Signal Road, Bristol, BS16 5PE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS16 5PE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents 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	50.4%	48.6%	-1.8%	51.0%	-2.4%
Male	49.6%	51.4%	1.8%	49.0%	2.4%

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	23.8%	27.7%	3.9%	37.9%	-10.2%
Married: Opposite sex	48%	46.6%	-1.4%	44.2%	2.4%
Separated	1.8%	2.1%	0.3%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	9.7%	8.9%	-0.8%	9.1%	-0.2%
Widowed	16.7%	14.7%	-2.0%	6.1%	8.6%

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	38.4%	42.4%	4.0%	48.4%	-6.0%
Good health	33%	31%	-2.0%	33.6%	-2.6%
Fair health	15.6%	14.2%	-1.4%	12.7%	1.5%
Bad health	11.6%	8.7%	-2.9%	4.0%	4.7%
Very bad health	1.4%	3.7%	2.3%	1.2%	2.5%

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	30.8%	23.6%	-7.2%	18.2%	5.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.6%	9.9%	-0.7%	9.6%	0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.7%	14.7%	1.0%	13.4%	1.3%
Apprenticeship	7.5%	8.6%	1.1%	5.3%	3.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.6%	13.7%	3.1%	16.9%	-3.2%
Degree or Similar	20.7%	25.7%	5.0%	33.8%	-8.1%
Other	6.2%	3.8%	-2.4%	2.8%	1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Pakistani	0%	2.5%	2.5%	2.7%	-0.2%
Other Asian	0.4%	0.6%	0.2%	1.6%	-1.0%
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	1.4%	0.3%	-1.1%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.9%	0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	97.8%	92.3%	-5.5%	81.4%	10.9%
Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	96%	93.8%	-2.2%	83.2%	10.6%
European Union	0.7%	2.2%	1.5%	6.1%	-3.9%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	2.8%	2.1%	5.6%	-2.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2.2%	1.2%	-1.0%	1.3%	-0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96%	93.8%	-2.2%	83.2%	10.6%
10+ Years	0%	4%	4.0%	9.8%	-5.8%
5-10 Years	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	2.9%	-1.7%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	2.9%	0.6%	-2.3%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.2%	76.7%	1.5%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Portugal	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Romania	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	19.1%	13.5%	5.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.9%	37.2%	0.7%
Christian	54.7%	46.2%	8.5%
Muslim	2.8%	6.5%	-3.7%
Not answered	4.6%	6.0%	-1.4%

Safety

Is Signal Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Signal Road was 64.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.2% higher than the New Cheltenham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Signal Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in New Cheltenham and the 332nd highest crime rate of 875 local areas in South Gloucestershire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.6%.

🔎 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. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,700

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in BS16 5PE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 6/10 (average )
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) - 4/10 (below 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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Signal Road are based on 30 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Gloucestershire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Signal Road, Bristol, BS16 5PE

Estimated Average Property Prices for BS16 5PE

Average Price
£389,877

Semi-Detached
£400,742

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£330,123

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Signal Road

Average Price
£375,307

Semi-Detached
£374,317

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£381,744

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Signal Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Signal Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£395,000	2024-06-07	£407,043
1B Signal Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2021-08-27	£348,853
11 Signal Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£347,500	2021-06-21	£417,494
5 Signal Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£297,500	2021-01-29	£363,452
15 Signal Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£340,000	2020-10-07	£417,891

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BS16 5PE

Employment

BS16 5PE 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 retired residents living in BS16 5PE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	106
Full-Time Employee	79
Part-Time Employee	41
Self-Employed	22
Long-Term Sick or disabled	16
Other	7
Student (economically inactive)	7
Unemployed	5
Looking after home or family	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	21
Construction	17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Manufacturing	15
Education	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Other	6
Transport and storage	6
Administrative and support service activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	1
Information and communication	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL	2out of 4	1,866 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY	- not rated	2,793 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT	3out of 4	4,649 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Spring Woods Nursery School Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR	- not rated	5,349 yd	Local authority nursery school	No	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Tynings School Eastleigh Close , BS16 4SG	- not rated	175 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Tynings Primary School Eastleigh Close , BS16 4SG	3out of 4	175 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Staple Hill Primary School Page Road , Staple Hill BS16 4NE	- not rated	710 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Staple Hill Primary School Page Road , Staple Hill BS16 4NE	3out of 4	710 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend Christchurch Avenue , Downend BS16 5TG	3out of 4	966 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Mangotsfield School Rodway Hill , Mangotsfield BS16 9LH	3out of 4	1,152 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Mangotsfield School Rodway Hill , Mangotsfield BS16 9LH	- not rated	1,152 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Downend Comprehensive School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA	- not rated	1,642 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Downend School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA	3out of 4	1,642 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Kingsfield School Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT	- not rated	2,440 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Soundwell College St Stephens Road , Soundwell BS16 4RL	- not rated	1,007 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Steiner Academy Bristol College Road , Fishponds BS16 2JP	- not rated	2,386 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
King's Oak Academy Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT	- not rated	2,440 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Soundwell Academy St Stephens Road , BS16 4RL	3out of 4	1,007 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ	3out of 4	1,514 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ	- not rated	1,514 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Elmtree Grove School Ltd 266 Overndale Road , BS16 2RG	- not rated	1,570 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Gracefield Preparatory School 266 Overndale Road , Fishponds BS16 2RG	- not rated	1,607 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Forge And Fern	76 Broad Street, Staple Hill	329 yd
Shadin	70 Broad Street, Staple Hill	366 yd
Pasty Paradise	8 The Square, Broad Street	505 yd
Blue Sky Cafe	9 The Square, Broad Street	508 yd
The Cinnamon Tree	174 Burley Grove, Mangotsfield	575 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The King William Iv	62 Broad Street, Staple Hill	390 yd
501Bar	2 Broad Street, Staple Hill	640 yd
The Jolly Cobbler	Chiphouse Road, Kingswood	714 yd
The Staple Hill Oak	84-86 High Street, Staple Hill	836 yd
Old Mail House	56 High Street, Staple Hill	963 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Golden Palace	92 Broad Street, Staple Hill	268 yd
Chilli Masala	86 Broad Street, Staple Hill	280 yd
Chicken Bbq Fish Bar	33 Broad Street, Staple Hill	555 yd
Rose Takeaway	17 Broad Street, Staple Hill	602 yd
Chinese Kitchen	3 Soundwell Road, Soundwell	628 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	58A-60 Broad Street, Staple Hill		410 yd
Iceland Foods Ltd	4 The Square, Broad Street		507 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Page Park Broad Street	grass pitches, tennis courts	442 yd
Page Community Association PAGE ROAD		669 yd
Soundwell GLADSTONE STREET	grass pitches	851 yd
Lees Hill LEES HILL	grass pitches, tennis courts	937 yd
Kingswood Leisure Centre Church Road	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	967 yd
Soundwell Centre (Closed) Soundwell Centre Soundwell Centre St. Stephens Road		1,005 yd
Kings Forest Primary School STATION ROAD	grass pitches	1,020 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	88.2%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	88.2%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	88.2%

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	72.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	88.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	16 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of BS16 5PE