BS16 1AR is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Stapleton in Kingswood and Fishponds. Administratively it sits within Eastville ward and the Bristol East constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bristol, City of.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £439k.
Census 2021 statistics for BS16 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00073621 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BS16 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS16 1AR.
368
39
£ 45,400 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS16 1AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and average age 39, BS16 1AR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £439k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS16 1AR. 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
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 399,250
2 sales · Mean £ 399,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS16 1AR has low crime rates — 24 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
Glenfrome Primary School
Stoke Park Primary School
Trinity Academy
Bristol Metropolitan Academy
May Park Primary School
St Matthias Academy
Begbrook Primary Academy
Fairfield High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- One The Nursery1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Queens Head0.9 km
- Masons Arms0.5 km
- Stapleton Cricket Club0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Cafe Mar Bar0.9 km
- Park One Coffee and Kitchen0.1 km
- The Chalet Tea Gardens0.8 km
- Artis Dice Pizza1.0 km
- CHESS1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Carribbeanfix0.9 km
- Inner Fire0.9 km
- The Golden Wok1.0 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Costcutter0.9 km
- Eastville Park SS0.8 km
- Elm Tree Farm Shop0.3 km
- Texaco MFG0.5 km
- Averay Road Premier0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stapleton Road1.7 km
- Lawrence Hill2.7 km
- Montpelier2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Stapleton Church0.1 km
- Stapleton Church0.2 km
- The Chine0.2 km
- The Chine0.3 km
- Glenfrome Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BS161AR · Data under Open Government Licence