Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

SHARPLES CLOSE, BS16 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHARPLES CLOSE, BS16 1AQ.

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Population

495

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 44,000 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BS16 1AQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BS16 1AQ's low deprivation rank, 64% ownership, and £490k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BS16 1AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sharples Close, 1.0km from Lockleaze in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Lockleaze ward and the Bristol North West constituency.

For families considering a move, BS16 1AQ represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £490k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for BS16 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00178057 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS16 1AQ. The average age is 37.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.2%
Asian / British Asian10.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed5.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 479,500

4 sales · Mean £ 478,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BS16 1AQ has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences94
Anti-social behaviour18
Burglary17
Public order13
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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Wallscourt Farm Academy

Good401 pupils0.4 km
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Trinity Academy

425 pupils1.1 km
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Stoke Park Primary School

Good248 pupils1.1 km
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Filton Avenue Nursery School

Outstanding132 pupils1.3 km
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Upper Horfield Primary School

Requires Improvement183 pupils1.4 km
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Shield Road Primary School

Good218 pupils1.4 km
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Filton Avenue Primary School

Good645 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Lockleaze Sports Centre (Terrace Bar)0.7 km
  • Starbucks0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • The Greener Greens Co0.9 km
  • Alligator Polish Food Shop0.8 km
  • Costcutter0.8 km
  • Crispy Cod Fish Bar0.7 km
  • McColls0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Costa R Block @ UWE0.8 km
  • Crussh @ Uwe Now Called Aspretto0.8 km
  • ESS - Neighbourhood 20.7 km
  • ESS - Neighbourhood 30.7 km
  • The Atrium Cafe0.8 km
  • + 10 more
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Del Vecchio's0.8 km
  • Burgerland0.7 km
  • Hong Kong0.7 km
  • Hao Wei0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Southern Co-Operative0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Filton Abbey Wood1.5 km
  • Bristol Parkway2.5 km
  • Stapleton Road3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • The Square0.2 km
  • The Square0.2 km
  • Wallshut Wood0.2 km
  • Hogarth Walk0.2 km
  • Wallshut Wood0.3 km