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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

BS166SY

Aintree Drive

BS166BH

Bromley Farm

BS165RY

Salisbury Road

BS161NU

Beckspool Road

BS161RB

Bristol Road

BS161NZ

Park Crescent

BS162TA

Marshfield Park

BS166LJ

Queensholm Crescent

BS161LW

Pearces Hill

BS166EY

Heath Walk

BS165EG

Hurstwood Road

BS166SJ

Sandown Close

BS165DY

Grace Road

BS166JW

Pilgrims Way

BS162NP

Mustoe Road

BS162SS

Cleeve Wood Road

BS166QN

Sutherland Avenue

BS166JG

Quakers Road

BS166SQ

Chepstow Park

BS161UZ

Alexander Road

BS166HF

Heath Road

BS166QB

Wetherby Grove

BS166PS

Fouracre Crescent

BS162RR

Amberley Close

BS166QJ

Sutherland Avenue

BS166NH

Quakers Road

BS166NU

Badminton Road

BS166PA

Bury Hill View

BS161LJ

Frenchay Common

BS166SP

Haydock Close

BS161NQ

The Newlands

BS165RW

Peache Road

BS166AQ

Cleeve Lodge Close

BS166HG

Heath Court

BS166JB

Bromley Heath Road

BS166DN

Cleeve Park Road

BS161NA

Westbourne Terrace

BS166QH

Boscombe Crescent

BS161PL

The Park

BS166HH

Cleeve Lawns

BS161YS

Alexander Road

BS166PT

Fouracre Crescent

BS166AZ

Westerleigh Road

BS166DL

Cleeve Court

BS166UY

Westerleigh Road

BS162FQ

Belsey Road

BS165DR

Overnhill Road

BS166HE

Heath Gardens

BS166AH

Westerleigh Road

BS165EH

Croomes Hill

BS161NJ

Penn Drive

BS166EB

Oakdale Close

BS166RL

Ripon Court

BS165TH

Christchurch Avenue

BS166BP

Badminton Road

BS165RL

Longden Road

BS162GA

Worrell Road

BS166BT

Cleeve Avenue

BS165UW

Downend Road

BS162SP

Rockland Road

BS166LD

Queensholm Close

BS162SL

Woodside Road

BS165DL

Overnhill Court

BS166NL

Sandringham Avenue

BS166FQ

Players Court

BS166DZ

Oakdale Court

BS165UB

Lincombe Road

BS166JS

Bromley Heath Avenue

BS165RJ

Salisbury Road

BS161YX

Manor Gardens

BS166PP

Baugh Gardens

BS162SJ

Cleeve Gardens

BS166FH

Charlotte Close

BS166BQ

Badminton Road

BS165DN

Overnhill Road

BS161NY

Grove Bank

BS161QX

Filton Road

BS161PS

Manor Place

BS162SU

Cleeve Wood Road

BS166NW

Badminton Road

BS161QQ

Commonmead Lane

BS165UQ

Lodge Walk

BS165DT

Downend Road

BS162GF

Briggs Road

BS166AG

Cleeve Lodge Road

BS161LU

Frenchay Hill

BS166SS

Plumpton Court

BS166FE

Cleeve Road

BS161PU

Wellington Place

BS162SH

Cleeve Wood Road

BS166BG

Badminton Road

BS166NJ

Quakers Road

BS165UE

Downend Road

BS166EU

Cleeve Hill

BS165UF

Downend Road

BS165DA

Downend Road

BS161QG

Filton Road

BS165DP

Overnhill Road

BS166RW

Redcar Court

BS161PY

Wellington Place

Data Sources

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