BS16 1BX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Duchess Way, 0.5km from Oldbury Court Estate in Kingswood and Fishponds. Administratively it sits within Eastville ward and the Bristol East constituency.
For families considering a move, BS16 1BX represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k, up 9.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BS16 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00073618 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DUCHESS WAY, BS16 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUCHESS WAY, BS16 1BX.
321
50
£ 45,400 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS16 1BX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
BS16 1BX is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 50 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 9.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS16 1BX. The average age is 50.0. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 175,000
9 sales · Mean £ 189,577
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS16 1BX has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Begbrook Primary Academy
Wallscourt Farm Academy
Stoke Park Primary School
Trinity Academy
Bristol Metropolitan Academy
St Matthias Academy
Avanti Gardens School
Glenfrome Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Boing! Bristol CIC1.0 km
- Grow Wilder Cafe0.7 km
- Kaimins Kitchen0.6 km
- Raj Mahal0.6 km
- The Chalet Tea Gardens0.3 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Spar Frenchay0.6 km
- Stapleton Pharmacy0.6 km
- Texaco MFG0.3 km
- Elm Tree Farm Shop0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Stapleton & Begbrook Comm Assc0.9 km
- Masons Arms0.3 km
- Stapleton Cricket Club0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Taishan Kaimin's Kitchen0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Filton Abbey Wood2.5 km
- Stapleton Road2.5 km
- Bristol Parkway3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Brinkworthy Road0.2 km
- Stapleton Baptist Ch0.2 km
- Brinkworthy Road0.2 km
- River View0.3 km
- River View0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS161BX · Data under Open Government Licence