Edmund Close is in Bristol and in South Gloucestershire district. BS16 5EJ 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 Edmund Close, Bristol, BS16 5EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS16 5EH, BS16 5EQ, BS16 2RX, BS16 5UQ, BS16 2RY, BS16 5UD, BS16 5UH, BS16 5UB, BS16 2TP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS16 5EJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 51.8% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 46% | 48.2% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 20.6% | 23.8% | 3.2% | 37.9% | -14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.8% | 42.3% | -8.5% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8% | 16.4% | 8.4% | 9.1% | 7.3% |
| Widowed | 19.1% | 14.3% | -4.8% | 6.1% | 8.2% |
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 | 23.7% | 41% | 17.3% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 43.1% | 31.5% | -11.6% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 23.2% | 21.6% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 8.9% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 5.9% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 34.2% | 18.9% | -15.3% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 10% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 11.1% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 7.9% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 18.4% | 9.9% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 30.5% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -3.3% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.2% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.8% 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% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 92.4% | 84.8% | -7.6% | 81.4% | 3.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 87.9% 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 | 94.8% | 87.9% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 88.3% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edmund Close was 28.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.6% lower than the Frenchay & Downend average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Edmund Close has the 15th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Frenchay & Downend and the 260th lowest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Edmund Close, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £402,000 | 2024-04-12 | £429,969 |
| 12 Edmund Close, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2023-11-10 | £545,170 |
| 12 Edmund Close, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £333,000 | 2023-01-31 | £342,990 |
| 12 Edmund Close, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2022-11-11 | £282,945 |
| 11 Edmund Close, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2021-09-30 | £541,799 |
BS16 5EJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 retired residents living in BS16 5EJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 78 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | 4out of 4 | 3,124 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 4,429 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton Avenue Nursery School Blakeney Road , Horfield BS7 0DL | 4out of 4 | 4,843 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 | 5,063 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 | 506 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frome Vale Academy Frenchay Road , Downend BS16 2QS | 2out of 4 | 509 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend Christchurch Avenue , Downend BS16 5TG | 3out of 4 | 524 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staple Hill Primary School Page Road , Staple Hill BS16 4NE | 2out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frenchay Church of England Primary School Churchside , Frenchay BS16 1NB | 3out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downend School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA | 3out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | 3out of 4 | 2,284 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mangotsfield School Rodway Hill , Mangotsfield BS16 9LH | 2out of 4 | 2,357 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | 3out of 4 | 2,884 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Cabot Academy Woodside Road , Kingswood BS15 8BD | 3out of 4 | 3,787 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 | 3,899 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 | 521 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracefield Preparatory School 266 Overndale Road , Fishponds BS16 2RG | - not rated | 726 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Briarwood School Briar Way , Fishponds BS16 4EA | 3out of 4 | 1,619 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Gloucestershire Hospital Home Teaching Service School Room , Frenchay BS16 1LE | - not rated | 1,634 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Academy Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG | 3out of 4 | 2,262 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staple Hill Masonic Hall | Shrubbery Road, Downend | 296 yd | |
| Mokka Lounge | Unit 6, Willow Shopping Centre | 429 yd | |
| Bean Me Up! | 96 North Street, Downend | 467 yd | |
| Tamarind Indian Restaurant | 5 Badminton Road, Downend | 488 yd | |
| Freshly Ground | 9 Badminton Road, Downend | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duck And Willow | Duck And Willow, 64 Downend Road | 246 yd | |
| Downend Cricket Club | Downend Road, Downend | 262 yd | |
| Cleeve Hill Lawn Tennis Club | Cleeve Hill, Downend | 468 yd | |
| Foresters Arms | 20 Salisbury Road, Downend | 605 yd | |
| Oldbury Court Inn | Oldbury Court Inn, Gill Avenue | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Frydays | 27A Badminton Road, Downend | 519 yd | |
| Rajastan,Tasty Treat, Pizza Wala, Desert Parlour | 27 Badminton Road, Downend | 520 yd | |
| Tasty Treat/The Fat Pizza/ Redrose Indian Cuisine | 27 Badminton Road, Downend | 520 yd | |
| Four Seasons | 23 Cleeve Wood Road, Downend | 668 yd | |
| The Pizza Company | 38 Lanaway Road | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Retail Services | 8 Downend Road, Downend | 416 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 4 Badminton Road, Downend | 506 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 4 The Square, Broad Street | 917 yd | |
| Tesco | 58A-60 Broad Street, Staple Hill | 1,013 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Frome Vale Academy FRENCHAY ROAD | grass pitches | 622 yd |
| King George V Playing Field CLEEVE LODGE CLOSE | grass pitches | 885 yd |
| Page Community Association PAGE ROAD | 1,018 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 204.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.