BS16 1AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Small Lane, 0.7km from Oldbury Court Estate in Kingswood and Fishponds. Administratively it sits within Eastville ward and the Bristol East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BS16 1AJ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £382k, down 1.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BS16 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00073624 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SMALL LANE, BS16 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SMALL LANE, BS16 1AJ.
267
39
£ 45,400 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS16 1AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 60% social renting, BS16 1AJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 39-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS16 1AJ. The average age is 38.7. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 340,000
4 sales · Mean £ 333,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BS16 1AJ is moderate at 82 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bristol Metropolitan Academy
St Matthias Academy
Begbrook Primary Academy
Fishponds Church of England Academy
Avanti Gardens School
Chester Park Infant School
Chester Park Junior School
Little Hayes Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Abibabs0.7 km
- Alfu Ltd0.8 km
- Artichoke Wholefoods0.9 km
- Daily Asian Food Store0.9 km
- Eggfree Cakebox0.9 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- One The Nursery0.7 km
- Eden House0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Fishponds Tap0.8 km
- Pot Black Snooker Club0.7 km
- The Golden Lion0.6 km
- The Railway Tavern0.9 km
- The Star0.7 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Anatolian kitchen0.7 km
- Buzz Bingo0.7 km
- Cafe Mar Bar1.0 km
- Concorde Cafe0.7 km
- Everyday Thai0.9 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- Lidl0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Baba Kebab and Pizza0.9 km
- Bhujon Restaurant Ltd0.6 km
- Carribbeanfix1.0 km
- Everyday Thai Express0.7 km
- Family Kebab House0.6 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stapleton Road2.3 km
- Lawrence Hill3.1 km
- Filton Abbey Wood3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Blackberry Hospital0.1 km
- Blackberry Hospital0.2 km
- Trendlewood Park0.2 km
- Quarry Way0.2 km
- Quarry Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS161AJ · Data under Open Government Licence