Blackhorse Lane, Bristol, BS16 6UA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS16 6UA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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	51.8%	47.8%	-4.0%	51.0%	-3.2%
Male	48.2%	52.2%	4.0%	49.0%	3.2%

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 area around BS16 6UA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	28.2%	45.6%	17.4%	37.9%	7.7%
Married: Opposite sex	50.6%	35%	-15.6%	44.2%	-9.2%
Separated	3.1%	2.8%	-0.3%	2.2%	0.6%
Divorced	8.5%	9.9%	1.4%	9.1%	0.8%
Widowed	9.7%	6.7%	-3.0%	6.1%	0.6%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	39.9%	42.6%	2.7%	48.4%	-5.8%
Good health	36.6%	33.9%	-2.7%	33.6%	0.3%
Fair health	18%	18.2%	0.2%	12.7%	5.5%
Bad health	4.3%	4.2%	-0.1%	4.0%	0.2%
Very bad health	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%	1.2%	0.0%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	31.3%	23.2%	-8.1%	18.2%	5.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.1%	12.5%	-5.6%	9.6%	2.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.6%	12.9%	-3.7%	13.4%	-0.5%
Apprenticeship	5%	7.9%	2.9%	5.3%	2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.1%	15.4%	2.3%	16.9%	-1.5%
Degree or Similar	13.1%	25.7%	12.6%	33.8%	-8.1%
Other	2.7%	2.5%	-0.2%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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)
Chinese	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.7%	0.2%
Indian	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.5%
Pakistani	3%	3%	0.0%	2.7%	0.3%
Other Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%
Black African	0%	1.8%	1.8%	2.5%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	1.5%	0.3%	-1.2%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	1.5%	0.9%	0.9%	0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	94.2%	90.5%	-3.7%	81.4%	9.1%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	95.4%	88.1%	-7.3%	83.2%	4.9%
European Union	2.1%	6%	3.9%	6.1%	-0.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Africa	0%	1.8%	1.8%	2.7%	-0.9%
Middle East and Asia	1.8%	2.7%	0.9%	5.6%	-2.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.4%	87.8%	-7.6%	83.2%	4.6%
10+ Years	0%	5.3%	5.3%	9.8%	-4.5%
5-10 Years	0.3%	3.3%	3.0%	2.9%	0.4%
2-5 Years	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	2.2%	-0.7%
Less than 2 years	4%	2.1%	-1.9%	1.9%	0.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74%	76.7%	-2.7%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Romania	1.5%	0.9%	0.6%
Other EU countries	4.2%	1.5%	2.7%
Other Europe	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Central and Western Africa	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Middle East	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Southern Asia	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%
South-East Asia	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	16.1%	13.5%	2.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	48.1%	37.2%	10.9%
Christian	37.1%	46.2%	-9.1%
Buddhist	1.5%	0.5%	1.0%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Muslim	5.9%	6.5%	-0.6%
Not answered	7.1%	6.0%	1.1%

Safety

Is Blackhorse Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blackhorse Lane was 75.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.3% higher than the Emersons Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Blackhorse Lane has the 13th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Emersons Green and the 254th highest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,600

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in BS16 6UA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below 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 - 1/10 (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) - 8/10 (high )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Blackhorse Lane 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 Blackhorse Lane, Bristol, BS16 6UA

Estimated Average Property Prices for BS16 6UA

Average Price
£316,822

Semi-Detached
£277,071

Terraced
£280,281

Detached
£761,734

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Blackhorse Lane

Average Price
£386,833

Semi-Detached
£291,382

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£482,283

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Blackhorse LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
58 Blackhorse Lane, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£267,000	2023-06-30	£282,155
70 Blackhorse Lane, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£265,000	2023-04-28	£276,545
80 Blackhorse Lane, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£260,000	2022-10-05	£264,127
66 Blackhorse Lane, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£265,000	2021-06-11	£317,009
84 Blackhorse Lane, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£210,000	2020-02-21	£272,893

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BS16 6UA

Employment

BS16 6UA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	96
Retired	50
Part-Time Employee	47
Self-Employed	20
Student (economically inactive)	17
Looking after home or family	15
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Other	9
Unemployed	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Human health and social work activities	21
Construction	19
Manufacturing	15
Education	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Transport and storage	6
Other	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL	3out of 4	3,025 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY	4out of 4	5,020 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	3out of 4	410 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Emersons Green Primary School Guest Avenue , Emersons Green BS16 7GA	3out of 4	716 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Boscombe Crescent , Downend BS16 6QR	3out of 4	746 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stanbridge Primary School Stanbridge Road , Downend BS16 6AL	3out of 4	1,003 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Barley Close Community Primary School Barley Close , Mangotsfield BS16 9DL	3out of 4	1,005 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Downend School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA	3out of 4	712 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Mangotsfield School Rodway Hill , Mangotsfield BS16 9LH	2out of 4	2,060 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Winterbourne Academy High Street , Winterbourne BS36 1JL	1out of 4	3,695 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bristol Metropolitan Academy Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD	3out of 4	4,367 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU	3out of 4	4,741 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
King's Oak Academy Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT	3out of 4	4,324 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ	3out of 4	2,584 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Gracefield Preparatory School 266 Overndale Road , Fishponds BS16 2RG	- not rated	2,790 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
South Gloucestershire Hospital Home Teaching Service School Room , Frenchay BS16 1LE	- not rated	3,147 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Briarwood School Briar Way , Fishponds BS16 4EA	3out of 4	3,572 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
New Horizons Learning Centre Mulberry Drive , BS15 4EA	3out of 4	3,885 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Subway	Blackhorse Garage, Westerleigh Road	214 yd
Elior UK At Hanover Badminton Gardens	Beaufort Road, Downend	288 yd
The Emersons Green	Beefeater, 200-202 Westerleigh Road	497 yd
Emersons Green JNR FC	Walkers Playing Fields, Blackhorse Lane	526 yd
Care UK At Emerson Green Treatment Centre	Emersons Green NHS Treatment Centre, The Brooms	870 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Huntsman Taverners	The Huntsman, Westerleigh Road	304 yd
The Langley Arms	Guest Avenue, Emersons Green	409 yd
The Mill House	Emerson Way, Emersons Green	601 yd
The Trident	294A Badminton Road, Downend	686 yd
The Folly Inn	Westerleigh Road, Emersons Green	906 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rajastan Royal	34 Westbourne Road, Downend	680 yd
Star Fish Bar	30 Westbourne Road, Downend	696 yd
Domino's Pizza	Unit 3, The Village	1,041 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited	Morrisons, 692-716 Fishponds Road	343 yd
Sainsbury's	Emerson Way, Emersons Green	957 yd
Sushi Gourmet (Emersons Green)	Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, The Village	957 yd
Lidl Great Britain Limited	Unit 3, The Village	1,041 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Walkers Playing Fields WESTONS HILL DRIVE	grass pitches	290 yd
Blackhorse Road Playing Fields DIBDEN LANE	grass pitches	342 yd
Elite Fitness And Leisure (Emersons Green) (Closed) Emerson Way	health and fitness suite	601 yd
Emersons Green Primary School GUEST AVENUE	grass pitches	612 yd
Downend Sports Centre WESTERLEIGH ROAD	artificial grass pitch, squash courts	773 yd
St. Augustine Of Canterbury Primary School Boscombe Crescent	grass pitches	828 yd
Barley Close Community Primary School BARLEY CLOSE	grass pitches, swimming pool	965 yd
Badminton Road Playing Fields SUTHERLAND AVENUE	grass pitches	971 yd
Windsor Place (Closed) The Laurels	grass pitches	1,049 yd
Lyde Green Sports Ground Howsmoor Lane	grass pitches	1,066 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	144.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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

Overview of BS16 6UA