BS16 1BE is a safe, established residential area on Bell Hill, 0.1km from Stapleton in Kingswood and Fishponds. Administratively it sits within Eastville ward and the Bristol East constituency.
For families considering a move, BS16 1BE represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £615k.
Census 2021 statistics for BS16 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00073621 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BELL HILL, BS16 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELL HILL, BS16 1BE.
368
39
£ 45,400 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS16 1BE 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BS16 1BE combines high owner-occupation (68%), strong property values (£615k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £615k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS16 1BE. 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
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
Detached
£ 615,000
3 sales · Mean £ 668,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BS16 1BE is moderate at 50 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
May Park Primary School
Bristol Metropolitan Academy
Fairfield High School
St Matthias Academy
Begbrook Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Queens Head0.9 km
- Masons Arms0.6 km
- Stapleton Cricket Club0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Cafe Mar Bar1.0 km
- The Chalet Tea Gardens0.9 km
- Park One Coffee and Kitchen0.1 km
- The Old Library1.0 km
- The Old Library1.0 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Carribbeanfix1.0 km
- Inner Fire1.0 km
- The Golden Wok1.0 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Texaco MFG0.6 km
- Costcutter1.0 km
- Eastville Park SS0.8 km
- Elm Tree Farm Shop0.3 km
- Averay Road Premier0.4 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Extra1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stapleton Road1.6 km
- Lawrence Hill2.6 km
- Montpelier2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Stapleton Church0.0 km
- Stapleton Church0.1 km
- The Chine0.3 km
- Glenfrome Road0.4 km
- Glenfrome Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BS161BE · Data under Open Government Licence