Rowan Drive is in Emersons Green, Bristol and in South Gloucestershire district. BS16 7GZ is located in the Emersons Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kingswood. This postcode has been in use since 2015-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rowan Drive, Emersons Green, Bristol, BS16 7GZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS16 7LD, BS16 7GX, BS16 7LG, BS16 7HR, BS16 7LF, BS16 7HU, BS16 7FU, BS16 7HT, BS16 7HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS16 7GZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.8% | 50.5% | 3.7% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 53.2% | 49.5% | -3.7% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 7GZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.7% 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 | 35% | 52.7% | 17.7% | 37.9% | 14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.1% | 39% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -5.2% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 5.4% | -8.7% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 0.8% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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 (91.5%) 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 | 49.5% | 61.3% | 11.8% | 48.4% | 12.9% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 30.2% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 5.3% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -7.4% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 7GZ this area, 8.3% 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 | 12.4% | 8.3% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 5.4% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 13.8% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 4.6% | -1.6% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 23.3% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.6% | 42.5% | 6.9% | 33.8% | 8.7% |
| Other | 4% | 2.1% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 88.7% | 82% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 84.5% 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 | 94.1% | 84.5% | -9.6% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 5.7% | 4.3% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 5.7% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 84.8% | -9.3% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 37.7% | 46.2% | -8.5% |
| Hindu | 4.7% | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rowan Drive was 47.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.8% lower than the Emersons Green average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Rowan Drive has the 28th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Emersons Green and the 421st lowest crime rate of 875 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Rowan Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-03-26 | £203,035 |
| 19 Rowan Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-03-26 | £203,035 |
| 43 Rowan Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £362,000 | 2024-11-29 | £371,575 |
| 37 Rowan Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-09-07 | £300,421 |
| 43 Rowan Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2023-05-26 | £360,731 |
BS16 7GZ 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 | 141 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 4,062 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyde Green Primary School Willowherb Road , Emersons Green BS16 7LH | 3out of 4 | 342 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emersons Green Primary School Guest Avenue , Emersons Green BS16 7GA | 3out of 4 | 971 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emersons Green Primary School Guest Avenue , Emersons Green BS16 7GA | - not rated | 971 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mangotsfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Church Farm Road , Emersons Green BS16 7EY | - not rated | 1,115 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mangotsfield Church of England Primary School Church Farm Road , Emersons Green BS16 7EY | - not rated | 1,115 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,726 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downend School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA | 3out of 4 | 1,726 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mangotsfield School Rodway Hill , Mangotsfield BS16 9LH | 3out of 4 | 2,059 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mangotsfield School Rodway Hill , Mangotsfield BS16 9LH | - not rated | 2,059 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsfield School Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT | - not rated | 4,230 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 | 3,804 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 | 4,230 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Steiner Academy Bristol College Road , Fishponds BS16 2JP | - not rated | 4,606 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 3,605 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | - not rated | 3,605 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmtree Grove School Ltd 266 Overndale Road , BS16 2RG | - not rated | 3,709 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracefield Preparatory School 266 Overndale Road , Fishponds BS16 2RG | - not rated | 3,802 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Soundwell Academy St Stephens Road , BS16 4RL | 3out of 4 | 3,805 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottegino's | Emerson Way, Emersons Green | 366 yd | |
| The Fishing Boat | Unit 1, The Village | 373 yd | |
| Costa | Unit 8, The Village | 373 yd | |
| Subway - The Pod Emersons Green | The Pod, The Village | 373 yd | |
| Coffee At Mine Ltd | Lyde Green Community Centre, Thistle Close | 434 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mill House | Emerson Way, Emersons Green | 542 yd | |
| The Langley Arms | Guest Avenue, Emersons Green | 806 yd | |
| The Folly Inn | Westerleigh Road, Emersons Green | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 3, The Village | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Emerson Way, Emersons Green | 366 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet (Emersons Green) | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, The Village | 366 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Unit 3, The Village | 373 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Howsmoor Lane, Emersons Green | 621 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lyde Green Primary School WILLOWHERB ROAD | grass pitches | 346 yd |
| Lyde Green Community Centre THISTLE CLOSE | 387 yd | |
| Elite Fitness And Leisure (Emersons Green) (Closed) Emerson Way | health and fitness suite | 541 yd |
| Lyde Green Sports Ground Howsmoor Lane | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| Emersons Green Primary School GUEST AVENUE | grass pitches | 977 yd |
| Blackhorse Road Playing Fields DIBDEN LANE | grass pitches | 1,063 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 309.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 39.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.