BS16 1BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Averay Road, 0.4km from Stapleton in Kingswood and Fishponds. Administratively it sits within Eastville ward and the Bristol East constituency.
For serious buyers, BS16 1BL is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 is moderate at 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £422k, down 18.3% year-on-year. 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 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00073623 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AVERAY ROAD, BS16 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AVERAY ROAD, BS16 1BL.
357
38
£ 47,300 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS16 1BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BS16 1BL spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 18.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS16 1BL. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 350,000
4 sales · Mean £ 370,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BS16 1BL is moderate at 81 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
Fairfield High School
Stoke Park Primary School
Trinity Academy
St Werburghs Park Nursery School
Bristol Metropolitan Academy
St Werburgh's Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Queens Head0.7 km
- Masons Arms0.9 km
- Stapleton Cricket Club0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Cafe Mar Bar0.9 km
- Dragons Delicacy1.0 km
- Park One Coffee and Kitchen0.4 km
- Asda Living Cafe0.9 km
- Burger King0.9 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Carribbeanfix0.9 km
- Inner Fire0.9 km
- Sushi Shop0.9 km
- ZUMUKUEDITIONS0.8 km
- LICK'N'CHICK'N1.0 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Texaco MFG0.9 km
- Costcutter0.8 km
- Eastville Park SS0.6 km
- Elm Tree Farm Shop0.7 km
- Asda Living Store0.9 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Wai Yee Hong Limited0.9 km
- Tesco Extra0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stapleton Road1.3 km
- Lawrence Hill2.3 km
- Montpelier2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Glenfrome Road0.1 km
- Glenfrome Road0.1 km
- Stapleton Road0.3 km
- Stapleton Road0.3 km
- Stapleton Church0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS161BL · Data under Open Government Licence