Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

DUCHESS WAY, BS16 1BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUCHESS WAY, BS16 1BZ.

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Population

321

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BS16 1BZ 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.

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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
workEmployment
6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

BS16 1BZ is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 50 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BS16 1BZ 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.

For families considering a move, BS16 1BZ represents 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k.

Census 2021 statistics for BS16 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00073618 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS16 1BZ. 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

White / British84.4%
Asian / British Asian11.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 203,000

7 sales · Mean £ 196,628

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BS16 1BZ has low crime rates — 31 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.

Anti-social behaviour25
Violence and sexual offences18
Burglary12
Criminal damage and arson9
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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Begbrook Primary Academy

Good635 pupils0.7 km
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Bristol Metropolitan Academy

Good1050 pupils1.0 km
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Wallscourt Farm Academy

Good401 pupils1.1 km
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Stoke Park Primary School

Good248 pupils1.2 km
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Trinity Academy

425 pupils1.2 km
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St Matthias Academy

Requires Improvement21 pupils1.3 km
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Avanti Gardens School

Inadequate167 pupils1.4 km
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Fishponds Church of England Academy

Good388 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Spar Frenchay0.6 km
  • Stapleton Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Texaco MFG0.3 km
  • Elm Tree Farm Shop0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Eden House1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Stapleton & Begbrook Comm Assc0.9 km
  • Masons Arms0.3 km
  • Stapleton Cricket Club0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Grow Wilder Cafe0.7 km
  • Kaimins Kitchen0.5 km
  • Raj Mahal0.5 km
  • The Chalet Tea Gardens0.2 km
  • Park One Coffee and Kitchen0.9 km
fastfood

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 Ch0.1 km
  • River View0.2 km
  • Brinkworthy Road0.2 km
  • Brinkworthy Road0.2 km
  • River View0.2 km