North View is in Staple Hill, Bristol and in Kingswood district. BS16 5RU is located in the Staple Hill & Mangotsfield 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 North View, Staple Hill, Bristol, BS16 5RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS16 5PJ, BS16 5FD, BS16 5FE, BS16 5LF, BS16 5RT, BS16 5RH, BS16 5RQ, BS16 5RS, BS16 5LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS16 5RU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 49.6% | 47.8% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 50.4% | 52.2% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BS16 5RU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.6% | 31% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.7% | 53.1% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 8.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 8.6% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 5.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 58.6% | 52.1% | -6.5% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 33.6% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 10% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.5% | 11.6% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 9.3% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 12.6% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 18.7% | 3.0% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.9% | 39.9% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 6.1% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 95% | 92.6% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 11.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 94.8% | 93.6% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 93.7% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.8% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North View was 29.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.0% lower than the Frenchay & Downend average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
North View has the 16th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Frenchay & Downend and the 276th lowest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 North View, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-11-27 | £369,485 |
| 21 North View, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £372,650 | 2023-08-11 | £392,063 |
| 5 North View, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-05-25 | £287,762 |
| 24 North View, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2022-02-01 | £576,619 |
| 18 North View, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £363,500 | 2021-05-12 | £448,927 |
BS16 5RU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 159 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Construction | 31 |
| Education | 29 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,674 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | 4out of 4 | 3,303 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 4,867 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 Infant School, Downend Christchurch Avenue , Downend BS16 5TG | 3out of 4 | 515 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanbridge Primary School Stanbridge Road , Downend BS16 6AL | 3out of 4 | 755 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staple Hill Primary School Page Road , Staple Hill BS16 4NE | 2out of 4 | 791 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tynings School Eastleigh Close , BS16 4SG | 2out of 4 | 837 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend Pendennis Road , Downend BS16 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 838 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 | 1,054 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mangotsfield School Rodway Hill , Mangotsfield BS16 9LH | 2out of 4 | 1,358 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | 3out of 4 | 2,990 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | 3out of 4 | 3,014 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Cabot Academy Woodside Road , Kingswood BS15 8BD | 3out of 4 | 3,500 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 | 3,075 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 | 1,236 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracefield Preparatory School 266 Overndale Road , Fishponds BS16 2RG | - not rated | 1,397 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Briarwood School Briar Way , Fishponds BS16 4EA | 3out of 4 | 1,933 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons Learning Centre Mulberry Drive , BS15 4EA | 3out of 4 | 2,338 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Gloucestershire Hospital Home Teaching Service School Room , Frenchay BS16 1LE | - not rated | 2,628 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Forge And Fern | 76 Broad Street, Staple Hill | 488 yd | |
| The Cinnamon Tree | 174 Burley Grove, Mangotsfield | 490 yd | |
| Shadin | 70 Broad Street, Staple Hill | 512 yd | |
| Bean Me Up! | 96 North Street, Downend | 533 yd | |
| Pasty Paradise | 8 The Square, Broad Street | 559 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foresters Arms | 20 Salisbury Road, Downend | 454 yd | |
| The King William Iv | 62 Broad Street, Staple Hill | 531 yd | |
| 501Bar | 2 Broad Street, Staple Hill | 727 yd | |
| The Duck And Willow | Duck And Willow, 64 Downend Road | 754 yd | |
| Downend Cricket Club | Downend Road, Downend | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Palace | 92 Broad Street, Staple Hill | 455 yd | |
| Chilli Masala | 86 Broad Street, Staple Hill | 462 yd | |
| Chicken Bbq Fish Bar | 33 Broad Street, Staple Hill | 616 yd | |
| Rose Takeaway | 17 Broad Street, Staple Hill | 657 yd | |
| Rajastan,Tasty Treat, Pizza Wala, Desert Parlour | 27 Badminton Road, Downend | 709 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 58A-60 Broad Street, Staple Hill | 552 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 4 The Square, Broad Street | 559 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 4 Badminton Road, Downend | 692 yd | |
| Co-Operative Retail Services | 8 Downend Road, Downend | 694 yd | |
| Tesco | 22-24 St James Place, Mangotsfield | 1,011 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Page Park Broad Street | grass pitches, tennis courts | 162 yd |
| King George V Playing Field CLEEVE LODGE CLOSE | grass pitches | 802 yd |
| Page Community Association PAGE ROAD | 859 yd | |
| Windsor Place (Closed) The Laurels | grass pitches | 904 yd |
| Barley Close Community Primary School BARLEY CLOSE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 908 yd |
| Downend Sports Centre WESTERLEIGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, squash courts | 1,036 yd |
| Badminton Road Playing Fields SUTHERLAND AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,093 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 | 70.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 70.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 70.7% |
| 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 | 42.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.