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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 55 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
55
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
25.85(-22%)
Shoplifting
11.72(+76%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.52(-44%)
Public order
7.72(+17%)
Other theft
5.97(+6%)
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 165 recent sales, the median property price is £435,000 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
Detached36£637,500
Flats36£220,000
Semi-Detached59£469,000
Terraced34£388,500

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

BS162TA

Marshfield Park

BS161LQ

Bristol Road

BS161LR

Frenchay Hill

BS161LW

Pearces Hill

BS166AZ

Westerleigh Road

BS166LF

Queensholm Avenue

BS166PE

Fouracre Road

BS161PU

Wellington Place

BS161PX

Malmains Drive

BS162GB

Wilson Road

BS165DL

Overnhill Court

BS165TB

Shrubbery Road

BS166DZ

Oakdale Court

BS166HB

Heath Road

BS161PT

Malmains Drive

BS161SZ

Begbrook Park

BS165DU

Grace Road

BS165DX

Grace Road

BS165UH

Dial Lane

BS166AF

Cleeve Lodge Road

BS166NJ

Quakers Road

BS166SR

Aintree Drive

BS166ST

Epsom Close

BS161LS

Frenchay Hill

BS162SF

Cleeve Wood Road

BS166DB

Caves Cottages

BS166NE

Badminton Road

BS166PA

Bury Hill View

BS166RL

Ripon Court

BS166SQ

Chepstow Park

BS161LN

Pearces Hill

BS161LZ

The Common

BS166DS

Oakdale Road

BS166EQ

Glendale

BS166HU

Bromley Heath Road

BS166PR

Fouracre Crescent

BS166SY

Aintree Drive

BS161LX

Quarry Road

BS162SX

Cleeve Wood Road

BS165UD

Lincombe Avenue

BS166FE

Cleeve Road

BS166QR

Boscombe Crescent

BS166JD

Quakers Road

BS161QQ

Commonmead Lane

BS161UZ

Alexander Road

BS166AU

Cleeve Lodge Close

BS166DP

Oakdale Road

BS166EB

Oakdale Close

BS166LJ

Queensholm Crescent

BS166PG

Fouracre Road

BS166BQ

Badminton Road

BS166HG

Heath Court

BS166DN

Cleeve Park Road

BS166JE

Quakers Road

BS161PW

Marlborough Drive

BS162RQ

Overndale Road

BS165UQ

Lodge Walk

BS166JR

Downleaze

BS161NZ

Park Crescent

BS162SN

Woodside Road

BS165EE

Downend Road

BS166DE

Farm Court

BS166DW

Cleeve Park Road

BS166EY

Heath Walk

BS166EE

Oakdale Close

BS166EZ

Heath Walk

BS166HT

Heathfields

BS166NZ

Sandringham Park

BS166SP

Haydock Close

BS161PH

Homestead Gardens

BS165EG

Hurstwood Road

BS166BB

Badminton Road

BS166DY

Oakdale Walk

BS166TA

Church Lane

BS161PJ

Malmains Drive

BS161PN

Marlborough Drive

BS166AD

Cleeve Road

BS166AH

Westerleigh Road

BS166EH

Cave Close

BS166JT

Bromley Heath Road

BS166LU

Wenmore Close

BS166PS

Fouracre Crescent

BS165DE

Cassell Road

BS166FF

Newbury Chase

BS162RS

Amberley Road

BS165TQ

Christchurch Lane

BS165US

Lincombe Road

BS166AB

Westerleigh Road

BS166DD

Farm Road

BS161LT

Frome Villas

BS161YB

Beckspool Road

BS166DU

Oakdale Court

BS166QP

Sutherland Avenue

BS161NP

Harford Drive

BS162BD

Rockland Close

BS166BY

Badminton Road

BS166NN

Sandholme Close

BS166QS

Meadow Close

BS162NU

Tanner Close

BS165EH

Croomes Hill

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.