Bromley Heath Road is in Bristol and in South Gloucestershire district. BS16 6JB 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 Bromley Heath Road, Bristol, BS16 6JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS16 6LT, BS16 6LU, BS16 6JD, BS16 6BH, BS16 6JE, BS16 6JH, BS16 6LR, BS16 6BJ, BS16 6LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS16 6JB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 49.7% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 48.1% | 50.3% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 6JB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57% 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 | 18.5% | 29.3% | 10.8% | 37.9% | -8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.6% | 57% | -7.6% | 44.2% | 12.8% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 6.7% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 6.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 51.9% | 61.4% | 9.5% | 48.4% | 13.0% |
| Good health | 37% | 24.3% | -12.7% | 33.6% | -9.3% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 11.3% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 6JB this area, 9.9% 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 | 13.4% | 9.9% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 6.9% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 17.5% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 5.1% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 21.5% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.4% | 39.1% | 3.7% | 33.8% | 5.3% |
| Other | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96% | 90.5% | -5.5% | 81.4% | 9.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 95.7% | 92.9% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 4.1% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 94.3% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.4% | 37.2% | 12.2% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 1.8% | 6.0% | -4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bromley Heath Road was 11.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.4% lower than the Emersons Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bromley Heath Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Emersons Green and the 71st lowest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 196 Bromley Heath Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-05-31 | £368,609 |
| 162 Bromley Heath Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2020-09-04 | £478,484 |
| 176 Bromley Heath Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2019-09-06 | £463,642 |
| 196 Bromley Heath Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2019-08-02 | £348,060 |
| 172 Bromley Heath Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2018-08-08 | £471,796 |
BS16 6JB 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 | 114 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL | 3out of 4 | 2,256 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | 4out of 4 | 4,586 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton Avenue Nursery School Blakeney Road , Horfield BS7 0DL | 4out of 4 | 5,084 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bromley Heath Infant School Quakers Road , Downend BS16 6NJ | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Heath Junior School Quakers Road , Downend BS16 6NJ | 4out of 4 | 751 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hambrook Primary School Moorend Road , Hambrook BS16 1SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frenchay Church of England Primary School Churchside , Frenchay BS16 1NB | 3out of 4 | 1,203 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frome Vale Academy Frenchay Road , Downend BS16 2QS | 2out of 4 | 1,315 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,700 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterbourne Academy High Street , Winterbourne BS36 1JL | 1out of 4 | 2,814 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mangotsfield School Rodway Hill , Mangotsfield BS16 9LH | 2out of 4 | 3,317 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | 3out of 4 | 3,327 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeywood Community School New Road , Stoke Gifford BS34 8SF | 3out of 4 | 3,380 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Gloucestershire and Stroud College Filton Avenue , BS34 7AT | - not rated | 4,923 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Stoke Community School Fiddlers Wood Lane , Bradley Stoke BS32 9BS | 3out of 4 | 4,990 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Oak Academy Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT | 3out of 4 | 5,276 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Gloucestershire Hospital Home Teaching Service School Room , Frenchay BS16 1LE | - not rated | 1,520 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | 3out of 4 | 2,006 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracefield Preparatory School 266 Overndale Road , Fishponds BS16 2RG | - not rated | 2,168 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of the West of England, Bristol Coldharbour Lane , Frenchay BS16 1QY | - not rated | 2,805 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Briarwood School Briar Way , Fishponds BS16 4EA | 3out of 4 | 3,104 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kich Catering At The Bromley | 73 Quakers Road, Downend | 459 yd | |
| The Sandringham | Quakers Road, Downend | 475 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Horse | White Horse Inn, Bristol Road | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Seasons | 23 Cleeve Wood Road, Downend | 916 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bromley Heath Playing Field WEDGEWOOD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 198 yd |
| Bromley Heath Junior School QUAKERS ROAD | grass pitches | 637 yd |
| Frenchay Village Hall BECKSPOOL ROAD | 685 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 | 23.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 23.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 23.8% |
| 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 | 73.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.