Colliers Break is in Emersons Green, Bristol and in South Gloucestershire district. BS16 7EB is located in the Emersons Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kingswood. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Colliers Break, Emersons Green, Bristol, BS16 7EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS16 7EP, BS16 7ED, BS16 7BW, BS16 7BX, BS16 7EE, BS16 7AT, BS16 9EL, BS16 7HG, BS16 9ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS16 7EB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 53.8% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 48.8% | 46.2% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 7EB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.9% 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 | 23.8% | 26.9% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.3% | 60.9% | -4.4% | 44.2% | 16.7% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 8.4% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (93.4%) 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 | 68.5% | 62.1% | -6.4% | 48.4% | 13.7% |
| Good health | 26.1% | 31.3% | 5.2% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 5.1% | 5.8% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -6.9% |
| Bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -3.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 7EB this area, 7.1% 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 | 6% | 7.1% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 7.5% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.3% | 20.4% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 17.7% | 2.2% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.8% | 39.8% | 7.0% | 33.8% | 6.0% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.9% | 94.5% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 89.3% 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 | 97% | 89.3% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 5% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 89.5% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88% | 76.7% | 11.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colliers Break was 10.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.9% lower than the Emersons Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Colliers Break has the 7th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Emersons Green and the 50th lowest crime rate of 875 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 Colliers Break, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-09-12 | £279,723 |
| 151 Colliers Break, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2025-07-25 | £567,276 |
| 125 Colliers Break, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £382,500 | 2025-03-14 | £384,428 |
| 135 Colliers Break, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2023-10-23 | £605,798 |
| 119 Colliers Break, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-07-14 | £282,604 |
BS16 7EB 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 | 137 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 27 |
| Education | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,118 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | - not rated | 4,391 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mangotsfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Church Farm Road , Emersons Green BS16 7EY | - not rated | 224 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mangotsfield Church of England Primary School Church Farm Road , Emersons Green BS16 7EY | - not rated | 224 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barley Close Community Primary School Barley Close , Mangotsfield BS16 9DL | 2out of 4 | 662 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emersons Green Primary School Guest Avenue , Emersons Green BS16 7GA | 3out of 4 | 665 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emersons Green Primary School Guest Avenue , Emersons Green BS16 7GA | - not rated | 665 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mangotsfield School Rodway Hill , Mangotsfield BS16 9LH | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mangotsfield School Rodway Hill , Mangotsfield BS16 9LH | - not rated | 791 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downend Comprehensive School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA | - not rated | 1,208 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downend School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA | 3out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsfield School Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT | - not rated | 3,054 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 | 2,524 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | - not rated | 3,054 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Steiner Academy Bristol College Road , Fishponds BS16 2JP | - not rated | 3,676 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundwell Academy St Stephens Road , BS16 4RL | 3out of 4 | 2,525 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | 3out of 4 | 2,671 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | - not rated | 2,671 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmtree Grove School Ltd 266 Overndale Road , BS16 2RG | - not rated | 2,764 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons Learning Centre Mulberry Drive , BS15 4EA | 3out of 4 | 2,829 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Flavours | 33 St James Place, Mangotsfield | 468 yd | |
| Avenue Cafe | St Lukes House, Emerson Way | 846 yd | |
| The Fishing Boat | Unit 1, The Village | 925 yd | |
| Costa | Unit 8, The Village | 925 yd | |
| Subway - The Pod Emersons Green | The Pod, The Village | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleve Rugby Club | The Hayfields Rugby Football Ground, Cossham Street | 438 yd | |
| Mangotsfield United F C | Cossham Street, Mangotsfield | 438 yd | |
| The Red Lion | 39 St James Street, Mangotsfield | 457 yd | |
| Grapevine (Formerly The Salutation) | The Salutation, St James Place | 496 yd | |
| The Lamb Inn | 36 Windsor Place, Mangotsfield | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky House | 59 St James Street, Mangotsfield | 477 yd | |
| Bruces Fish Bar | 20 St James Place, Mangotsfield | 532 yd | |
| Pepe's | 19 St James Place, Mangotsfield | 538 yd | |
| Pepe's | 19 St James Place, Mangotsfield | 538 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 3, The Village | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 22-24 St James Place, Mangotsfield | 520 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Unit 3, The Village | 925 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Emerson Way, Emersons Green | 940 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet (Emersons Green) | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, The Village | 940 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vinney Green Secure Unit EMERSONS GREEN LANE | artificial grass pitch | 172 yd |
| Mangotsfield United Football Club COSSHAM STREET | grass pitches | 463 yd |
| Cleve Rfc COSSHAM STREET | grass pitches | 479 yd |
| Windsor Place (Closed) The Laurels | grass pitches | 573 yd |
| Emersons Green JOHNSON ROAD | grass pitches | 595 yd |
| Barley Close Community Primary School BARLEY CLOSE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 662 yd |
| Emersons Green Primary School GUEST AVENUE | grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Mangotsfield School RODWAY HILL | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 792 yd |
| Pomphrey Hill Playing Fields POMPHEY HILL PLAYING FIELDS POMPHEY HILL PLAYING FIELDS POMPHREY HILL | grass pitches | 796 yd |
| Blackhorse Road Playing Fields DIBDEN LANE | grass pitches | 938 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 | 180.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.