Kingston Drive is in Mangotsfield, Bristol and in South Gloucestershire district. BS16 9BQ is located in the Staple Hill & Mangotsfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kingswood. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kingston Drive, Mangotsfield, Bristol, BS16 9BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS16 6XD, BS16 9BJ, BS16 9BL, BS16 6XB, BS16 9DU, BS16 9BH, BS16 6UX, BS16 9DN, BS16 9DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS16 9BQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 49% | 48.7% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 51% | 51.3% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 9BQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.5% 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 | 30.4% | 30.5% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.8% | 55.5% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 11.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 5.5% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 51.9% | 46.3% | -5.6% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 35% | 41.2% | 6.2% | 33.6% | 7.6% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 10.7% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.9% | 10.7% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 8.9% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 13.3% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 8.5% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 19.3% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.1% | 36.3% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 2.5% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94% | 88.4% | -5.6% | 81.4% | 7.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 91.4% 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 | 96.6% | 91.4% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 5.3% | 4.4% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 91.4% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Sikh | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingston Drive was 68.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.8% lower than the Emersons Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kingston Drive has the 21st highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Emersons Green and the 310th highest crime rate of 875 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.8%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Kingston Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2024-11-29 | £497,828 |
| 15 Kingston Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £288,000 | 2024-01-12 | £306,209 |
| 17 Kingston Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-05-12 | £332,800 |
| 19 Kingston Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £397,000 | 2022-08-23 | £411,193 |
| 5 Kingston Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-08-19 | £395,367 |
BS16 9BQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,552 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | - not rated | 4,221 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barley Close Community Primary School Barley Close , Mangotsfield BS16 9DL | 2out of 4 | 395 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanbridge Primary School Stanbridge Road , Downend BS16 6AL | - not rated | 413 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanbridge Primary School Stanbridge Road , Downend BS16 6AL | 3out of 4 | 413 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emersons Green Primary School Guest Avenue , Emersons Green BS16 7GA | 3out of 4 | 578 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emersons Green Primary School Guest Avenue , Emersons Green BS16 7GA | - not rated | 578 yd | Community school | 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 | 254 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downend School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA | 3out of 4 | 254 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mangotsfield School Rodway Hill , Mangotsfield BS16 9LH | 3out of 4 | 1,510 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mangotsfield School Rodway Hill , Mangotsfield BS16 9LH | - not rated | 1,510 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsfield School Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT | - not rated | 3,724 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 | 2,642 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steiner Academy Bristol College Road , Fishponds BS16 2JP | - not rated | 3,094 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Oak Academy Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT | - not rated | 3,724 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 | 2,097 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | - not rated | 2,097 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmtree Grove School Ltd 266 Overndale Road , BS16 2RG | - not rated | 2,201 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracefield Preparatory School 266 Overndale Road , Fishponds BS16 2RG | - not rated | 2,296 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Soundwell Academy St Stephens Road , BS16 4RL | 3out of 4 | 2,642 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elior UK At Hanover Badminton Gardens | Beaufort Road, Downend | 661 yd | |
| Subway | Blackhorse Garage, Westerleigh Road | 804 yd | |
| Mezze At The Green Dragon | Green Dragon, 44 Badminton Road | 942 yd | |
| Beehive Coffee House | 14 Badminton Road, Downend | 1,009 yd | |
| Emersons Green JNR FC | Walkers Playing Fields, Blackhorse Lane | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Huntsman Taverners | The Huntsman, Westerleigh Road | 349 yd | |
| The Lamb Inn | 36 Windsor Place, Mangotsfield | 685 yd | |
| The Langley Arms | Guest Avenue, Emersons Green | 728 yd | |
| The Red Lion | 39 St James Street, Mangotsfield | 907 yd | |
| The Mill House | Emerson Way, Emersons Green | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajastan Royal | 34 Westbourne Road, Downend | 679 yd | |
| Star Fish Bar | 30 Westbourne Road, Downend | 694 yd | |
| Lucky House | 59 St James Street, Mangotsfield | 836 yd | |
| Rajastan,Tasty Treat, Pizza Wala, Desert Parlour | 27 Badminton Road, Downend | 1,042 yd | |
| Tasty Treat/The Fat Pizza/ Redrose Indian Cuisine | 27 Badminton Road, Downend | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons, 692-716 Fishponds Road | 687 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 4 Badminton Road, Downend | 1,058 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Downend Sports Centre WESTERLEIGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, squash courts | 264 yd |
| Barley Close Community Primary School BARLEY CLOSE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 394 yd |
| Blackhorse Road Playing Fields DIBDEN LANE | grass pitches | 469 yd |
| Windsor Place (Closed) The Laurels | grass pitches | 504 yd |
| Emersons Green Primary School GUEST AVENUE | grass pitches | 569 yd |
| Badminton Road Playing Fields SUTHERLAND AVENUE | grass pitches | 591 yd |
| St. Augustine Of Canterbury Primary School Boscombe Crescent | grass pitches | 616 yd |
| King George V Playing Field CLEEVE LODGE CLOSE | grass pitches | 686 yd |
| Vinney Green Secure Unit EMERSONS GREEN LANE | artificial grass pitch | 820 yd |
| Walkers Playing Fields WESTONS HILL DRIVE | grass pitches | 851 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 | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| 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 | 141.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.