Grace Road is in Bristol and in Kingswood district. BS16 5DZ 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 Grace Road, Bristol, BS16 5DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS16 5DU, BS16 5DE, BS16 5DQ, BS16 5EA, BS16 5EB, BS16 5DY, BS16 5FL, BS16 5DT, BS16 5DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS16 5DZ 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 5DZ, 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 Grace 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.
Grace 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Grace Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2025-10-17 | £631,869 |
| 69A Grace Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2022-06-14 | £330,047 |
| 65A Grace Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2020-12-21 | £357,758 |
| 51 Grace Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2016-12-09 | £609,604 |
| 65A Grace Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2015-10-26 | £339,826 |
BS16 5DZ 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 5DZ 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 5DZ 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 | 529 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | - not rated | 2,308 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 3,866 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Woods Nursery School Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR | - not rated | 4,469 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburghs Park Nursery School Glenfrome Road , St Werburghs BS2 9UX | 3out of 4 | 4,605 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 | 315 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 | 674 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staple Hill Primary School Page Road , Staple Hill BS16 4NE | - not rated | 683 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staple Hill Primary School Page Road , Staple Hill BS16 4NE | 3out of 4 | 683 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frome Vale Academy Frenchay Road , Downend BS16 2QS | 4out of 4 | 907 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 | 1,847 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downend Comprehensive School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA | - not rated | 1,923 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downend School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA | 3out of 4 | 1,923 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Metropolitan College Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | - not rated | 1,979 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Technology College Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | - not rated | 2,263 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 | 1,642 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 4,907 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 | 1,083 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Oak Academy Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT | - not rated | 3,600 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | 3out of 4 | 195 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | - not rated | 195 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmtree Grove School Ltd 266 Overndale Road , BS16 2RG | - not rated | 214 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracefield Preparatory School 266 Overndale Road , Fishponds BS16 2RG | - not rated | 255 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Briarwood School Briar Way , Fishponds BS16 4EA | - not rated | 1,002 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 | 287 yd | |
| Staple Hill Masonic Hall | Shrubbery Road, Downend | 484 yd | |
| Wild Yeast Bakery | 79A High Street, Staple Hill | 492 yd | |
| The Square Meal | 50 Staple Hill Road | 542 yd | |
| Staple Hill Community Hub | 1A Berkeley House, Berkeley Road | 547 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Inn | 14 High Street, Staple Hill | 353 yd | |
| Old Mail House | 56 High Street, Staple Hill | 450 yd | |
| The Staple Hill Oak | 84-86 High Street, Staple Hill | 548 yd | |
| Downend Cricket Club | Downend Road, Downend | 589 yd | |
| The All Inn Pub | 1 Staple Hill Road | 600 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry Supreme | 77-79 High Street, Staple Hill | 486 yd | |
| Best Choice Kebab | 42 Lanaway Road | 507 yd | |
| Naga Tandoori | 36 Lanaway Road | 512 yd | |
| The Pizza Company | 38 Lanaway Road | 514 yd | |
| Curry Centre And Curry Line | 80 High Street, Staple Hill | 531 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 4 The Square, Broad Street | 857 yd | |
| Tesco | 58A-60 Broad Street, Staple Hill | 949 yd | |
| Co-Operative Retail Services | 8 Downend Road, Downend | 952 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 4 Badminton Road, Downend | 1,054 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Page Community Association PAGE ROAD | 754 yd | |
| Frome Vale Academy FRENCHAY ROAD | grass pitches | 908 yd |
| Briarwood School BRIAR WAY | 983 yd | |
| Forest Road Playing Field RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND FOREST ROAD | grass pitches | 1,077 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 | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| 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 | 116.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.