BS16 1BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Welsford Road, 0.3km from Stapleton in Kingswood and Fishponds. Administratively it sits within Eastville ward and the Bristol East constituency.
For serious buyers, BS16 1BS is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bristol, City of.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £462k, down 4.2% year-on-year. 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 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00073623 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WELSFORD ROAD, BS16 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELSFORD ROAD, BS16 1BS.
357
38
£ 47,300 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS16 1BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
BS16 1BS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £462k, 82% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 4.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS16 1BS. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 417,400
9 sales · Mean £ 399,711
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS16 1BS has low crime rates — 43 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
May Park Primary School
Stoke Park Primary School
Trinity Academy
Fairfield High School
St Werburghs Park Nursery School
Bristol Metropolitan Academy
St Werburgh's Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Queens Head0.8 km
- Masons Arms0.9 km
- Stapleton Cricket Club0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Cafe Mar Bar0.9 km
- Park One Coffee and Kitchen0.3 km
- Asda Living Cafe0.9 km
- Burger King0.9 km
- Ikea Restaurant0.9 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Carribbeanfix0.9 km
- Inner Fire0.9 km
- Sushi Shop1.0 km
- ZUMUKUEDITIONS0.9 km
- The Golden Wok0.7 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Texaco MFG0.9 km
- Costcutter0.9 km
- Eastville Park SS0.7 km
- Elm Tree Farm Shop0.6 km
- Asda Living Store0.9 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Wai Yee Hong Limited0.9 km
- Tesco Extra0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stapleton Road1.4 km
- Lawrence Hill2.4 km
- Montpelier2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Glenfrome Road0.1 km
- Glenfrome Road0.1 km
- Stapleton Church0.2 km
- Stapleton Church0.3 km
- Stapleton Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS161BS · Data under Open Government Licence