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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

BS166DP

Oakdale Road

BS166LQ

Queensholm Drive

BS162UU

Briggs Road

BS166LW

Greenleaze Close

BS165RN

Peache Road

BS162FZ

Mustoe Road

BS162RU

Overndale Road

BS165TQ

Christchurch Lane

BS161LE

Frenchay Park Road

BS166EZ

Heath Walk

BS166DD

Farm Road

BS161QS

Bristol Road

BS165DS

Overnhill Road

BS166DE

Farm Court

BS166PY

Fouracre Crescent

BS166JH

Quakers Close

BS161NS

Harford Drive

BS166JP

Bromley Heath Avenue

BS166JF

Quakers Road

BS166JE

Quakers Road

BS161LR

Frenchay Hill

BS161NE

Beckspool Road

BS166JR

Downleaze

BS162QU

Caseley Crescent

BS162FY

Merton Road

BS161PR

Marlborough Drive

BS166EA

Oakdale Road

BS166BJ

Bampton Drive

BS166HZ

Bromley Heath Road

BS162SQ

Clevedale

BS166HX

Bromley Heath Road

BS166PF

Fouracre Road

BS162GE

Packer Way

BS162NS

Jenkins Way

BS165DE

Cassell Road

BS161LX

Quarry Road

BS166QR

Boscombe Crescent

BS161PX

Malmains Drive

BS166AB

Westerleigh Road

BS165TP

Buckingham Gardens

BS161PW

Marlborough Drive

BS161QJ

Fenbrook Close

BS162RW

Overndale Road

BS166LB

Queensholm Drive

BS165DF

Cassell Road

BS166NP

Badminton Road

BS162SN

Woodside Road

BS161PB

Elliott Avenue

BS161LN

Pearces Hill

BS166DQ

Scantleberry Close

BS161LS

Frenchay Hill

BS166LG

Queensholm Drive

BS166AE

Cleeve Road

BS165TN

Buckingham Place

BS166AA

Westerleigh Road

BS166RJ

York Close

BS166LP

Queensholm Crescent

BS166SL

Kempton Close

BS166PE

Fouracre Road

BS166EF

Oakdale Close

BS166SU

Sedgefield Gardens

BS166BX

Badminton Road

BS162ST

Cleeve Wood Road

BS165UA

Lincombe Road

BS162SY

Cleeve Wood Road

BS161LP

Cliff Court Drive

BS165TF

Church View

BS166PH

Fouracre Road

BS166LU

Wenmore Close

BS162SF

Cleeve Wood Road

BS166HY

Bromley Heath Road

BS166EQ

Glendale

BS166ST

Epsom Close

BS166DF

Farm Court

BS166NZ

Sandringham Park

BS161QH

Old Gloucester Road

BS161NT

Beckspool Road

BS166FJ

Farm Gardens

BS165UD

Lincombe Avenue

BS161QZ

Beckspool Road

BS166AX

Sunnybank

BS166LA

Queensholm Drive

BS166EH

Cave Close

BS166NR

Badminton Road

BS166HA

Heath Road

BS162RX

Woodlands Rise

BS166BB

Badminton Road

BS166LT

Wedgewood Road

BS162RQ

Overndale Road

BS161QP

Lynton Way

BS166DW

Cleeve Park Road

BS166AU

Cleeve Lodge Close

BS162NT

Jenkins Way

BS165UR

Lincombe Road

BS161NR

Harford Drive

BS166SX

Beverley Avenue

BS161LG

Frenchay Park Road

BS161PD

Park Crescent

BS161SZ

Begbrook Park

BS166LE

Greystones

Data Sources

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