Castle Road, Pucklechurch, Bristol, BS16 9RF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS16 9RF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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	51.7%	49.9%	-1.8%	51.0%	-1.1%
Male	48.3%	50.1%	1.8%	49.0%	1.1%

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 9RF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.7% 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	27.3%	20%	-7.3%	37.9%	-17.9%
Married: Opposite sex	57%	62.7%	5.7%	44.2%	18.5%
Separated	1%	1.7%	0.7%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	8%	7.5%	-0.5%	9.1%	-1.6%
Widowed	6.7%	8.1%	1.4%	6.1%	2.0%

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 (85.3%) 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	46.6%	47.2%	0.6%	48.4%	-1.2%
Good health	39.7%	38.1%	-1.6%	33.6%	4.5%
Fair health	11.5%	10.9%	-0.6%	12.7%	-1.8%
Bad health	2%	3.5%	1.5%	4.0%	-0.5%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.9%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	17%	12.3%	-4.7%	18.2%	-5.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.7%	9.2%	-4.5%	9.6%	-0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15%	10.6%	-4.4%	13.4%	-2.8%
Apprenticeship	4.7%	10.9%	6.2%	5.3%	5.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11%	17.1%	6.1%	16.9%	0.2%
Degree or Similar	36%	38.9%	2.9%	33.8%	5.1%
Other	2.7%	1%	-1.7%	2.8%	-1.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	3.1%	-2.5%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
White	98.6%	97.6%	-1.0%	81.4%	16.2%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.8% 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	96.1%	93.8%	-2.3%	83.2%	10.6%
European Union	1.1%	2.1%	1.0%	6.1%	-4.0%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	0.8%	0.1%
Africa	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	5.6%	-4.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	1.5%	0.9%	1.3%	0.2%
Oceania	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.5%	94.1%	-1.4%	83.2%	10.9%
10+ Years	0.8%	5.6%	4.8%	9.8%	-4.2%
5-10 Years	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.8%	0%	-2.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.8%	76.7%	12.1%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	9.8%	13.5%	-3.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.3%	37.2%	2.1%
Christian	56.8%	46.2%	10.6%
Hindu	0.6%	1.7%	-1.1%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Not answered	3%	6.0%	-3.0%

Safety

Is Castle Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Road was 86.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.5% higher than the Boyd Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Castle Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Boyd Valley and the 205th highest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£51,700

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in BS16 9RF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Castle Road are based on 43 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 Castle Road, Pucklechurch, Bristol, BS16 9RF

Estimated Average Property Prices for BS16 9RF

Average Price
£496,469

Semi-Detached
£389,094

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£675,426

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Castle Road

Average Price
£486,544

Semi-Detached
£386,305

Terraced
£292,734

Detached
£639,247

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Castle Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
33 Castle Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£462,500	2021-05-27	£562,875
1 Castle Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2020-07-01	£241,307
Harwood Farm Castle Road, Bristol, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£672,500	2019-05-15	£856,446
29 Castle Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£475,000	2017-01-06	£649,764
10 Castle Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2016-12-02	£413,712

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BS16 9RF

Employment

BS16 9RF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 retired residents living in BS16 9RF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	115
Full-Time Employee	94
Part-Time Employee	33
Self-Employed	19
Looking after home or family	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Student (economically inactive)	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	4
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	36
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	19
Human health and social work activities	18
Information and communication	15
Education	15
Manufacturing	13
Transport and storage	13
Construction	11
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Other	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Financial and insurance activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pucklechurch CofE VC Primary School Castle Road , Pucklechurch BS16 9RF	3out of 4	71 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lyde Green Primary School Willowherb Road , Emersons Green BS16 7LH	3out of 4	2,964 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Mangotsfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Church Farm Road , Emersons Green BS16 7EY	4out of 4	3,405 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Emersons Green Primary School Guest Avenue , Emersons Green BS16 7GA	3out of 4	3,756 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Barley Close Community Primary School Barley Close , Mangotsfield BS16 9DL	3out of 4	4,205 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Mangotsfield School Rodway Hill , Mangotsfield BS16 9LH	2out of 4	3,957 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Downend School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA	3out of 4	4,578 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Digitech Studio School Tower Road North , Warmley BS30 8XQ	2out of 4	5,263 yd	Studio schools	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
King's Oak Academy Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT	3out of 4	5,127 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Immanuel Christian School Rodford Tabernacle , BS37 8QG	- not rated	4,056 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Culverhill School Kelston Close , Yate BS37 8SZ	3out of 4	4,830 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Warmley Park School Tower Road North , Warmley BS30 8XL	3out of 4	5,121 yd	Community special school	Yes	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
The Old Dairy Pucklechurch	The Coach House, 23 Westerleigh Road		320 yd
Little Nannie's Cafe	Feltham Farm, Hinton Road		998 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Star	37 Castle Road, Pucklechurch	130 yd
Rose And Crown	Rose And Crown Inn, Parkfield Road	578 yd
Pucklechurch Village Sports & Social Club	Pucklechurch Village Sports And Social Club, St Aldams Drive	709 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Rose And Crown	Rose And Crown Inn, Parkfield Road		578 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Pucklechurch Recreation Field HILLVIEW ROAD	grass pitches	221 yd
Hmp Ashfield SHORTWOOD ROAD	artificial grass pitch	894 yd

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	4.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	4.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	4.5%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	67 Mbit/s
Average download speed	61.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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