The Sidings is in Mangotsfield, Bristol and in South Gloucestershire district. BS16 9QW is located in the New Cheltenham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kingswood. This postcode has been in use since 2007-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Sidings, Mangotsfield, Bristol, BS16 9QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS16 9QZ, BS15 4NW, BS16 9QX, BS15 4PE, BS15 4NP, BS16 9QN, BS16 9QY, BS15 4AH, BS16 9LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS16 9QW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.3% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.7% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 50.3% | 38.5% | -11.8% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.2% | 47% | 7.8% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 7% | 9.3% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 56.2% | 55.1% | -1.1% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 32% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 11.7% | 4.4% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 0.9% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| 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 9QW this area, 7.7% 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 | 10.6% | 7.7% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 11.8% | 1.7% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 14.6% | -5.0% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.6% | 21.5% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.7% | 37.4% | 1.7% | 33.8% | 3.6% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.6% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 87.7% | 85.3% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 3.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 77.1% 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 | 90.4% | 77.1% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 8.3% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.4% | 76.8% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 7.3% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.2% | 37.2% | 14.0% |
| Christian | 32.3% | 46.2% | -13.9% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Sidings was 112.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 119.9% higher than the Boyd Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Sidings has the 7th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Boyd Valley and the 137th highest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 The Sidings, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-06-21 | £209,153 |
| 82 The Sidings, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-12-20 | £199,235 |
| 84 The Sidings, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-09-22 | £204,979 |
| 8 The Sidings, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2023-08-11 | £99,412 |
| 33 The Sidings, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-05-19 | £350,176 |
BS16 9QW 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 | 121 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL | 3out of 4 | 3,145 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | 4out of 4 | 3,644 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 5,427 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 | 444 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tynings School Eastleigh Close , BS16 4SG | 2out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Infant School Lansdown Road , Kingswood BS15 1XD | 3out of 4 | 1,546 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 | 1,588 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mangotsfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Church Farm Road , Emersons Green BS16 7EY | 4out of 4 | 1,814 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 | 895 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Digitech Studio School Tower Road North , Warmley BS30 8XQ | 2out of 4 | 1,963 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downend School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA | 3out of 4 | 2,480 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Cabot Academy Woodside Road , Kingswood BS15 8BD | 3out of 4 | 2,942 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | 3out of 4 | 3,344 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 | 1,389 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 | 1,301 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warmley Park School Tower Road North , Warmley BS30 8XL | 3out of 4 | 1,969 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | 3out of 4 | 2,824 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Briarwood School Briar Way , Fishponds BS16 4EA | 3out of 4 | 2,880 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracefield Preparatory School 266 Overndale Road , Fishponds BS16 2RG | - not rated | 2,900 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| T-CEEs | The Kitchen, Station Road Workshops | 555 yd | |
| Kingsmeadow@Made Forever | Made For Ever Youth Centre, Fisher Road | 654 yd | |
| Kingswood Fire Station | Avon Fire Brigade, Tenniscourt Road | 951 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe | The Horsehoe, 41 Siston Common | 309 yd | |
| The Jolly Cobbler | Chiphouse Road, Kingswood | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flamers Star And Tasty Burger | 137 Station Road, Kingswood | 792 yd | |
| Lee's Takeaway | 139 Station Road, Kingswood | 800 yd | |
| Favourite Chicken | 141 Station Road, Kingswood | 805 yd | |
| Chung's Fish Bar | 128 Pound Road, Kingswood | 931 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fisher Road Playing Field FISHER ROAD | grass pitches | 595 yd |
| Kings Forest Primary School STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 596 yd |
| Shortwood Lodge Golf Club CARSONS ROAD | golf | 680 yd |
| Tenniscourt Road FISHER ROAD | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Mangotsfield School RODWAY HILL | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 945 yd |
| Pomphrey Hill Playing Fields POMPHEY HILL PLAYING FIELDS POMPHEY HILL PLAYING FIELDS POMPHREY HILL | grass pitches | 1,089 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 | 65.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 65.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 65.5% |
| 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 | 54.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.