BS16 1BY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Duchess Way, 0.4km from Oldbury Court Estate in Kingswood and Fishponds. Administratively it sits within Eastville ward and the Bristol East constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £212k, up 8.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BS16 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00073618 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DUCHESS WAY, BS16 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUCHESS WAY, BS16 1BY.
321
50
£ 45,400 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS16 1BY 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BS16 1BY's 65% ownership and 50-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 8.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS16 1BY. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 191,500
12 sales · Mean £ 191,920
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS16 1BY has low crime rates — 30 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
Bristol Metropolitan Academy
Stoke Park Primary School
Trinity Academy
St Matthias Academy
Avanti Gardens School
Glenfrome Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Grow Wilder Cafe0.7 km
- Kaimins Kitchen0.6 km
- Raj Mahal0.6 km
- The Chalet Tea Gardens0.3 km
- Park One Coffee and Kitchen0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Taishan Kaimin's Kitchen0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stapleton Road2.5 km
- Filton Abbey Wood2.6 km
- Bristol Parkway3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Stapleton Baptist Ch0.2 km
- Brinkworthy Road0.2 km
- River View0.2 km
- Brinkworthy Road0.2 km
- River View0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS161BY · Data under Open Government Licence