Acorn Drive is in Emersons Green, Bristol and in South Gloucestershire district. BS16 7HQ 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 Acorn Drive, Emersons Green, Bristol, BS16 7HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS16 7FU, BS16 7HS, BS16 7HT, BS16 7HU, BS16 7FP, BS16 7FT, BS16 7GX, BS16 7GZ, BS16 7GY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS16 7HQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 46.8% | 53% | 6.2% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 53.2% | 47% | -6.2% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 7HQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.3% 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% | 47.3% | 12.3% | 37.9% | 9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.1% | 38.8% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 8% | -6.1% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| 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 (89%) 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% | 59.8% | 10.3% | 48.4% | 11.4% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 29.2% | -8.2% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 8.5% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| 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 7HQ this area, 7.6% 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% | 7.6% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 12.7% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 15.3% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 5.5% | -0.7% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 17.4% | 2.7% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.6% | 39.4% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 5.6% |
| Other | 4% | 2.1% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.5% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 6.8% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 88.7% | 78.5% | -10.2% | 81.4% | -2.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 84.1% 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 | 94.1% | 84.1% | -10.0% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 5.1% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 5.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 4.2% | 3.7% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 83.9% | -10.2% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.5% | 37.2% | 23.3% |
| Christian | 27.8% | 46.2% | -18.4% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Acorn Drive was 83.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.1% higher than the Emersons Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Acorn Drive has the 11th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Emersons Green and the 214th highest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Acorn Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2021-04-09 | £511,151 |
| 33 Acorn Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £299,950 | 2020-09-18 | £377,688 |
| 33 Acorn Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £299,995 | 2017-09-15 | £398,703 |
| 31 Acorn Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £300,995 | 2017-06-30 | £413,918 |
| 27 Acorn Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £298,995 | 2017-06-30 | £411,168 |
BS16 7HQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 122 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Retired | 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,974 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 | 301 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emersons Green Primary School Guest Avenue , Emersons Green BS16 7GA | 3out of 4 | 929 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackhorse Primary School Blackhorse Lane , Emersons Green BS16 6TR | 3out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mangotsfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Church Farm Road , Emersons Green BS16 7EY | 4out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barley Close Community Primary School Barley Close , Mangotsfield BS16 9DL | 3out of 4 | 1,524 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 | 1,616 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mangotsfield School Rodway Hill , Mangotsfield BS16 9LH | 2out of 4 | 2,152 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterbourne Academy High Street , Winterbourne BS36 1JL | 1out of 4 | 4,272 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Digitech Studio School Tower Road North , Warmley BS30 8XQ | 2out of 4 | 4,847 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | 3out of 4 | 5,329 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3out of 4 | 4,365 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,519 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracefield Preparatory School 266 Overndale Road , Fishponds BS16 2RG | - not rated | 3,719 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons Learning Centre Mulberry Drive , BS15 4EA | 3out of 4 | 4,198 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Gloucestershire Hospital Home Teaching Service School Room , Frenchay BS16 1LE | - not rated | 4,216 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel Christian School Rodford Tabernacle , BS37 8QG | - not rated | 4,254 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee At Mine Ltd | Lyde Green Community Centre, Thistle Close | 358 yd | |
| Bottegino's | Emerson Way, Emersons Green | 425 yd | |
| The Fishing Boat | Unit 1, The Village | 455 yd | |
| Costa | Unit 8, The Village | 455 yd | |
| Subway - The Pod Emersons Green | The Pod, The Village | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mill House | Emerson Way, Emersons Green | 494 yd | |
| The Langley Arms | Guest Avenue, Emersons Green | 773 yd | |
| The Folly Inn | Westerleigh Road, Emersons Green | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 3, The Village | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Emerson Way, Emersons Green | 425 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet (Emersons Green) | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, The Village | 425 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Unit 3, The Village | 455 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Howsmoor Lane, Emersons Green | 576 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lyde Green Primary School WILLOWHERB ROAD | grass pitches | 267 yd |
| Lyde Green Community Centre THISTLE CLOSE | 294 yd | |
| Lyde Green Sports Ground Howsmoor Lane | grass pitches | 492 yd |
| Elite Fitness And Leisure (Emersons Green) (Closed) Emerson Way | health and fitness suite | 494 yd |
| Emersons Green Primary School GUEST AVENUE | grass pitches | 983 yd |
| Blackhorse Road Playing Fields DIBDEN LANE | grass pitches | 1,033 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 | 140.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.