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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 162 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-Detached57£469,000
Terraced33£382,000

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

BS161PP

Marlborough Drive

BS162UU

Briggs Road

BS166DX

Oakdale Court

BS166LD

Queensholm Close

BS165DA

Downend Road

BS166AE

Cleeve Road

BS166ED

Oakdale Close

BS166NP

Badminton Road

BS166RJ

York Close

BS166SU

Sedgefield Gardens

BS166SZ

Ascot Close

BS162RZ

Parry Walk

BS162SG

Cleeve Wood Road

BS165DZ

Grace Road

BS165UN

Chestnut Road

BS166BS

Badminton Road

BS166LB

Queensholm Drive

BS166NF

Badminton Road

BS161LJ

Frenchay Common

BS166EU

Cleeve Hill

BS166JG

Quakers Road

BS166JJ

Bromley Heath Road

BS166JN

Bromley Heath Road

BS166LQ

Queensholm Drive

BS166NQ

Sandringham Avenue

BS166RP

Chantry Lane

BS166RW

Redcar Court

BS161ND

Beckspool Road

BS166DR

Windsor Court

BS166ER

Cleeve Hill Extension

BS166LW

Greenleaze Close

BS161NH

Cedar Hall

BS161QL

Filton Road

BS162GF

Briggs Road

BS162SL

Woodside Road

BS166ES

Cleeve Hill Extension

BS166FH

Charlotte Close

BS161RB

Bristol Road

BS162RT

Overndale Road

BS162SY

Cleeve Wood Road

BS165DF

Cassell Road

BS165DR

Overnhill Road

BS166BA

Downend Road

BS166JQ

Bromley Drive

BS166SH

Goodwood Gardens

BS161PD

Park Crescent

BS161PR

Marlborough Drive

BS162QU

Caseley Crescent

BS165TG

Christchurch Avenue

BS166HY

Bromley Heath Road

BS166LG

Queensholm Drive

BS166LN

Greenleaze Avenue

BS161LU

Frenchay Hill

BS165TH

Christchurch Avenue

BS166FQ

Players Court

BS166QB

Wetherby Grove

BS161PB

Elliott Avenue

BS162GE

Packer Way

BS166BG

Badminton Road

BS166BU

Badminton Road

BS166SJ

Sandown Close

BS161NF

Begbrook Park

BS161NU

Beckspool Road

BS161PL

The Park

BS161QP

Lynton Way

BS162RU

Overndale Road

BS162SS

Cleeve Wood Road

BS166HA

Heath Road

BS162GA

Worrell Road

BS162NS

Jenkins Way

BS165RL

Longden Road

BS165TW

Buckingham Gardens

BS165UF

Downend Road

BS165UJ

Downend Road

BS165UW

Downend Road

BS166EA

Oakdale Road

BS166NG

Badminton Road

BS166BJ

Bampton Drive

BS166JS

Bromley Heath Avenue

BS166SL

Kempton Close

BS161LY

Quarry Road

BS161NL

Penn Drive

BS162SU

Cleeve Wood Road

BS165EQ

Croomes Hill

BS166BZ

Badminton Road

BS166NU

Badminton Road

BS361AH

Badminton Road

BS165FQ

Green Beret Lane

BS166BP

Badminton Road

BS166DL

Cleeve Court

BS166LA

Queensholm Drive

BS166ND

Badminton Road

BS166RR

Fontwell Drive

BS161NX

Riverwood Road

BS161PA

Bryants Close

BS162RW

Overndale Road

BS165UR

Lincombe Road

BS166BH

Bromley Farm

BS166FJ

Farm Gardens

BS166LE

Greystones

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.