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.
WELSFORD AVENUE, BS16 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELSFORD AVENUE, BS16 1BW.
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38
£ 47,300 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS16 1BW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Glenfrome Primary School
May Park Primary School
Bristol Metropolitan Academy
Stoke Park Primary School
Trinity Academy
St Matthias Academy
Fairfield High School
St Werburghs Park Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- One The Nursery0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Queens Head0.6 km
- Masons Arms0.8 km
- Stapleton Cricket Club0.6 km
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
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Carribbeanfix0.7 km
- Inner Fire0.7 km
- The Golden Wok0.7 km
- The Taste0.8 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: BS161BW · Data under Open Government Licence