Heathcote Road, Staple Hill, Bristol, BS16 5SS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS16 5SS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.8%	51.5%	0.7%	51.0%	0.5%
Male	49.2%	48.5%	-0.7%	49.0%	-0.5%

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	29.4%	32.8%	3.4%	37.9%	-5.1%
Married: Opposite sex	49.6%	44.7%	-4.9%	44.2%	0.5%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	2.4%	3%	0.6%	2.2%	0.8%
Divorced	12.5%	12.8%	0.3%	9.1%	3.7%
Widowed	6%	6%	0.0%	6.1%	-0.1%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.1%) 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	50.2%	52.5%	2.3%	48.4%	4.1%
Good health	35.7%	34.6%	-1.1%	33.6%	1.0%
Fair health	10.4%	9.5%	-0.9%	12.7%	-3.2%
Bad health	2.7%	2.7%	0.0%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.5%

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	15.3%	10.2%	-5.1%	18.2%	-8.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.9%	10.6%	-4.3%	9.6%	1.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.3%	12.7%	-0.6%	13.4%	-0.7%
Apprenticeship	2%	4.7%	2.7%	5.3%	-0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.9%	18.6%	5.7%	16.9%	1.7%
Degree or Similar	35.1%	40.7%	5.6%	33.8%	6.9%
Other	6.5%	2.5%	-4.0%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.2% 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)
Chinese	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black African	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	2.4%	2.4%	0.9%	1.5%
Mixed Other	0%	2%	2.0%	0.8%	1.2%
White	97%	91.2%	-5.8%	81.4%	9.8%
Roma	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Other	0%	1.7%	1.7%	1.6%	0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.2% 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	95.3%	92.2%	-3.1%	83.2%	9.0%
European Union	2.4%	3.4%	1.0%	6.1%	-2.7%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	1%	1.4%	0.4%	5.6%	-4.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	2%	2.0%	1.3%	0.7%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.6%	92.2%	-2.4%	83.2%	9.0%
10+ Years	0.7%	3.4%	2.7%	9.8%	-6.4%
5-10 Years	0.7%	2%	1.3%	2.9%	-0.9%
2-5 Years	1.3%	1.7%	0.4%	2.2%	-0.5%
Less than 2 years	2.7%	0.7%	-2.0%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80%	76.7%	3.3%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Italy	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Spain	1%	0.4%	0.6%
Other EU countries	1.4%	1.5%	-0.1%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
South-East Asia	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
North America and the Caribbean	1%	0.3%	0.7%
No passport held	13.9%	13.5%	0.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	52.9%	37.2%	15.7%
Christian	40.1%	46.2%	-6.1%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Not answered	6.4%	6.0%	0.4%

Safety

Is Heathcote Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heathcote Road was 69.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.6% higher than the New Cheltenham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Heathcote Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in New Cheltenham and the 308th highest crime rate of 875 local areas in South Gloucestershire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 39.4%.

🔎 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 5SS, 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 Heathcote Road are based on 2 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Kingswood.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Heathcote Road, Staple Hill, Bristol, BS16 5SS

Estimated Average Property Prices for BS16 5SS

Average Price
£292,398

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£302,594

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£190,443

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Heathcote Road

Average Price
£259,992

Semi-Detached
£281,842

Terraced
£238,142

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Heathcote Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Heathcote Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£350,000	2025-02-20	£351,743
6B Heathcote Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£182,500	2024-03-22	£186,375
1 Heathcote Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£371,000	2023-11-24	£385,916
5 Heathcote Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£275,000	2022-05-12	£294,247
1 Heathcote Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£243,000	2021-01-27	£295,051

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BS16 5SS

Employment

BS16 5SS 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 5SS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	100
Retired	46
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	29
Student (economically inactive)	7
Looking after home or family	7
Other	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	24
Education	23
Manufacturing	20
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Construction	17
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Financial and insurance activities	12
Transport and storage	10
Other	9
Information and communication	8
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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	1,352 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY	- not rated	2,805 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT	3out of 4	4,535 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Spring Woods Nursery School Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR	- not rated	5,183 yd	Local authority nursery school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Werburghs Park Nursery School Glenfrome Road , St Werburghs BS2 9UX	3out of 4	5,383 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	280 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Staple Hill Primary School Page Road , Staple Hill BS16 4NE	- not rated	491 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Staple Hill Primary School Page Road , Staple Hill BS16 4NE	3out of 4	491 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend Pendennis Road , Downend BS16 5JJ	3out of 4	519 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Tynings School Eastleigh Close , BS16 4SG	- not rated	838 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Downend Comprehensive School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA	- not rated	1,317 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Downend School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA	3out of 4	1,317 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Mangotsfield School Rodway Hill , Mangotsfield BS16 9LH	3out of 4	1,625 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Mangotsfield School Rodway Hill , Mangotsfield BS16 9LH	- not rated	1,625 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bristol Metropolitan Academy Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD	3out of 4	2,654 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	1,440 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	1,906 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
King's Oak Academy Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT	- not rated	3,119 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ	3out of 4	929 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ	- not rated	929 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Elmtree Grove School Ltd 266 Overndale Road , BS16 2RG	- not rated	1,010 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Gracefield Preparatory School 266 Overndale Road , Fishponds BS16 2RG	- not rated	1,075 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Soundwell Academy St Stephens Road , BS16 4RL	3out of 4	1,440 yd	Free schools special	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
JK's	43 Victoria Street, Staple Hill	224 yd
Blue Sky Cafe	9 The Square, Broad Street	287 yd
Pasty Paradise	8 The Square, Broad Street	290 yd
Bean Me Up!	96 North Street, Downend	318 yd
Staple Hill Community Hub	1A Berkeley House, Berkeley Road	342 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The King William Iv	62 Broad Street, Staple Hill	359 yd
501Bar	2 Broad Street, Staple Hill	388 yd
Foresters Arms	20 Salisbury Road, Downend	422 yd
Downend Cricket Club	Downend Road, Downend	434 yd
The Duck And Willow	Duck And Willow, 64 Downend Road	463 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chicken Bbq Fish Bar	33 Broad Street, Staple Hill	311 yd
Rose Takeaway	17 Broad Street, Staple Hill	325 yd
Miss Millie's Fried Chicken	129 High Street, Staple Hill	401 yd
Happy Cod	125 High Street, Staple Hill	410 yd
Chilli Masala	86 Broad Street, Staple Hill	414 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Iceland Foods Ltd	4 The Square, Broad Street	288 yd
Tesco	58A-60 Broad Street, Staple Hill	360 yd
Co-Operative Retail Services	8 Downend Road, Downend	564 yd
Sainsbury's	4 Badminton Road, Downend	624 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Page Park Broad Street	grass pitches, tennis courts	467 yd
Page Community Association PAGE ROAD		541 yd
King George V Playing Field CLEEVE LODGE CLOSE	grass pitches	924 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	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%

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	71.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	86.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 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.