Arnold Road is in Mangotsfield, Bristol and in South Gloucestershire district. BS16 9LZ is located in the New Cheltenham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kingswood. This postcode has been in use since 2007-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Arnold Road, Mangotsfield, Bristol, BS16 9LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS16 9LB, BS16 9LA, BS16 9QP, BS16 9QS, BS16 9QR, BS16 9QN, BS16 9LD, BS16 9LY, BS16 9QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS16 9LZ has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 45.9% | 48% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 54.1% | 52% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BS16 9LZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.9% 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 | 37.1% | 37.1% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.5% | 54.9% | 2.4% | 44.2% | 10.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 5.6% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (94.1%) 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 | 72.1% | 56.6% | -15.5% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 24.1% | 37.5% | 13.4% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 2.9% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -7.6% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 9LZ this area, 8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5% | 8% | 3.0% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 8.7% | -0.1% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 12.2% | -7.8% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22.9% | 22% | -0.9% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.2% | 47% | 7.8% | 33.8% | 13.2% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.1% | 84.9% | -7.2% | 81.4% | 3.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 86.8% 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 | 90% | 86.8% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90% | 86.8% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 8.9% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.3% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 76.7% | 13.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arnold Road was 72.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.5% higher than the Boyd Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Arnold Road has the 26th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Boyd Valley and the 269th highest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Arnold Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2023-06-02 | £478,872 |
| 19 Arnold Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2022-12-19 | £369,693 |
| Garage Associated With 35 Arnold Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Other, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2022-10-14 | £472,822 |
| 31 Arnold Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-07-04 | £284,152 |
| 1 Arnold Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £294,000 | 2022-04-15 | £326,667 |
BS16 9LZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BS16 9LZ 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BS16 9LZ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 142 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Education | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 3,089 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | 4out of 4 | 3,760 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings' Forest Primary School Station Road , Kingswood BS15 4PQ | 3out of 4 | 548 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tynings School Eastleigh Close , BS16 4SG | 2out of 4 | 1,152 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 | 1,553 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Infant School Lansdown Road , Kingswood BS15 1XD | 3out of 4 | 1,662 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell Lansdown Road , Kingswood BS15 1XD | 4out of 4 | 1,699 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 2out of 4 | 635 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Digitech Studio School Tower Road North , Warmley BS30 8XQ | 2out of 4 | 2,206 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downend School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA | 3out of 4 | 2,251 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Cabot Academy Woodside Road , Kingswood BS15 8BD | 3out of 4 | 3,149 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | 3out of 4 | 3,456 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 | 1,645 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Horizons Learning Centre Mulberry Drive , BS15 4EA | 3out of 4 | 1,521 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warmley Park School Tower Road North , Warmley BS30 8XL | 3out of 4 | 2,203 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | 3out of 4 | 2,741 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracefield Preparatory School 266 Overndale Road , Fishponds BS16 2RG | - not rated | 2,833 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Briarwood School Briar Way , Fishponds BS16 4EA | 3out of 4 | 2,898 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| T-CEEs | The Kitchen, Station Road Workshops | 566 yd | |
| Kingsmeadow@Made Forever | Made For Ever Youth Centre, Fisher Road | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe | The Horsehoe, 41 Siston Common | 569 yd | |
| The Jolly Cobbler | Chiphouse Road, Kingswood | 1,078 yd | |
| Cleve Rugby Club | The Hayfields Rugby Football Ground, Cossham Street | 1,081 yd | |
| Mangotsfield United F C | Cossham Street, Mangotsfield | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flamers Star And Tasty Burger | 137 Station Road, Kingswood | 776 yd | |
| Lee's Takeaway | 139 Station Road, Kingswood | 785 yd | |
| Favourite Chicken | 141 Station Road, Kingswood | 791 yd | |
| Pepe's | 19 St James Place, Mangotsfield | 1,061 yd | |
| Pepe's | 19 St James Place, Mangotsfield | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 22-24 St James Place, Mangotsfield | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shortwood Lodge Golf Club CARSONS ROAD | golf | 620 yd |
| Mangotsfield School RODWAY HILL | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 691 yd |
| Kings Forest Primary School STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 700 yd |
| Pomphrey Hill Playing Fields POMPHEY HILL PLAYING FIELDS POMPHEY HILL PLAYING FIELDS POMPHREY HILL | grass pitches | 839 yd |
| Fisher Road Playing Field FISHER ROAD | grass pitches | 843 yd |
| Mangotsfield United Football Club COSSHAM STREET | grass pitches | 1,000 yd |
| Cleve Rfc COSSHAM STREET | grass pitches | 1,005 yd |
| Tenniscourt Road FISHER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,019 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 | 61.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.