Woodhall Close is in Bristol and in Kingswood district. BS16 6AJ is located in the Staple Hill & Mangotsfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kingswood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woodhall Close, Bristol, BS16 6AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS16 6UY, BS16 9DY, BS16 9DX, BS16 6AL, BS16 9EB, BS16 6AN, BS16 9DZ, BS16 9DU, BS16 6XB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS16 6AJ 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 | 48.7% | 50.6% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 51.3% | 49.4% | -1.9% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of BS16 6AJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.4% 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 | 27.1% | 31.2% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.5% | 57.4% | 0.9% | 44.2% | 13.2% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 6.6% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 3.5% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 50.5% | 55.3% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 32.5% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 10.7% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
In the area around BS16 6AJ this area, 7.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.7% | 7.8% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 10.3% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 15.3% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.7% | 7.5% | -1.2% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 19.4% | 3.0% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 38.1% | 12.7% | 33.8% | 4.3% |
| Other | 5.4% | 1.6% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.1% 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 | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.6% | 90.1% | -6.5% | 81.4% | 8.7% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 94.5% | 93.5% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 93.7% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.3% | 76.7% | 13.6% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.6% | 37.2% | 14.4% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodhall Close was 24.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.2% lower than the Emersons Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woodhall Close has the 27th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Emersons Green and the 212th lowest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.2%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Woodhall Close, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2022-03-31 | £589,052 |
| 24 Woodhall Close, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-03-29 | £420,913 |
| 14 Woodhall Close, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £437,000 | 2021-01-22 | £542,301 |
| 2 Woodhall Close, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2020-02-28 | £394,661 |
| 12 Woodhall Close, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £387,750 | 2019-01-28 | £503,635 |
BS16 6AJ 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 | 146 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL | 3out of 4 | 2,153 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | 4out of 4 | 4,076 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanbridge Primary School Stanbridge Road , Downend BS16 6AL | 3out of 4 | 101 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Boscombe Crescent , Downend BS16 6QR | 3out of 4 | 479 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barley Close Community Primary School Barley Close , Mangotsfield BS16 9DL | 3out of 4 | 587 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emersons Green Primary School Guest Avenue , Emersons Green BS16 7GA | 3out of 4 | 977 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend Christchurch Avenue , Downend BS16 5TG | 3out of 4 | 1,056 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 | 232 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mangotsfield School Rodway Hill , Mangotsfield BS16 9LH | 2out of 4 | 1,613 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | 3out of 4 | 3,509 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | 3out of 4 | 3,797 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterbourne Academy High Street , Winterbourne BS36 1JL | 1out of 4 | 4,178 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 | 3,707 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 | 1,698 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracefield Preparatory School 266 Overndale Road , Fishponds BS16 2RG | - not rated | 1,900 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Gloucestershire Hospital Home Teaching Service School Room , Frenchay BS16 1LE | - not rated | 2,612 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Briarwood School Briar Way , Fishponds BS16 4EA | 3out of 4 | 2,636 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons Learning Centre Mulberry Drive , BS15 4EA | 3out of 4 | 3,102 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mezze At The Green Dragon | Green Dragon, 44 Badminton Road | 637 yd | |
| Beehive Coffee House | 14 Badminton Road, Downend | 686 yd | |
| Italb | 21 Badminton Road, Downend | 730 yd | |
| The Horseshoe | Downend Road, Downend | 744 yd | |
| Freshly Ground | 9 Badminton Road, Downend | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Huntsman Taverners | The Huntsman, Westerleigh Road | 645 yd | |
| The Lamb Inn | 36 Windsor Place, Mangotsfield | 719 yd | |
| Foresters Arms | 20 Salisbury Road, Downend | 740 yd | |
| The Red Lion | 39 St James Street, Mangotsfield | 929 yd | |
| The Langley Arms | Guest Avenue, Emersons Green | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajastan,Tasty Treat, Pizza Wala, Desert Parlour | 27 Badminton Road, Downend | 720 yd | |
| Tasty Treat/The Fat Pizza/ Redrose Indian Cuisine | 27 Badminton Road, Downend | 720 yd | |
| Good Frydays | 27A Badminton Road, Downend | 721 yd | |
| Rajastan Royal | 34 Westbourne Road, Downend | 728 yd | |
| Star Fish Bar | 30 Westbourne Road, Downend | 738 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 4 Badminton Road, Downend | 735 yd | |
| Co-Operative Retail Services | 8 Downend Road, Downend | 830 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons, 692-716 Fishponds Road | 885 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Downend Sports Centre WESTERLEIGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, squash courts | 208 yd |
| King George V Playing Field CLEEVE LODGE CLOSE | grass pitches | 384 yd |
| Badminton Road Playing Fields SUTHERLAND AVENUE | grass pitches | 422 yd |
| Barley Close Community Primary School BARLEY CLOSE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 471 yd |
| St. Augustine Of Canterbury Primary School Boscombe Crescent | grass pitches | 563 yd |
| Windsor Place (Closed) The Laurels | grass pitches | 571 yd |
| Blackhorse Road Playing Fields DIBDEN LANE | grass pitches | 796 yd |
| Emersons Green Primary School GUEST AVENUE | grass pitches | 875 yd |
| Vinney Green Secure Unit EMERSONS GREEN LANE | artificial grass pitch | 963 yd |
| Page Park Broad Street | grass pitches, tennis courts | 972 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 | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.