Price
£495,945

Semi-Detached
£487,644

Terraced
£596,056

Detached
£390,141

Flats/Maisonettes
£219,207

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Howard Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 Howard Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£450,000	2024-04-24	£481,308
10 Howard Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£475,000	2022-09-08	£487,375
12 Howard Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2022-08-30	£315,628
4 Howard Road, Bristol, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2020-07-31	£292,109
5 Howard Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£294,000	2018-04-16	£383,068

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BS16 4NR

Employment

BS16 4NR 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	86
Retired	72
Part-Time Employee	40
Self-Employed	19
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9
Student (economically inactive)	9
Other	8
Looking after home or family	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Unemployed	4

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	23
Manufacturing	22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Construction	14
Education	11
Administrative and support service activities	9
Information and communication	6
Other	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL	3out of 4	1,051 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY	4out of 4	2,292 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT	3out of 4	3,861 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	4,791 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Filton Avenue Nursery School Blakeney Road , Horfield BS7 0DL	4out of 4	5,097 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	228 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend Pendennis Road , Downend BS16 5JJ	3out of 4	594 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	792 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Minerva Primary Academy The Greenway , Hillfields Park BS16 4HA	3out of 4	880 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Tynings School Eastleigh Close , BS16 4SG	2out of 4	922 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU	3out of 4	2,009 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Downend School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA	3out of 4	2,021 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Mangotsfield School Rodway Hill , Mangotsfield BS16 9LH	2out of 4	2,039 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Bristol Metropolitan Academy Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD	3out of 4	2,149 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
John Cabot Academy Woodside Road , Kingswood BS15 8BD	3out of 4	2,704 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
King's Oak Academy Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT	3out of 4	2,970 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ	3out of 4	831 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Gracefield Preparatory School 266 Overndale Road , Fishponds BS16 2RG	- not rated	834 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Briarwood School Briar Way , Fishponds BS16 4EA	3out of 4	944 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
New Horizons Learning Centre Mulberry Drive , BS15 4EA	3out of 4	1,967 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Matthias Academy Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG	3out of 4	1,981 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bean Tree Cafe	Page Park, Page Road	146 yd
One Hut Kitchen	90C High Street, Staple Hill	250 yd
Cafe Oasis	115 High Street, Staple Hill	293 yd
Wild Yeast Bakery	79A High Street, Staple Hill	298 yd
Redland Bakeries Ltd	16 Broad Street, Staple Hill	330 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Staple Hill Oak	84-86 High Street, Staple Hill	253 yd
Old Mail House	56 High Street, Staple Hill	296 yd
501Bar	2 Broad Street, Staple Hill	303 yd
The Crown Inn	14 High Street, Staple Hill	463 yd
The King William Iv	62 Broad Street, Staple Hill	506 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Curry Centre And Curry Line	80 High Street, Staple Hill	262 yd
Chinese Kitchen	3 Soundwell Road, Soundwell	276 yd
Roma Pizza	111 High Street, Staple Hill	290 yd
Guru J's	121 High Street, Staple Hill	294 yd
Happy Cod	125 High Street, Staple Hill	297 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Iceland Foods Ltd	4 The Square, Broad Street		458 yd
Tesco	58A-60 Broad Street, Staple Hill		480 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Page Community Association PAGE ROAD		158 yd
Soundwell GLADSTONE STREET	grass pitches	675 yd
Kingswood Leisure Centre Church Road	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	676 yd
Soundwell Centre (Closed) Soundwell Centre Soundwell Centre St. Stephens Road		915 yd
Page Park Broad Street	grass pitches, tennis courts	952 yd
Briarwood School BRIAR WAY		1,023 yd
St Stephen'S C Of E Primary School LANSDOWN ROAD	grass pitches	1,053 yd
Hillfields Park BEECHEN DRIVE	grass pitches	1,063 yd
Forest Road Playing Field RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND FOREST ROAD	grass pitches	1,084 yd
Lees Hill LEES HILL	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,085 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	93.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.