Wenmore Close is in Bristol and in South Gloucestershire district. BS16 6LU 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 Wenmore Close, Bristol, BS16 6LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS16 6JE, BS16 6JD, BS16 6LT, BS16 6LP, BS16 6JB, BS16 6LR, BS16 6JH, BS16 6JL, BS16 6JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS16 6LU 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 | 52.2% | 50.6% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.4% | 1.6% | 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 6LU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.8% 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 | 23% | 29.7% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.5% | 59.8% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 15.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 4% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 4.7% | -4.5% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.6%) 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 | 55.5% | 56.7% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 33.9% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 7.9% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 14.2% | 11.9% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 6.9% | -10.3% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 14.8% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 18.1% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.8% | 40.8% | 9.0% | 33.8% | 7.0% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.4% | 91.5% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 10.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 91% 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 | 94.4% | 91% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 91.8% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.9% | 76.7% | 12.2% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wenmore Close was 73.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.8% lower than the Emersons Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wenmore Close has the 19th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Emersons Green and the 282nd highest crime rate of 875 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Wenmore Close, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2022-03-31 | £447,353 |
| 1 Wenmore Close, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £576,000 | 2022-03-18 | £636,235 |
| 5 Wenmore Close, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2021-09-10 | £613,676 |
| 3 Wenmore Close, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £394,000 | 2020-10-09 | £484,262 |
| 5 Wenmore Close, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £306,500 | 2015-11-23 | £464,561 |
BS16 6LU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2out of 4 | 2,219 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | - not rated | 4,341 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton Avenue Nursery School Blakeney Road , Horfield BS7 0DL | 4out of 4 | 5,228 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 | 4out of 4 | 492 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Heath Junior School Quakers Road , Downend BS16 6NJ | - not rated | 538 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Boscombe Crescent , Downend BS16 6QR | 3out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frenchay Church of England Primary School Alexander Road , Frenchay BS16 1UZ | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frome Vale Academy Frenchay Road , Downend BS16 2QS | 4out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downend Comprehensive School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA | - not rated | 1,480 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downend School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA | 3out of 4 | 1,480 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ridings High School High Street , Winterbourne BS36 1JL | - not rated | 2,930 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterbourne Academy High Street , Winterbourne BS36 1JL | 3out of 4 | 2,930 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ridings Federation Winterbourne International Academy High Street , Winterbourne BS36 1JL | - not rated | 2,930 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundwell College St Stephens Road , Soundwell BS16 4RL | - not rated | 3,473 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton College Filton Avenue , Filton BS34 7AT | - not rated | 5,136 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steiner Academy Bristol College Road , Fishponds BS16 2JP | - not rated | 2,566 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Oak Academy Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT | - not rated | 5,091 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Stoke Community School Fiddlers Wood Lane , Bradley Stoke BS32 9BS | 3out of 4 | 5,194 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frenchay Park Hospital School Frenchay Hospital , Frenchay BS16 1LE | - not rated | 1,645 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Avon Hospital Education Service Frenchay Hospital , Frenchay BS16 1LE | - not rated | 1,645 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| South Gloucestershire Hospital Home Teaching Service School Room , Frenchay BS16 1LE | - not rated | 1,645 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,931 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | - not rated | 1,931 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 360 yd | |
| The Sandringham | Quakers Road, Downend | 376 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleeve Hill Lawn Tennis Club | Cleeve Hill, Downend | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Seasons | 23 Cleeve Wood Road, Downend | 861 yd | |
| Star Fish Bar | 30 Westbourne Road, Downend | 1,090 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bromley Heath Playing Field WEDGEWOOD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 224 yd |
| Bromley Heath Junior School QUAKERS ROAD | grass pitches | 539 yd |
| Frenchay Village Hall BECKSPOOL ROAD | 739 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 198 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.