BS16 1BA is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Stapleton in Kingswood and Fishponds. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Eastville ward and the Bristol East constituency.
This is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BS16 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00073621 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BS16 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS16 1BA.
368
39
£ 45,400 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS16 1BA 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.
Area Character
BS16 1BA is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS16 1BA. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS16 1BA has low crime rates — 22 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.
school Local Schools
Glenfrome Primary School
Stoke Park Primary School
Trinity Academy
Bristol Metropolitan Academy
May Park Primary School
St Matthias Academy
Begbrook Primary Academy
Fairfield High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Queens Head1.0 km
- Masons Arms0.5 km
- Stapleton Cricket Club0.2 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Eastville Park SS0.9 km
- Elm Tree Farm Shop0.2 km
- Texaco MFG0.5 km
- Averay Road Premier0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Park One Coffee and Kitchen0.1 km
- The Chalet Tea Gardens0.8 km
- Artis Dice Pizza1.0 km
- Subway0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stapleton Road1.7 km
- Lawrence Hill2.7 km
- Montpelier2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Stapleton Church0.1 km
- The Chine0.2 km
- Stapleton Church0.2 km
- The Chine0.3 km
- Glenfrome Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BS161BA · Data under Open Government Licence