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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.

People

Gender

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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49%48.7%-0.3% 51.0% -2.3%
Male51%51.3%0.3% 49.0% 2.3%

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 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single30.4%30.5%0.1% 37.9% -7.4%
Married: Opposite sex56.8%55.5%-1.3% 44.2% 11.3%
Married: Same sex0%0.7%0.7% 0.3% 0.4%
Separated1.4%1.8%0.4% 2.2% -0.4%
Divorced3.7%5.9%2.2% 9.1% -3.2%
Widowed7.8%5.5%-2.3% 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.

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health51.9%46.3%-5.6% 48.4% -2.1%
Good health35%41.2%6.2% 33.6% 7.6%
Fair health8.6%10.7%2.1% 12.7% -2.0%
Bad health2.9%1.8%-1.1% 4.0% -2.2%
Very bad health1.7%0%-1.7% 1.2% -1.2%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications15.9%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 Levels19.3%13.3%-6.0% 13.4% -0.1%
Apprenticeship6.4%8.5%2.1% 5.3% 3.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels12.5%19.3%6.8% 16.9% 2.4%
Degree or Similar29.1%36.3%7.2% 33.8% 2.5%
Other4.7%3%-1.7% 2.8% 0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0%0.3%0.3% 0.7% -0.4%
Indian0%3.3%3.3% 3.1% 0.2%
Pakistani0%1.8%1.8% 2.7% -0.9%
Other Asian0.6%2.4%1.8% 1.6% 0.8%
Black African0.6%0%-0.6% 2.5% -2.5%
Mixed White and Asian0.9%1.2%0.3% 0.8% 0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean2.3%0.3%-2.0% 0.9% -0.6%
Mixed Other0%0.3%0.3% 0.8% -0.5%
White94%88.4%-5.6% 81.4% 7.0%
Arab0%1.2%1.2% 0.6% 0.6%
Other1.7%0.9%-0.8% 1.6% -0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom96.6%91.4%-5.2% 83.2% 8.2%
European Union2%1.2%-0.8% 6.1% -4.9%
Rest of Europe0%0.6%0.6% 0.8% -0.2%
Africa0.3%1.2%0.9% 2.7% -1.5%
Middle East and Asia0.9%5.3%4.4% 5.6% -0.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.3%0.3%0.0% 1.3% -1.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK95.7%91.4%-4.3% 83.2% 8.2%
10+ Years0.6%5.9%5.3% 9.8% -3.9%
5-10 Years1.1%0.6%-0.5% 2.9% -2.3%
2-5 Years0.9%0%-0.9% 2.2% -2.2%
Less than 2 years1.7%2.1%0.4% 1.9% 0.2%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom87.2% 76.7% 10.5%
France0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Other EU countries0.6% 1.5% -0.9%
Turkey0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
North Africa1.2% 0.1% 1.1%
Southern Asia1.5% 1.2% 0.3%
No passport held8.7% 13.5% -4.8%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion39.8% 37.2% 2.6%
Christian46% 46.2% -0.2%
Buddhist0.6% 0.5% 0.1%
Muslim3.8% 6.5% -2.7%
Sikh2.9% 0.9% 2.0%
Other religion0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Not answered6.5% 6.0% 0.5%

Safety

Is Kingston Drive Street dangerous?

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%.



🔎 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 9BQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Kingston Drive are based on 24 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Gloucestershire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Kingston Drive, Mangotsfield, Bristol, BS16 9BQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for BS16 9BQ

Average Price
£365,660
Semi-Detached
£362,246
Terraced
£372,676
Detached
£378,755
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Kingston Drive

Average Price
£371,104
Semi-Detached
£365,957
Terraced
£386,193
Detached
£367,012
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Kingston DriveStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
35 Kingston Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire
Terraced, an established residential building
£485,0002024-11-29 £497,828
15 Kingston Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire
Terraced, an established residential building
£288,0002024-01-12 £306,209
17 Kingston Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£320,0002023-05-12 £332,800
19 Kingston Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£397,0002022-08-23 £411,193
5 Kingston Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£340,0002021-08-19 £395,367
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BS16 9BQ

Employment

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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee93
Retired71
Part-Time Employee47
Self-Employed18
Student (economically inactive)18
Looking after home or family7
Other6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5
Unemployed5
Long-Term Sick or disabled3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles25
Human health and social work activities24
Manufacturing20
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security20
Education19
Construction14
Professional, scientific and technical activities14
Administrative and support service activities12
Accommodation and food service activities11
Transport and storage11
Financial and insurance activities9
Other7
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities4
Information and communication4
Real estate activities1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Nursery

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

Primary

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

Secondary

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

16 plus

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

All-through

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

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 2,097 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.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Elior UK At Hanover Badminton GardensBeaufort Road, Downend661 yd
SubwayBlackhorse Garage, Westerleigh Road804 yd
Mezze At The Green DragonGreen Dragon, 44 Badminton Road942 yd
Beehive Coffee House14 Badminton Road, Downend1,009 yd
Emersons Green JNR FCWalkers Playing Fields, Blackhorse Lane1,009 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Huntsman TavernersThe Huntsman, Westerleigh Road349 yd
The Lamb Inn36 Windsor Place, Mangotsfield685 yd
The Langley ArmsGuest Avenue, Emersons Green728 yd
The Red Lion39 St James Street, Mangotsfield907 yd
The Mill HouseEmerson Way, Emersons Green1,010 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Rajastan Royal34 Westbourne Road, Downend679 yd
Star Fish Bar30 Westbourne Road, Downend694 yd
Lucky House59 St James Street, Mangotsfield836 yd
Rajastan,Tasty Treat, Pizza Wala, Desert Parlour27 Badminton Road, Downend1,042 yd
Tasty Treat/The Fat Pizza/ Redrose Indian Cuisine27 Badminton Road, Downend1,042 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Wm Morrison Supermarkets LimitedMorrisons, 692-716 Fishponds Road687 yd
Sainsbury's4 Badminton Road, Downend1,058 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Downend Sports Centre
WESTERLEIGH ROAD
artificial grass pitch, squash courts264 yd
Barley Close Community Primary School
BARLEY CLOSE
grass pitches, swimming pool394 yd
Blackhorse Road Playing Fields
DIBDEN LANE
grass pitches469 yd
Windsor Place (Closed)
The Laurels
grass pitches504 yd
Emersons Green Primary School
GUEST AVENUE
grass pitches569 yd
Badminton Road Playing Fields
SUTHERLAND AVENUE
grass pitches591 yd
St. Augustine Of Canterbury Primary School
Boscombe Crescent
grass pitches616 yd
King George V Playing Field
CLEEVE LODGE CLOSE
grass pitches686 yd
Vinney Green Secure Unit
EMERSONS GREEN LANE
artificial grass pitch820 yd
Walkers Playing Fields
WESTONS HILL DRIVE
grass pitches851 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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 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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed141.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed14.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed15.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

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