North Street is in Downend, Bristol and in Kingswood district. BS16 5SG 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 Street, Downend, Bristol, BS16 5SG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS16 5TR, BS16 5SQ, BS16 5SW, BS16 5SL, BS16 5SR, BS16 5SF, BS16 5TF, BS16 5SZ, BS16 5TG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS16 5SG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.6% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.4% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 35.5% | 36.6% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 48.1% | 3.7% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 7.5% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 5.9% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.9%) 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 | 47.6% | 54.4% | 6.8% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 37% | 32.5% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 9.8% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 46.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.7% | 10.6% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 9.7% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 7.5% | -7.2% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 7.5% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 18.7% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.2% | 46.1% | 7.9% | 33.8% | 12.3% |
| Other | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 94.4% | 86.4% | -8.0% | 81.4% | 5.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 90.5% 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 | 92.5% | 90.5% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 4.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 90.5% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 5.3% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0.5% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.3% | 37.2% | 20.1% |
| Christian | 31.5% | 46.2% | -14.7% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Street was 47.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.7% lower than the Frenchay & Downend average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
North Street has the 19th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Frenchay & Downend and the 423rd lowest crime rate of 875 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor Flat 58 North Street, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-11-10 | £193,591 |
| Christchurch Family Medical Centre North Street, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Other, an established residential building | £3,448,600 | 2022-10-13 | £3,307,630 |
| 70 North Street, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Other, an established residential building | £307,250 | 2022-07-05 | £300,992 |
| 68 North Street, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-10-01 | £360,028 |
| 47A North Street, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2020-02-21 | £465,598 |
BS16 5SG 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 141 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL | 2out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | - not rated | 2,863 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 4,548 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Woods Nursery School Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR | - not rated | 5,179 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton Avenue Nursery School Blakeney Road , Horfield BS7 0DL | 4out of 4 | 5,343 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 | 99 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend Pendennis Road , Downend BS16 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 432 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staple Hill Primary School Page Road , Staple Hill BS16 4NE | - not rated | 601 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staple Hill Primary School Page Road , Staple Hill BS16 4NE | 3out of 4 | 601 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanbridge Primary School Stanbridge Road , Downend BS16 6AL | - not rated | 976 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downend Comprehensive School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA | - not rated | 1,252 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downend School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA | 3out of 4 | 1,252 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mangotsfield School Rodway Hill , Mangotsfield BS16 9LH | 3out of 4 | 1,766 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mangotsfield School Rodway Hill , Mangotsfield BS16 9LH | - not rated | 1,766 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | 3out of 4 | 2,594 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,607 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 | 1,820 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Oak Academy Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT | - not rated | 3,310 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 | 817 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | - not rated | 817 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmtree Grove School Ltd 266 Overndale Road , BS16 2RG | - not rated | 908 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracefield Preparatory School 266 Overndale Road , Fishponds BS16 2RG | - not rated | 987 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Soundwell Academy St Stephens Road , BS16 4RL | 3out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Me Up! | 96 North Street, Downend | 158 yd | |
| JK's | 43 Victoria Street, Staple Hill | 290 yd | |
| Staple Hill Masonic Hall | Shrubbery Road, Downend | 305 yd | |
| Mokka Lounge | Unit 6, Willow Shopping Centre | 357 yd | |
| Staple Hill Community Hub | 1A Berkeley House, Berkeley Road | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downend Cricket Club | Downend Road, Downend | 257 yd | |
| The Duck And Willow | Duck And Willow, 64 Downend Road | 272 yd | |
| Foresters Arms | 20 Salisbury Road, Downend | 325 yd | |
| 501Bar | 2 Broad Street, Staple Hill | 514 yd | |
| The King William Iv | 62 Broad Street, Staple Hill | 546 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Takeaway | 17 Broad Street, Staple Hill | 466 yd | |
| Chicken Bbq Fish Bar | 33 Broad Street, Staple Hill | 467 yd | |
| Miss Millie's Fried Chicken | 129 High Street, Staple Hill | 495 yd | |
| Happy Cod | 125 High Street, Staple Hill | 501 yd | |
| Rajastan,Tasty Treat, Pizza Wala, Desert Parlour | 27 Badminton Road, Downend | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Retail Services | 8 Downend Road, Downend | 397 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 4 The Square, Broad Street | 461 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 4 Badminton Road, Downend | 473 yd | |
| Tesco | 58A-60 Broad Street, Staple Hill | 544 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Page Park Broad Street | grass pitches, tennis courts | 613 yd |
| Page Community Association PAGE ROAD | 665 yd | |
| King George V Playing Field CLEEVE LODGE CLOSE | grass pitches | 820 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 | 93.3% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.