Frenchay & Downend is a residential ward in South Gloucestershire, located northeast of Bristol. The area is characterised by a mix of suburban housing, green spaces, and local amenities. Frenchay is known for its historic village feel, with landmarks like Frenchay Park and the former Frenchay Hospital site. Downend offers a more bustling high street with shops, cafes, and community facilities. The ward is well-connected by road, with the A4174 ring road providing easy access to Bristol and surrounding areas.
The area includes several schools, parks, and sports clubs, catering to families and outdoor activities. Frenchay Common and Staple Hill Park are popular green spaces for recreation. Public transport links include bus routes to Bristol city centre and nearby towns. The ward has a mix of housing types, from period homes to modern developments, attracting a range of residents. Its proximity to Bristol and quieter suburban setting makes it a practical choice for commuters and families.
On average Frenchay & Downend has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41 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 of residents in Frenchay & Downend is £58,427 per year. There are 8 schools in Frenchay & Downend: 5 primary (2 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).
BS166HN
Downend South
BS166HZ
Bampton Drive
BS166LD
Queensholm Close
BS162RZ
Frenchay & Stoke Gifford East
BS162SG
Cleeve Wood Road
BS165DA
Downend Road
BS165DZ
Grace Road
BS165UN
Chestnut Road
BS166AE
Cleeve Road
BS166BS
Badminton Road
BS166ED
Oakdale Close
BS166LB
Queensholm Drive
BS166NF
Badminton Road
BS166NP
Badminton Road
BS166RJ
York Close
BS166SU
Sedgefield Gardens
BS166SZ
Ascot Close
BS161LJ
Frenchay Common
BS161ND
Beckspool Road
BS166DR
Windsor Court
BS166ER
Cleeve Hill Extension
BS166EU
Cave Close
BS166JG
Quakers Road
BS166JJ
Downend North
BS166JN
Bromley Drive
BS166LQ
Queensholm Drive
BS166LW
Greenleaze Close
BS166NQ
Sandholme Close
BS166RP
Chantry Lane
BS166RW
Redcar Court
BS161NH
Frenchay & Stoke Gifford East
BS161QL
Filton Road
BS161RB
Bristol Road
BS162GF
Briggs Road
BS162RT
Rockland Road
BS162SL
Woodside Road
BS162SY
Cleeve Wood Road
BS165DF
Cassell Road
BS165DR
Overnhill Road
BS166BA
Badminton Road
BS166ES
Cleeve Hill Extension
BS166FH
Badminton Road
BS166JQ
Bromley Drive
BS166SH
Goodwood Gardens
BS161LU
Chapel Lane
BS161PD
Park Crescent
BS161PR
Marlborough Drive
BS162QU
Frenchay & Stoke Gifford East
BS165TG
Christchurch Avenue
BS165TH
Christchurch Avenue
BS166FQ
Cave Close
BS166HY
Downend South
BS166LG
Queensholm Drive
BS166LN
Greenleaze Avenue
BS166QB
Wetherby Grove
BS161NF
Begbrook Park
BS161NU
Beckspool Road
BS161PB
Elliott Avenue
BS161PL
The Park
BS161QP
Lynton Way
BS162GE
Packer Way
BS162RU
Downend South
BS162SS
Cleeve Wood Road
BS166BG
Badminton Road
BS166BU
Badminton Road
BS166HA
Heath Road
BS166SJ
Goodwood Gardens
BS162GA
Mustoe Road
BS162NS
Frenchay & Stoke Gifford East
BS165RL
Longden Road
BS165TW
Buckingham Gardens
BS165UF
Downend Road
BS165UJ
Badminton Road
BS165UW
Chestnut Road
BS166BJ
Bampton Drive
BS166EA
Oakdale Road
BS166JS
Bromley Heath Avenue
BS166NG
Badminton Road
BS166SL
Emersons Green
BS161LY
Frenchay Hill
BS161NL
Penn Drive
BS162SU
Cleeve Wood Road
BS165EQ
Croomes Hill
BS165FQ
Downend South
BS166BP
Badminton Road
BS166BZ
Badminton Road
BS166DL
Cleeve Court
BS166LA
Queensholm Close
BS166ND
Badminton Road
BS166NU
Badminton Road
BS166RR
Aintree Drive
BS361AH
Badminton Road
BS161NX
Elliott Avenue
BS161PA
Bryants Close
BS161QS
Bristol Road
BS162RW
Downend South
BS162SQ
Clevedale
BS162TA
Cleeve Wood Road
BS165UA
Lincombe Road
BS165UR
Lincombe Road