Vicarage Cottages, Downend, Bristol, BS16 5UG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS16 5UG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.9%	50.8%	-0.1%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	49.1%	49.2%	0.1%	49.0%	0.2%

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	35.9%	40.1%	4.2%	37.9%	2.2%
Married: Opposite sex	37.6%	33.1%	-4.5%	44.2%	-11.1%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	4.5%	2.7%	-1.8%	2.2%	0.5%
Divorced	11%	11.1%	0.1%	9.1%	2.0%
Widowed	10.6%	13%	2.4%	6.1%	6.9%

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	43.3%	38.5%	-4.8%	48.4%	-9.9%
Good health	36.1%	34.8%	-1.3%	33.6%	1.2%
Fair health	14.1%	18.2%	4.1%	12.7%	5.5%
Bad health	4.8%	7.2%	2.4%	4.0%	3.2%
Very bad health	1.7%	1.3%	-0.4%	1.2%	0.1%

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	16.7%	20.8%	4.1%	18.2%	2.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.1%	10.6%	-6.5%	9.6%	1.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.1%	13.9%	-1.2%	13.4%	0.5%
Apprenticeship	3.7%	5.4%	1.7%	5.3%	0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9%	19%	10.0%	16.9%	2.1%
Degree or Similar	35.1%	26.9%	-8.2%	33.8%	-6.9%
Other	3.3%	3.3%	0.0%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% 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%	0.3%	0.3%	1.1%	-0.8%
Indian	0.7%	1.6%	0.9%	3.1%	-1.5%
Other Asian	2.4%	0.8%	-1.6%	1.6%	-0.8%
Black African	0%	4%	4.0%	2.5%	1.5%
Black Caribbean	1.7%	0.5%	-1.2%	1.0%	-0.5%
Other Black	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1%	0.5%	-0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0.7%	1.1%	0.4%	0.8%	0.3%
White	91.1%	89.8%	-1.3%	81.4%	8.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%
Roma	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Other	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 83.4% 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	87.3%	83.4%	-3.9%	83.2%	0.2%
European Union	6.9%	5.9%	-1.0%	6.1%	-0.2%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	2.7%	3.7%	1.0%	2.7%	1.0%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	2.1%	0.7%	5.6%	-3.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.4%	4.3%	2.9%	1.3%	3.0%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	85.9%	83.4%	-2.5%	83.2%	0.2%
10+ Years	5.5%	8.3%	2.8%	9.8%	-1.5%
5-10 Years	3.1%	3.2%	0.1%	2.9%	0.3%
2-5 Years	0.7%	2.7%	2.0%	2.2%	0.5%
Less than 2 years	4.8%	2.4%	-2.4%	1.9%	0.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	72.5%	76.7%	-4.2%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Portugal	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Poland	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%
Romania	1.9%	0.9%	1.0%
Other EU countries	1.6%	1.5%	0.1%
Southern Asia	0.5%	1.2%	-0.7%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Central and South America	3.5%	0.2%	3.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	17.5%	13.5%	4.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.2%	37.2%	1.0%
Christian	47.3%	46.2%	1.1%
Buddhist	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Muslim	2.9%	6.5%	-3.6%
Sikh	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	8%	6.0%	2.0%

Safety

Is Vicarage Cottages Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vicarage Cottages was 404.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 643.1% higher than the Frenchay & Downend average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Vicarage Cottages has the 2nd highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Frenchay & Downend and the 13th highest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 93.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£53,700

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in BS16 5UG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 1/10 (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 - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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) - 5/10 (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 Vicarage Cottages are based on 10 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 Vicarage Cottages, Downend, Bristol, BS16 5UG

Estimated Average Property Prices for BS16 5UG

Average Price
£321,246

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£321,246

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Vicarage Cottages

Average Price
£367,644

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£367,644

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Vicarage CottagesStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Vicarage Cottages, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£330,000	2025-07-16	£335,238
2 Vicarage Cottages, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£356,000	2023-02-28	£368,226
2 Vicarage Cottages, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£285,000	2018-05-18	£373,675
2 Vicarage Cottages, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£224,995	2014-01-31	£404,202
5 Vicarage Cottages, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£162,000	2011-10-03	£315,977

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BS16 5UG

Employment

BS16 5UG 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	117
Retired	93
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	32
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Other	12
Student (economically inactive)	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	10
Looking after home or family	8
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	31
Human health and social work activities	21
Construction	18
Education	16
Professional, scientific and technical activities	15
Manufacturing	15
Other	8
Financial and insurance activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Information and communication	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Real estate activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL	3out of 4	1,008 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY	4out of 4	3,037 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT	3out of 4	4,426 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Filton Avenue Nursery School Blakeney Road , Horfield BS7 0DL	4out of 4	5,027 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	5,138 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	260 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	321 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Frome Vale Academy Frenchay Road , Downend BS16 2QS	2out of 4	775 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Staple Hill Primary School Page Road , Staple Hill BS16 4NE	2out of 4	778 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stanbridge Primary School Stanbridge Road , Downend BS16 6AL	3out of 4	1,136 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Downend School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA	3out of 4	1,369 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Mangotsfield School Rodway Hill , Mangotsfield BS16 9LH	2out of 4	2,116 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Bristol Metropolitan Academy Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD	3out of 4	2,364 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU	3out of 4	2,781 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
John Cabot Academy Woodside Road , Kingswood BS15 8BD	3out of 4	3,597 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
King's Oak Academy Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT	3out of 4	3,633 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	550 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Gracefield Preparatory School 266 Overndale Road , Fishponds BS16 2RG	- not rated	749 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Briarwood School Briar Way , Fishponds BS16 4EA	3out of 4	1,545 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
South Gloucestershire Hospital Home Teaching Service School Room , Frenchay BS16 1LE	- not rated	1,895 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Matthias Academy Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG	3out of 4	2,307 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Staple Hill Masonic Hall	Shrubbery Road, Downend	130 yd
Bean Me Up!	96 North Street, Downend	250 yd
Mokka Lounge	Unit 6, Willow Shopping Centre	332 yd
Tamarind Indian Restaurant	5 Badminton Road, Downend	410 yd
The Horseshoe	Downend Road, Downend	413 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Downend Cricket Club	Downend Road, Downend	23 yd
The Duck And Willow	Duck And Willow, 64 Downend Road	88 yd
Foresters Arms	20 Salisbury Road, Downend	432 yd
The Staple Hill Oak	84-86 High Street, Staple Hill	645 yd
501Bar	2 Broad Street, Staple Hill	656 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rajastan,Tasty Treat, Pizza Wala, Desert Parlour	27 Badminton Road, Downend	474 yd
Tasty Treat/The Fat Pizza/ Redrose Indian Cuisine	27 Badminton Road, Downend	474 yd
Good Frydays	27A Badminton Road, Downend	476 yd
Roma Pizza	111 High Street, Staple Hill	603 yd
Guru J's	121 High Street, Staple Hill	603 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-Operative Retail Services	8 Downend Road, Downend	349 yd
Sainsbury's	4 Badminton Road, Downend	450 yd
Iceland Foods Ltd	4 The Square, Broad Street	656 yd
Tesco	58A-60 Broad Street, Staple Hill	749 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Page Community Association PAGE ROAD		790 yd
King George V Playing Field CLEEVE LODGE CLOSE	grass pitches	844 yd
Page Park Broad Street	grass pitches, tennis courts	853 yd
Frome Vale Academy FRENCHAY ROAD	grass pitches	887 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	107.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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