Boscombe Crescent is in Bristol and in Kingswood district. BS16 6QT is located in the Emersons Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kingswood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Boscombe Crescent, Bristol, BS16 6QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS16 6QU, BS16 6QX, BS16 6RQ, BS16 6RG, BS16 6RZ, BS16 6SA, BS16 6RE, BS16 6QY, BS16 6QZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS16 6QT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.3% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.7% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 34.2% | 39.7% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 46% | -1.8% | 44.2% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 8% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 5.4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 43.1% | 44.9% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 35% | 33.6% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 16.1% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 4.8% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 26.8% | 19.9% | -6.9% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 9.3% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 12.4% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 7.5% | -0.4% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 18.6% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.8% | 26.5% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 3.5% | 5.8% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.4% | 92.8% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 11.4% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 96.7% | 93.1% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 93.4% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 76.7% | -2.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 20% | 13.5% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49% | 37.2% | 11.8% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Boscombe Crescent was 32.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.8% lower than the Emersons Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Boscombe Crescent has the 36th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Emersons Green and the 283rd lowest crime rate of 875 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Boscombe Crescent, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-04-19 | £377,196 |
| 81 Boscombe Crescent, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,300 | 2023-08-16 | £218,709 |
| 63 Boscombe Crescent, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-08-11 | £330,820 |
| 93 Boscombe Crescent, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-05-12 | £207,200 |
| 107 Boscombe Crescent, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2023-02-28 | £315,949 |
BS16 6QT 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL | 2out of 4 | 2,450 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | - not rated | 4,304 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 | 174 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanbridge Primary School Stanbridge Road , Downend BS16 6AL | - not rated | 585 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanbridge Primary School Stanbridge Road , Downend BS16 6AL | 3out of 4 | 585 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Heath Junior School Quakers Road , Downend BS16 6NJ | - not rated | 738 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Heath Infant School Quakers Road , Downend BS16 6NJ | 4out of 4 | 770 yd | Community school | 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 | 319 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downend School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA | 3out of 4 | 319 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mangotsfield School Rodway Hill , Mangotsfield BS16 9LH | 3out of 4 | 1,992 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mangotsfield School Rodway Hill , Mangotsfield BS16 9LH | - not rated | 1,992 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ridings High School High Street , Winterbourne BS36 1JL | - not rated | 3,728 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,907 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 | 2,959 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Oak Academy Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT | - not rated | 4,162 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 | 2,014 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | - not rated | 2,014 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmtree Grove School Ltd 266 Overndale Road , BS16 2RG | - not rated | 2,120 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracefield Preparatory School 266 Overndale Road , Fishponds BS16 2RG | - not rated | 2,221 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frenchay Park Hospital School Frenchay Hospital , Frenchay BS16 1LE | - not rated | 2,619 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elior UK At Hanover Badminton Gardens | Beaufort Road, Downend | 449 yd | |
| Emersons Green JNR FC | Walkers Playing Fields, Blackhorse Lane | 707 yd | |
| Mezze At The Green Dragon | Green Dragon, 44 Badminton Road | 825 yd | |
| Subway | Blackhorse Garage, Westerleigh Road | 871 yd | |
| The Sandringham | Quakers Road, Downend | 881 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Huntsman Taverners | The Huntsman, Westerleigh Road | 480 yd | |
| The Trident | 294A Badminton Road, Downend | 697 yd | |
| The Langley Arms | Guest Avenue, Emersons Green | 964 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajastan Royal | 34 Westbourne Road, Downend | 191 yd | |
| Star Fish Bar | 30 Westbourne Road, Downend | 203 yd | |
| Good Frydays | 27A Badminton Road, Downend | 984 yd | |
| Rajastan,Tasty Treat, Pizza Wala, Desert Parlour | 27 Badminton Road, Downend | 986 yd | |
| Tasty Treat/The Fat Pizza/ Redrose Indian Cuisine | 27 Badminton Road, Downend | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons, 692-716 Fishponds Road | 429 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 4 Badminton Road, Downend | 1,011 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Augustine Of Canterbury Primary School Boscombe Crescent | grass pitches | 174 yd |
| Badminton Road Playing Fields SUTHERLAND AVENUE | grass pitches | 335 yd |
| Downend Sports Centre WESTERLEIGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, squash courts | 340 yd |
| King George V Playing Field CLEEVE LODGE CLOSE | grass pitches | 628 yd |
| Walkers Playing Fields WESTONS HILL DRIVE | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| Blackhorse Road Playing Fields DIBDEN LANE | grass pitches | 733 yd |
| Bromley Heath Junior School QUAKERS ROAD | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| Barley Close Community Primary School BARLEY CLOSE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 880 yd |
| Emersons Green Primary School GUEST AVENUE | grass pitches | 960 yd |
| Windsor Place (Closed) The Laurels | grass pitches | 993 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 173.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.