Cassell Road is in Bristol and in South Gloucestershire district. BS16 5DF is located in the Frenchay & Downend 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 Cassell Road, Bristol, BS16 5DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS16 5DG, BS16 5DY, BS16 5AE, BS16 5AG, BS16 5DX, BS16 5HA, BS16 5DE, BS16 5DQ, BS16 5HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS16 5DF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 50.5% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 46.9% | 49.5% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 5DF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.3% 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 | 31.7% | 45.3% | 13.6% | 37.9% | 7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.3% | 44.5% | -11.8% | 44.2% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 6.3% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 2% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (89.1%) 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 | 49.8% | 53.8% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 35.3% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 6.9% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.8% | 10.7% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 5.5% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 9.5% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 5.1% | -2.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 25.7% | 11.4% | 16.9% | 8.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.3% | 43.1% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 9.3% |
| Other | 3.6% | 0.4% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.6% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 86.8% | 86.6% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 5.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 85.7% 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 | 88.8% | 85.7% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 7.1% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.4% | 86% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 8.1% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 2.2% | -4.4% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.1% | 37.2% | 13.9% |
| Christian | 31.7% | 46.2% | -14.5% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cassell Road was 90.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.0% higher than the Frenchay & Downend average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cassell Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Frenchay & Downend and the 218th highest crime rate of 875 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Cassell Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2026-01-28 | £430,427 |
| 15 Cassell Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2023-07-21 | £429,139 |
| 19 Cassell Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2022-10-14 | £495,491 |
| 6 Cassell Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2022-10-03 | £420,417 |
| First Floor Flat 25 Cassell Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2022-08-24 | £178,058 |
BS16 5DF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BS16 5DF 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BS16 5DF 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate 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 | 547 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | - not rated | 2,152 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 3,745 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Woods Nursery School Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR | - not rated | 4,362 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburghs Park Nursery School Glenfrome Road , St Werburghs BS2 9UX | 3out of 4 | 4,528 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend Pendennis Road , Downend BS16 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 403 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staple Hill Primary School Page Road , Staple Hill BS16 4NE | - not rated | 619 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staple Hill Primary School Page Road , Staple Hill BS16 4NE | 3out of 4 | 619 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend Christchurch Avenue , Downend BS16 5TG | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| College of St Matthia's Infant School Manor Road , Fishponds BS16 2JD | - not rated | 1,015 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 1,792 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Metropolitan College Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | - not rated | 1,929 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downend Comprehensive School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA | - not rated | 2,038 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downend School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA | 3out of 4 | 2,038 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Technology College Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | - not rated | 2,102 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,509 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 4,858 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 | 1,071 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Oak Academy Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT | - not rated | 3,491 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 | 312 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmtree Grove School Ltd 266 Overndale Road , BS16 2RG | - not rated | 325 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | 3out of 4 | 348 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | - not rated | 348 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Briarwood School Briar Way , Fishponds BS16 4EA | - not rated | 851 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 21 | 21 High Street, Staple Hill | 148 yd | |
| Wild Yeast Bakery | 79A High Street, Staple Hill | 437 yd | |
| The Square Meal | 50 Staple Hill Road | 452 yd | |
| One Hut Kitchen | 90C High Street, Staple Hill | 516 yd | |
| Cafe Oasis | 115 High Street, Staple Hill | 541 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Inn | 14 High Street, Staple Hill | 197 yd | |
| Old Mail House | 56 High Street, Staple Hill | 366 yd | |
| The Staple Hill Oak | 84-86 High Street, Staple Hill | 487 yd | |
| The All Inn Pub | 1 Staple Hill Road | 527 yd | |
| 501Bar | 2 Broad Street, Staple Hill | 682 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry Supreme | 77-79 High Street, Staple Hill | 430 yd | |
| Little India | 48 Staple Hill Road | 452 yd | |
| Desi Jesi | 48 Staple Hill Road | 452 yd | |
| Bangla spice | 48 Staple Hill Road | 452 yd | |
| Q&N Piri Piri | 46 Staple Hill Road | 452 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 4 The Square, Broad Street | 838 yd | |
| Tesco | 58A-60 Broad Street, Staple Hill | 922 yd | |
| Co-Operative Retail Services | 8 Downend Road, Downend | 1,076 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Page Community Association PAGE ROAD | 679 yd | |
| Briarwood School BRIAR WAY | 834 yd | |
| Forest Road Playing Field RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND FOREST ROAD | grass pitches | 926 yd |
| Frome Vale Academy FRENCHAY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,072 yd |
| Hillfields Park BEECHEN DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,092 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 | 77.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.