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Frenchay & Downend

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About

Frenchay & Downend is a residential area situated northeast of Bristol, within the South Gloucestershire district. The ward encompasses several established neighbourhoods, featuring a mix of housing types from post-war homes to more modern developments. Its landscape includes suburban streets and areas of green space, with local shopping parades serving the community's daily needs. The area is primarily characterised by its quiet, settled atmosphere and its function as a commuter base for Bristol.

A notable local feature is the historic Frenchay Village, with its 18th-century Quaker meeting house and preserved cottages offering a contrast to the wider suburban setting. The ward is bordered by the Frome Valley, providing walking routes along the river. Transport connections are provided by the A4174 ring road and local bus services, facilitating travel into Bristol and surrounding towns.

Area overview

On average Frenchay & Downend has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Frenchay & Downend is £68,910 per year. There are 8 schools in Frenchay & Downend: 5 primary (2 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Frenchay & Downend is home to around 13,733 people, with a population density of about 2,851.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Frenchay & Downend Population
13,733
Population density
2,851.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.51(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.76(-35%)
Shoplifting
7.79(+18%)
Public order
7.57(+16%)
Other theft
6.26(+11%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,880
86.48%
Other White
432
3.14%
Indian
251
1.83%
African
160
1.16%
Pakistani
129
0.94%
Total population: 13,737

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,456
39.44%
Level 3 (A level)
2,017
17.85%
No qualifications
1,502
13.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,459
12.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
949
8.4%
Total 16+ residents: 11,299

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,506
45.15%
Owns with a mortgage
2,099
37.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
549
9.89%
Other social rented
256
4.61%
Other forms of private rent
70
1.26%
Total households: 5,550

Property prices in Frenchay & Downend

Based on 185 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 in Frenchay & Downend area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 up to £1,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Frenchay & Downend in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Frenchay & Downend over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced34£415,250
Detached49£600,000
Flats46£220,000
Semi-Detached56£452,500

10 years median price trend in Frenchay & Downend

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Frenchay & Downend.

All postcodes in Frenchay & Downend

BS161NL

Penn Drive

BS161LY

Quarry Road

BS166NF

Badminton Road

BS161YA

Sinatra Way

BS166PJ

Fouracre Road

BS166DT

Oakdale Avenue

BS161NB

Church Road

BS165UN

Chestnut Road

BS161XN

Deane Close

BS161LL

Tuckett Lane

BS166HT

Heathfields

BS166DU

Oakdale Court

BS161PE

Beaufort Place

BS165DU

Grace Road

BS161PP

Marlborough Drive

BS166FF

Newbury Chase

BS166PL

Baugh Road

BS162NU

Tanner Close

BS161QN

Filton Road

BS166NE

Badminton Road

BS165RG

Salisbury Road

BS166TA

Church Lane

BS166BY

Badminton Road

BS165TW

Buckingham Gardens

BS166NG

Badminton Road

BS166BA

Downend Road

BS165FQ

Green Beret Lane

BS166FP

Cleeve Mews

BS166LN

Greenleaze Avenue

BS166HN

Cleeve Hill

BS166RN

Lingfield Park

BS166ND

Badminton Road

BS166HD

Heath Road

BS166LH

Queensholm Crescent

BS166RP

Chantry Lane

BS165TG

Christchurch Avenue

BS166JN

Bromley Heath Road

BS162RZ

Parry Walk

BS161NF

Begbrook Park

BS165EA

Downend Road

BS166TB

Church Lane

BS166QS

Meadow Close

BS166NQ

Sandringham Avenue

BS166SZ

Ascot Close

BS166DS

Oakdale Road

BS165TB

Shrubbery Road

BS166ED

Oakdale Close

BS161NX

Riverwood Road

BS165FL

Overnhill Road

BS162SZ

Grange Park

BS161PN

Marlborough Drive

BS165EJ

Edmund Close

BS162SX

Cleeve Wood Road

BS166PZ

Fouracre Crescent

BS361AJ

Badminton Road

BS166EG

Oakdale Road

BS166EP

Cleeve Hill

BS162GB

Wilson Road

BS162BD

Rockland Close

BS166QP

Sutherland Avenue

BS161QW

Old Gloucester Road

BS161LQ

Bristol Road

BS161NH

Cedar Hall

BS166PN

Baugh Gardens

BS166SW

Wincanton Close

BS166PD

Four Acre Avenue

BS166LR

Queensholm Crescent

BS166PX

Fouracre Crescent

BS165UG

Vicarage Cottages

BS165SE

North Street

BS166BZ

Badminton Road

BS161PT

Malmains Drive

BS161QR

Old Gloucester Road

BS166BS

Badminton Road

BS162RN

Overndale Road

BS165EB

Downend Road

BS162RT

Overndale Road

BS161PF

Wadham Drive

BS166HS

Heathfields

BS166RR

Fontwell Drive

BS166QL

Sutherland Avenue

BS165UL

Baily Court

BS161PH

Homestead Gardens

BS166LS

Queensholm Crescent

BS166DA

Badminton Road

BS166HQ

Cleeve Hill

BS166ET

Cleeve Hill

BS166DR

Windsor Court

BS161PJ

Malmains Drive

BS161PQ

Malmains Drive

BS161PG

Berkeley Green

BS165DX

Grace Road

BS166AD

Cleeve Road

BS162GD

Sage Road

BS166JQ

Bromley Drive

BS166DY

Oakdale Walk

BS161QL

Filton Road

BS166SN

Wetherby Court

BS166QW

Sutherland Avenue

BS166LL

Queensholm Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.