Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

BS16 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS16 1AR.

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Population

368

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BS16 1AR 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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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and average age 39, BS16 1AR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £439k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

BS16 1AR is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Stapleton in Kingswood and Fishponds. Administratively it sits within Eastville ward and the Bristol East constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bristol, City of.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £439k.

Census 2021 statistics for BS16 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00073621 (shared with 13 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 1AR. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.4%
Asian / British Asian19.6%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed8.7%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 399,250

2 sales · Mean £ 399,250

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

BS16 1AR has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences26
Burglary9
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson5
Drugs4

school Local Schools

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Glenfrome Primary School

Good412 pupils0.7 km
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Stoke Park Primary School

Good248 pupils1.0 km
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Trinity Academy

425 pupils1.0 km
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Bristol Metropolitan Academy

Good1050 pupils1.1 km
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May Park Primary School

Inadequate494 pupils1.1 km
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St Matthias Academy

Requires Improvement21 pupils1.3 km
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Begbrook Primary Academy

Good635 pupils1.4 km
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Fairfield High School

Good1069 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • One The Nursery1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Queens Head0.9 km
  • Masons Arms0.5 km
  • Stapleton Cricket Club0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Cafe Mar Bar0.9 km
  • Park One Coffee and Kitchen0.1 km
  • The Chalet Tea Gardens0.8 km
  • Artis Dice Pizza1.0 km
  • CHESS1.0 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Carribbeanfix0.9 km
  • Inner Fire0.9 km
  • The Golden Wok1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Costcutter0.9 km
  • Eastville Park SS0.8 km
  • Elm Tree Farm Shop0.3 km
  • Texaco MFG0.5 km
  • Averay Road Premier0.4 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stapleton Road1.7 km
  • Lawrence Hill2.7 km
  • Montpelier2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Stapleton Church0.1 km
  • Stapleton Church0.2 km
  • The Chine0.2 km
  • The Chine0.3 km
  • Glenfrome Road0.5 km