Lawn Road is in Bristol and in Bristol district. BS16 5AY is located in the Frome Vale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lawn Road, Bristol, BS16 5AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS16 2LL, BS16 5AZ, BS16 2LN, BS16 5BL, BS16 5AS, BS16 5AX, BS16 5BA, BS16 5BB, BS16 5AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS16 5AY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51.3% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.8% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 5AY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.7% 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 | 52.3% | 61.7% | 9.4% | 37.9% | 23.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.2% | 26% | -8.2% | 44.2% | -18.2% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 6.7% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 3.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.1%) 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 | 48.6% | 51.7% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 34.4% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 10.2% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 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.
In the area around BS16 5AY this area, 9.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.5% | 9.3% | -7.2% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 3.7% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 11.5% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22.4% | 28.3% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 11.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.9% | 39.8% | 3.9% | 33.8% | 6.0% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.1% 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 | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 6.6% | 5.6% | -1.0% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 3.5% | 0.6% | -2.9% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 76.3% | 73.1% | -3.2% | 81.4% | -8.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 80.9% 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 | 87.7% | 80.9% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 6% | 4.1% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 4.7% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.7% | 80.1% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 9.6% | 9.0% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 5.3% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 2.8% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 2.2% | -2.5% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.6% | 37.2% | 15.4% |
| Christian | 26% | 46.2% | -20.2% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 11.5% | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lawn Road was 110.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.0% lower than the Eastville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lawn Road has the 46th highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Eastville and the 565th highest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Lawn Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-09-19 | £346,875 |
| 41 Lawn Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £346,000 | 2025-01-24 | £344,277 |
| 65 Lawn Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-03-15 | £293,515 |
| 29 Lawn Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £416,300 | 2024-03-08 | £436,394 |
| 83 Lawn Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-12-13 | £303,955 |
The percentage of student residents living in BS16 5AY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 38 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 155 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | - not rated | 1,995 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 3,348 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Woods Nursery School Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR | - not rated | 3,910 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburghs Park Nursery School Glenfrome Road , St Werburghs BS2 9UX | 3out of 4 | 4,000 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of St Matthia's Infant School Manor Road , Fishponds BS16 2JD | - not rated | 452 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti Gardens School College Road , BS16 2JP | 3out of 4 | 469 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dr Bells and St Matthia's CofE VA Junior School Fishponds Road , Fishponds BS16 3UH | - not rated | 832 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 | 832 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fishponds CofE Primary School Fishponds Road , Fishponds BS16 3UH | 3out of 4 | 832 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,229 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Metropolitan College Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | - not rated | 1,358 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Technology College Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | - not rated | 1,997 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | 3out of 4 | 1,997 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downend Comprehensive School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA | - not rated | 2,500 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,954 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 4,283 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton College Filton Avenue , Filton BS34 7AT | - not rated | 5,346 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 | 469 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Oak Academy Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT | - not rated | 3,980 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 | 389 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmtree Grove School Ltd 266 Overndale Road , BS16 2RG | - not rated | 484 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | 3out of 4 | 589 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | - not rated | 589 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Briarwood School Briar Way , Fishponds BS16 4EA | - not rated | 770 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manzano’s Peri Peri | 17-18 Straits Parade | 193 yd | |
| The Square Meal | 50 Staple Hill Road | 265 yd | |
| Carers Support Centre | The Vassall Centre, Gill Avenue | 347 yd | |
| Vassalls Cafe | Disabled Living Centre West Of England, The Vassall Centre, Gill Avenue | 347 yd | |
| Turmeric | 775 Fishponds Road | 404 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The All Inn Pub | 1 Staple Hill Road | 191 yd | |
| Snuffy Jacks Ale House | 800 Fishponds Road | 432 yd | |
| The Old Post Office | The Old Post Office, Fishponds Road | 549 yd | |
| Fishponds Conservative Club | 761 Fishponds Road | 586 yd | |
| Oldbury Court Inn | Oldbury Court Inn, Gill Avenue | 594 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon House | 29 Staple Hill Road | 191 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 17-18 Straits Parade | 193 yd | |
| Little India | 48 Staple Hill Road | 265 yd | |
| Desi Jesi | 48 Staple Hill Road | 265 yd | |
| Bangla spice | 48 Staple Hill Road | 265 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl, Fishponds Road | 794 yd | |
| Aldi | 670-680 Fishponds Road | 1,050 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University Of The West Of England (St Matthias Campus) (Closed) St. Matthias Campus St. Matthias Campus Oldbury Court Road | grass pitches | 501 yd |
| Briarwood School BRIAR WAY | 744 yd | |
| Forest Road Playing Field RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND FOREST ROAD | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| Oldbury Court Estate WARNEFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 838 yd |
| Fishponds Church Of England Academy FISHPONDS ROAD | grass pitches | 838 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Bristol) CHANNONS HILL RETAIL PARK CHANNONS HILL RETAIL PARK CHANNONS HILL | health and fitness suite | 1,015 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 | 133.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.