BS16 1BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Baily Place, 0.9km from Lockleaze in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Lockleaze ward and the Bristol North West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £383k. 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 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00178057 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BAILY PLACE, BS16 1BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BAILY PLACE, BS16 1BG.
495
38
£ 44,000 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS16 1BG 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 38, BS16 1BG has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £383k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS16 1BG. 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
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
£ 500,000
8 sales · Mean £ 510,625
Flat
£ 224,000
5 sales · Mean £ 226,970
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BS16 1BG is moderate at 54 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
Wallscourt Farm Academy
Stoke Park Primary School
Trinity Academy
Filton Avenue Nursery School
Upper Horfield Primary School
Filton Avenue Primary School
Shield Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Lockleaze Sports Centre (Terrace Bar)0.7 km
- Starbucks0.9 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- The Greener Greens Co0.9 km
- Alligator Polish Food Shop0.7 km
- Costcutter0.7 km
- Crispy Cod Fish Bar0.6 km
- McColls0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Costa R Block @ UWE0.9 km
- Crussh @ Uwe Now Called Aspretto0.9 km
- ESS - Neighbourhood 20.8 km
- ESS - Neighbourhood 30.8 km
- The Atrium Cafe0.9 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Del Vecchio's0.9 km
- Burgerland0.6 km
- Hong Kong0.6 km
- Hao Wei0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Southern Co-Operative0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Filton Abbey Wood1.6 km
- Bristol Parkway2.6 km
- Stapleton Road3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Hogarth Walk0.1 km
- The Square0.2 km
- The Square0.2 km
- Hogarth Walk0.3 km
- Wallshut Wood0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS161BG · Data under Open Government Licence