BS16 1AL is a sought-after residential area on Colts Ground, 0.8km from Northville in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Stoke Park & Cheswick ward and the Filton and Bradley Stoke constituency.
For serious buyers, BS16 1AL is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of just 27, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £488k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for BS16 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00189602 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLTS GROUND, BS16 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLTS GROUND, BS16 1AL.
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27
£ 0 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BS16 1AL combines high owner-occupation (60%), strong property values (£488k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £488k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS16 1AL. The average age is 26.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and energetic. The demographic is characterized by a high concentration of young adults and early-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 380,995
7 sales · Mean £ 413,568
Detached
£ 436,495
6 sales · Mean £ 443,328
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS16 1AL has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Wallscourt Farm Academy
Upper Horfield Primary School
Shield Road Primary School
Filton Avenue Nursery School
Trinity Academy
Stoke Park Primary School
Orchard School Bristol
Filton Avenue Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Bargain Booze0.8 km
- Rahana 2 Butchers0.6 km
- Spar Store0.6 km
- NISA LOCAL A&S CONVENIENCE0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Ramen Zen0.8 km
- Akash Restaurant0.6 km
- Coffee & Pitta House0.6 km
- Grillet0.6 km
- Jolly Fryer0.6 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- M & M Kebab and Pizza0.8 km
- Chicken Mews0.6 km
- Filton Kebab And Pizza House0.6 km
- Laughing Buddha Takeaway0.6 km
- The New Happy Palace0.6 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Lockleaze Sports Centre (Terrace Bar)0.4 km
- The Bulldog0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Southern Co-Operative0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Filton Abbey Wood1.3 km
- Bristol Parkway2.7 km
- Patchway3.1 km
Bus Stops
- The Square0.3 km
- The Square0.3 km
- Wallshut Wood0.3 km
- Longdown Avenue0.3 km
- Longdown Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS161AL · Data under Open Government Licence