Wincanton Close is in Downend, Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS16 6SW is located in the Frenchay & Downend electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kingswood. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wincanton Close, Downend, Bristol, BS16 6SW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS16 6RJ, BS16 6RR, BS16 6FF, BS16 6SL, BS16 6QB, BS16 6SQ, BS16 6SN, BS16 6RL, BS16 6RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS16 6SW 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% |
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 6SW 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% |
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% |
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 6SW 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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wincanton Close was 36.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.8% lower than the Emersons Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wincanton Close has the 33rd highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Emersons Green and the 355th lowest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.3%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Wincanton Close, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £790,000 | 2024-12-06 | £808,317 |
| 4 Wincanton Close, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £536,000 | 2020-08-21 | £665,086 |
| 8 Wincanton Close, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £543,000 | 2019-12-18 | £689,793 |
| 5 Wincanton Close, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2018-02-19 | £680,632 |
| 8 Wincanton Close, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2015-04-02 | £645,469 |
BS16 6SW 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 6SW 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%.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL | 3out of 4 | 3,189 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | 4out of 4 | 5,417 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackhorse Primary School Blackhorse Lane , Emersons Green BS16 6TR | 3out of 4 | 742 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Heath Junior School Quakers Road , Downend BS16 6NJ | 4out of 4 | 801 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Heath Infant School Quakers Road , Downend BS16 6NJ | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Boscombe Crescent , Downend BS16 6QR | 3out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hambrook Primary School Moorend Road , Hambrook BS16 1SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,520 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 | 1,418 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterbourne Academy High Street , Winterbourne BS36 1JL | 1out of 4 | 2,685 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mangotsfield School Rodway Hill , Mangotsfield BS16 9LH | 2out of 4 | 3,029 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | 3out of 4 | 4,428 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeywood Community School New Road , Stoke Gifford BS34 8SF | 3out of 4 | 4,480 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 5,251 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 | 2,792 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | 3out of 4 | 2,816 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracefield Preparatory School 266 Overndale Road , Fishponds BS16 2RG | - not rated | 3,016 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Briarwood School Briar Way , Fishponds BS16 4EA | 3out of 4 | 3,914 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of the West of England, Bristol Coldharbour Lane , Frenchay BS16 1QY | - not rated | 4,072 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emersons Green JNR FC | Walkers Playing Fields, Blackhorse Lane | 494 yd | |
| Travelodge Bristol Emersons Green | Fieldfare, Emersons Green | 571 yd | |
| Care UK At Emerson Green Treatment Centre | Emersons Green NHS Treatment Centre, The Brooms | 630 yd | |
| Eurest At Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Distribution, Emerald Park Depot | 757 yd | |
| Elior UK At Hanover Badminton Gardens | Beaufort Road, Downend | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Wicket | Wick Wick Close, Downend | 291 yd | |
| The Trident | 294A Badminton Road, Downend | 377 yd | |
| The Folly Inn | Westerleigh Road, Emersons Green | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Fish Bar | 30 Westbourne Road, Downend | 875 yd | |
| Rajastan Royal | 34 Westbourne Road, Downend | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons, 692-716 Fishponds Road | 782 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walkers Playing Fields WESTONS HILL DRIVE | grass pitches | 730 yd |
| Bromley Heath Junior School QUAKERS ROAD | grass pitches | 832 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 | 51.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.