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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

BS161QS

Bristol Road

BS162SQ

Clevedale

BS165UA

Lincombe Road

BS166ET

Cleeve Hill

BS166PZ

Fouracre Crescent

BS162GD

Sage Road

BS162RY

Sunridge

BS162SZ

Grange Park

BS165TF

Church View

BS166AA

Westerleigh Road

BS166AQ

Cleeve Lodge Close

BS166PD

Four Acre Avenue

BS161LE

Frenchay Park Road

BS161NQ

The Newlands

BS166HE

Heath Gardens

BS166JB

Bromley Heath Road

BS166LS

Queensholm Crescent

BS166QH

Boscombe Crescent

BS166QW

Sutherland Avenue

BS161NY

Grove Bank

BS161YA

Sinatra Way

BS166EX

Cleeve Hill

BS165RJ

Salisbury Road

BS166HF

Heath Road

BS166HH

Cleeve Lawns

BS166HX

Bromley Heath Road

BS166PH

Fouracre Road

BS166PN

Baugh Gardens

BS161NE

Beckspool Road

BS161PF

Wadham Drive

BS165RW

Peache Road

BS166HL

Cleeve Hill

BS166PL

Baugh Road

BS166PT

Fouracre Crescent

BS165RY

Salisbury Road

BS165TN

Buckingham Place

BS165UP

Dial Lane

BS166FP

Cleeve Mews

BS166LR

Queensholm Crescent

BS166UY

Westerleigh Road

BS161NR

Harford Drive

BS161PS

Manor Place

BS161PZ

Malmains Drive

BS162FQ

Belsey Road

BS165DT

Downend Road

BS165UE

Downend Road

BS166BX

Badminton Road

BS161LP

Cliff Court Drive

BS162SH

Cleeve Wood Road

BS165RG

Salisbury Road

BS166EF

Oakdale Close

BS166HJ

Cleeve Lawns

Data Sources

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