Fontwell Drive, Bristol, BS16 6RR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS16 6RR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.5%	51.1%	0.6%	51.0%	0.1%
Male	49.5%	48.9%	-0.6%	49.0%	-0.1%

Partnership Status

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 6RR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.5% 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	25%	28%	3.0%	37.9%	-9.9%
Married: Opposite sex	65.4%	60.5%	-4.9%	44.2%	16.3%
Separated	0.6%	3.2%	2.6%	2.2%	1.0%
Divorced	5.8%	4.2%	-1.6%	9.1%	-4.9%
Widowed	3.2%	4.2%	1.0%	6.1%	-1.9%

Health

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 (91%) 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	57.4%	56.3%	-1.1%	48.4%	7.9%
Good health	32.8%	34.7%	1.9%	33.6%	1.1%
Fair health	7.6%	7.3%	-0.3%	12.7%	-5.4%
Bad health	2%	1.7%	-0.3%	4.0%	-2.3%
Very bad health	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 6RR this area, 7.4% 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	9.9%	7.4%	-2.5%	18.2%	-10.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.1%	10.6%	-3.5%	9.6%	1.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.9%	12.8%	-5.1%	13.4%	-0.6%
Apprenticeship	7.1%	2.9%	-4.2%	5.3%	-2.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.4%	25.3%	9.9%	16.9%	8.4%
Degree or Similar	30.8%	38.8%	8.0%	33.8%	5.0%
Other	4.8%	2.2%	-2.6%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% 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	1.7%	2.8%	1.1%	0.7%	2.1%
Indian	3.2%	1.4%	-1.8%	3.1%	-1.7%
Black Caribbean	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.2%	0.6%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.2%	1.1%	0.9%	0.9%	0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
White	93.1%	92.5%	-0.6%	81.4%	11.1%
Arab	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.3% 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	95.1%	93.3%	-1.8%	83.2%	10.1%
European Union	1.2%	1.7%	0.5%	6.1%	-4.4%
Rest of Europe	0.2%	0.3%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	1.5%	0.3%	-1.2%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.5%	2.8%	1.3%	5.6%	-2.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
Oceania	0.5%	0.6%	0.1%	0.3%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.1%	92.5%	-2.6%	83.2%	9.3%
10+ Years	0%	5.3%	5.3%	9.8%	-4.5%
5-10 Years	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.9%	-1.2%
2-5 Years	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.9%	0.6%	-3.3%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	95.8%	76.7%	19.1%
Poland	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
Middle East	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	2.5%	13.5%	-11.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.8%	37.2%	0.6%
Christian	54.1%	46.2%	7.9%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Jewish	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Muslim	0.6%	6.5%	-5.9%
Sikh	1.4%	0.9%	0.5%
Not answered	5.3%	6.0%	-0.7%

Safety

Is Fontwell Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fontwell Drive was 28.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.4% lower than the Emersons Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Fontwell Drive has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Emersons Green and the 245th lowest crime rate of 875 local areas in South Gloucestershire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£64,900

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in BS16 6RR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Fontwell Drive are based on 2 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Kingswood.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Fontwell Drive, Bristol, BS16 6RR

Estimated Average Property Prices for BS16 6RR

Average Price
£525,603

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£525,525

Detached
£525,606

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Fontwell Drive

Average Price
£597,965

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£597,965

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Fontwell DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
20 Fontwell Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£600,000	2025-12-10	£597,602
2 Fontwell Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£575,000	2024-10-11	£588,578
22 Fontwell Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£557,500	2023-04-28	£559,746
3 Fontwell Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£535,000	2022-09-29	£538,783
34 Fontwell Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£395,000	2022-02-07	£430,399

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BS16 6RR

Employment

BS16 6RR 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in BS16 6RR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	106
Retired	97
Part-Time Employee	47
Self-Employed	27
Student (economically inactive)	14
Unemployed	7
Looking after home or family	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Other	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	37
Financial and insurance activities	29
Education	22
Human health and social work activities	18
Construction	17
Manufacturing	15
Information and communication	13
Administrative and support service activities	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Other	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Real estate activities	6
Transport and storage	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL	2out of 4	3,196 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY	- not rated	5,220 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Blackhorse Primary School Blackhorse Lane , Emersons Green BS16 6TR	- not rated	708 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blackhorse Primary School Blackhorse Lane , Emersons Green BS16 6TR	3out of 4	708 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bromley Heath Junior School Quakers Road , Downend BS16 6NJ	- not rated	810 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bromley Heath Infant School Quakers Road , Downend BS16 6NJ	4out of 4	851 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Boscombe Crescent , Downend BS16 6QR	3out of 4	1,125 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Downend Comprehensive School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA	- not rated	1,401 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Downend School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA	3out of 4	1,401 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Ridings High School High Street , Winterbourne BS36 1JL	- not rated	2,711 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Winterbourne Academy High Street , Winterbourne BS36 1JL	3out of 4	2,711 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Ridings Federation Winterbourne International Academy High Street , Winterbourne BS36 1JL	- not rated	2,711 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Soundwell College St Stephens Road , Soundwell BS16 4RL	- not rated	3,976 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Steiner Academy Bristol College Road , Fishponds BS16 2JP	- not rated	3,624 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
King's Oak Academy Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT	- not rated	5,229 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Frenchay Park Hospital School Frenchay Hospital , Frenchay BS16 1LE	- not rated	2,814 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Avon Hospital Education Service Frenchay Hospital , Frenchay BS16 1LE	- not rated	2,814 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
South Gloucestershire Hospital Home Teaching Service School Room , Frenchay BS16 1LE	- not rated	2,814 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ	3out of 4	2,820 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ	- not rated	2,820 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Emersons Green JNR FC	Walkers Playing Fields, Blackhorse Lane	564 yd
Travelodge Bristol Emersons Green	Fieldfare, Emersons Green	619 yd
Care UK At Emerson Green Treatment Centre	Emersons Green NHS Treatment Centre, The Brooms	703 yd
Eurest At Sainsbury's	Sainsburys Distribution, Emerald Park Depot	810 yd
Elior UK At Hanover Badminton Gardens	Beaufort Road, Downend	882 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Willy Wicket	Wick Wick Close, Downend		345 yd
The Trident	294A Badminton Road, Downend		431 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Star Fish Bar	30 Westbourne Road, Downend		903 yd
Rajastan Royal	34 Westbourne Road, Downend		909 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited	Morrisons, 692-716 Fishponds Road		840 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Walkers Playing Fields WESTONS HILL DRIVE	grass pitches	802 yd
Bromley Heath Junior School QUAKERS ROAD	grass pitches	805 yd
Bromley Heath Playing Field WEDGEWOOD ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,060 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	68.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	105.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of BS16 6RR