BS16 1DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Snowdon Road, 0.7km from Fishponds in Kingswood and Fishponds. Administratively it sits within Eastville ward and the Bristol East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BS16 1DA is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 108 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £196k, down 1.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BS16 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00073624 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SNOWDON ROAD, BS16 1DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SNOWDON ROAD, BS16 1DA.
267
39
£ 45,400 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS16 1DA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BS16 1DA has a significant social housing presence — 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 39-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS16 1DA. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 175,000
6 sales · Mean £ 180,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BS16 1DA is above average at 108 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bristol Metropolitan Academy
St Matthias Academy
Fishponds Church of England Academy
Begbrook Primary Academy
Avanti Gardens School
Chester Park Infant School
Chester Park Junior School
Little Hayes Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- B & M Stores0.3 km
- Card Factory0.3 km
- Fishponds Local0.7 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Eden House0.1 km
- One The Nursery0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Fishponds Conservative Club0.7 km
- The Old Post Office0.8 km
- Fishponds Tap0.6 km
- Pot Black Snooker Club0.6 km
- The Golden Lion0.5 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Cafe Grounded0.7 km
- Coffee #10.8 km
- Fed Cafe Ltd0.7 km
- G' comfy kitchen0.4 km
- Grow Wilder Cafe1.0 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Havana's Burgers and shakes0.7 km
- napolitan pizza0.7 km
- Taishan Kaimin's Kitchen0.9 km
- Baba Kebab and Pizza0.7 km
- Bhujon Restaurant Ltd0.5 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Lidl0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stapleton Road2.4 km
- Lawrence Hill3.1 km
- Filton Abbey Wood3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Blackberry Hospital0.0 km
- Blackberry Hospital0.1 km
- Blackberry Hospital0.2 km
- Snowdon Road0.2 km
- Snowdon Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BS161DA · Data under Open Government Licence