Farm Road is in Bristol and in South Gloucestershire district. BS16 6DD is located in the Frenchay & Downend 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 Farm Road, Bristol, BS16 6DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS16 6DB, BS16 6DA, BS16 6BU, BS16 6FJ, BS16 6DE, BS16 6DF, BS16 6BZ, BS16 6BX, BS16 6BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS16 6DD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.9% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49% | 49.1% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 24.7% | 29.5% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.7% | 49.5% | -3.2% | 44.2% | 5.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 9.5% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 12.4% | 9.5% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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 | 52.5% | 45.9% | -6.6% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 32.4% | 4.5% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 4.3% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
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 | 19.3% | 18.2% | -1.1% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 7.4% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 9.8% | -10.2% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 6.2% | -0.3% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 16.9% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.6% | 39.7% | 4.1% | 33.8% | 5.9% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.8% | 89.6% | -7.2% | 81.4% | 8.2% |
In this area, 87.4% 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 | 96.8% | 87.4% | -9.4% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 5.9% | 4.7% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 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 | 96.8% | 87% | -9.8% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 8.4% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.2% | 37.2% | 8.0% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farm Road was 37.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.0% lower than the Frenchay & Downend average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Farm Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Frenchay & Downend and the 357th lowest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Farm Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2024-06-21 | £439,634 |
| 1 Farm Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2017-11-14 | £495,758 |
| 5 Farm Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2016-09-14 | £331,122 |
| Edith House Farm Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £237,995 | 2015-06-26 | £377,840 |
| 3 Farm Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2014-10-24 | £520,033 |
BS16 6DD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% 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 6DD 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BS16 6DD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Retired | 100 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 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 | 1,697 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | 4out of 4 | 3,823 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 5,182 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton Avenue Nursery School Blakeney Road , Horfield BS7 0DL | 4out of 4 | 5,455 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Boscombe Crescent , Downend BS16 6QR | 3out of 4 | 601 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanbridge Primary School Stanbridge Road , Downend BS16 6AL | 3out of 4 | 662 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend Christchurch Avenue , Downend BS16 5TG | 3out of 4 | 837 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Heath Infant School Quakers Road , Downend BS16 6NJ | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Heath Junior School Quakers Road , Downend BS16 6NJ | 4out of 4 | 873 yd | Community 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 | 746 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mangotsfield School Rodway Hill , Mangotsfield BS16 9LH | 2out of 4 | 2,105 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | 3out of 4 | 3,031 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | 3out of 4 | 3,566 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterbourne Academy High Street , Winterbourne BS36 1JL | 1out of 4 | 3,950 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 | 4,020 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 | 1,271 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracefield Preparatory School 266 Overndale Road , Fishponds BS16 2RG | - not rated | 1,478 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Gloucestershire Hospital Home Teaching Service School Room , Frenchay BS16 1LE | - not rated | 2,005 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Briarwood School Briar Way , Fishponds BS16 4EA | 3out of 4 | 2,330 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Academy Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG | 3out of 4 | 3,018 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 151 yd | |
| Beehive Coffee House | 14 Badminton Road, Downend | 335 yd | |
| Italb | 21 Badminton Road, Downend | 348 yd | |
| Freshly Ground | 9 Badminton Road, Downend | 391 yd | |
| Tamarind Indian Restaurant | 5 Badminton Road, Downend | 407 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleeve Hill Lawn Tennis Club | Cleeve Hill, Downend | 485 yd | |
| Foresters Arms | 20 Salisbury Road, Downend | 561 yd | |
| The Duck And Willow | Duck And Willow, 64 Downend Road | 699 yd | |
| Downend Cricket Club | Downend Road, Downend | 805 yd | |
| The Huntsman Taverners | The Huntsman, Westerleigh Road | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Frydays | 27A Badminton Road, Downend | 326 yd | |
| Rajastan,Tasty Treat, Pizza Wala, Desert Parlour | 27 Badminton Road, Downend | 330 yd | |
| Tasty Treat/The Fat Pizza/ Redrose Indian Cuisine | 27 Badminton Road, Downend | 330 yd | |
| Four Seasons | 23 Cleeve Wood Road, Downend | 699 yd | |
| Star Fish Bar | 30 Westbourne Road, Downend | 784 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 4 Badminton Road, Downend | 358 yd | |
| Co-Operative Retail Services | 8 Downend Road, Downend | 446 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Playing Field CLEEVE LODGE CLOSE | grass pitches | 235 yd |
| Badminton Road Playing Fields SUTHERLAND AVENUE | grass pitches | 368 yd |
| St. Augustine Of Canterbury Primary School Boscombe Crescent | grass pitches | 559 yd |
| Downend Sports Centre WESTERLEIGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, squash courts | 629 yd |
| Bromley Heath Junior School QUAKERS ROAD | grass pitches | 922 yd |
| Barley Close Community Primary School BARLEY CLOSE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,068 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 | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| 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 | 75.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.