Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

WELSFORD AVENUE, BS16 1BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELSFORD AVENUE, BS16 1BW.

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Population

357

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BS16 1BW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BS16 1BW spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. £397k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

BS16 1BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Welsford Avenue, 0.4km from Stapleton in Kingswood and Fishponds. Administratively it sits within Eastville ward and the Bristol East constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BS16, BS16 1BW offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £397k. 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 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00073623 (shared with 8 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 1BW. 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

White / British58.5%
Asian / British Asian28.6%
Black / African / Caribbean6.4%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 255,000

13 sales · Mean £ 277,584

Detached

£ 685,000

2 sales · Mean £ 685,000

Semi-Detached

£ 460,000

1 sales · Mean £ 460,000

Flat

£ 275,000

1 sales · Mean £ 275,000

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

BS16 1BW has low crime rates — 35 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.

Violence and sexual offences32
Anti-social behaviour12
Burglary11
Criminal damage and arson9
Public order9

school Local Schools

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Glenfrome Primary School

Good412 pupils0.6 km
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May Park Primary School

Inadequate494 pupils0.8 km
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Bristol Metropolitan Academy

Good1050 pupils1.1 km
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Stoke Park Primary School

Good248 pupils1.2 km
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Trinity Academy

425 pupils1.2 km
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St Matthias Academy

Requires Improvement21 pupils1.3 km
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Fairfield High School

Good1069 pupils1.3 km
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St Werburghs Park Nursery School

Good127 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • One The Nursery0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Queens Head0.6 km
  • Masons Arms0.8 km
  • Stapleton Cricket Club0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Cafe Mar Bar0.7 km
  • The Old Library1.0 km
  • The Old Library1.0 km
  • Park One Coffee and Kitchen0.3 km
  • Artis Dice Pizza0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Carribbeanfix0.7 km
  • Inner Fire0.7 km
  • The Golden Wok0.7 km
  • The Taste0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Costcutter0.7 km
  • Eastville Park SS0.6 km
  • Elm Tree Farm Shop0.6 km
  • Texaco MFG0.8 km
  • Averay Road Premier0.3 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Extra0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stapleton Road1.4 km
  • Lawrence Hill2.4 km
  • Montpelier2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Stapleton Church0.3 km
  • Stapleton Church0.3 km
  • Glenfrome Road0.4 km
  • Glenfrome Road0.4 km
  • Stapleton Road0.5 km