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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

BS162RS

Amberley Road

BS166XA

Westerleigh Road

BS161FE

Belfields Lane

BS166DX

Oakdale Court

BS166SR

Aintree Drive

BS166HL

Cleeve Hill

BS166NN

Sandholme Close

BS162SW

Rockland Road

BS165TE

Christchurch Avenue

BS166HU

Bromley Heath Road

BS166PG

Fouracre Road

BS162RP

Amberley Road

BS165EQ

Croomes Hill

BS165UJ

Downend Road

BS166HJ

Cleeve Lawns

BS166EX

Cleeve Hill

BS161LT

Frome Villas

BS166SH

Goodwood Gardens

BS166PU

Fouracre Crescent

BS166HB

Heath Road

BS161RH

Bristol Road

BS161PZ

Malmains Drive

BS166ER

Cleeve Hill Extension

BS165EE

Downend Road

BS162NR

Mustoe Road

BS162SG

Cleeve Wood Road

BS165UP

Dial Lane

BS166PR

Fouracre Crescent

BS161NN

Penn Drive

BS165EF

Downend Road

BS161PA

Bryants Close

BS161YB

Beckspool Road

BS161ND

Beckspool Road

BS165US

Lincombe Road

BS165UH

Dial Lane

BS166DB

Caves Cottages

BS166EE

Oakdale Close

BS166AF

Cleeve Lodge Road

BS166BU

Badminton Road

BS166ES

Cleeve Hill Extension

BS165DZ

Grace Road

BS166JJ

Bromley Heath Road

BS162SR

Woodside Road

BS166JD

Quakers Road

BS166LF

Queensholm Avenue

BS166JT

Bromley Heath Road

BS161LZ

The Common

BS161NP

Harford Drive

BS361AH

Badminton Road

BS166JL

Bromley Heath Road

BS161NW

Harford Drive

BS162RY

Sunridge

Data Sources

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