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BS16 1AQ

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Lockleaze

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Overview

Postcode BS16 1AQ is located in an urban city, within the Lockleaze ward of Bristol, City of in the South West region, and forms part of the Lockleaze area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 125.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lockleaze is £48,494 per year. The nearest station is Filton Abbey Wood, about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Gainsborough Square.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
125
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Lockleaze has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,499 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Lockleaze has a very high crime rate, with approximately 125.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.1%

Approximately 6.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Lockleaze is £48,494 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BS16 1AQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Lockleaze near BS16 1AQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Filton Abbey Wood located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BS16 1AQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Filton Abbey Wood

N/A

Walking directions to Filton Abbey Wood

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BS16 1AQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miGainsborough SquareSmallWalking directions to Gainsborough Square

Area Profile

Population
495
Population density
6,301 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
70.21(+110%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.25(+36%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.45(+46%)
Other theft
9(+60%)
Vehicle crime
8.55(+195%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
373
75.51%
Other White
30
6.07%
Indian
27
5.47%
Chinese
21
4.25%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
2.23%
Total population: 494

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
217
53.32%
Level 3 (A level)
76
18.67%
No qualifications
38
9.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
8.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
3.93%
Total 16+ residents: 407

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
90
50.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
36
20.11%
Owns outright
25
13.97%
Shared ownership
11
6.15%
Other social rented
11
6.15%
Total households: 179

Property prices in Lockleaze

Median price£355,000
Price per sq ft£392
Sales (last 12 months)97
Typical range (middle 50%)£308K – £385K

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 (about £392 per square foot) in Lockleaze area, with individual transactions ranging from £182,000 up to £644,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lockleaze over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£500,000£465
Terraced39£361,000£397
Semi-Detached45£350,000£387
Flats8£220,500£384

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lockleaze

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lockleaze.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£374,998£180,125£232,000£238,755
2017£336,248£178,750£240,000£271,000
2018£402,500£184,500£280,000£265,000
2019£490,000£185,000£252,000£273,000
2020£432,500£190,000£271,500£285,000
2021£487,500£202,000£303,500£314,850
2022£496,250£237,750£327,500£335,000
2023£470,000£250,000£328,500£350,000
2024£460,500£221,750£330,000£345,000
2025£536,250£232,000£349,880£365,000
2026£420,000£258,750£350,000£390,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lockleaze.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lockleaze.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£329£303£263£264
2017£282£296£275£278
2018£370£304£295£305
2019£361£321£276£288
2020£333£309£301£305
2021£386£327£352£342
2022£444£365£336£385
2023£437£362£359£394
2024£446£379£367£379
2025£483£384£373£400
2026£331£514£383£436
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lockleaze.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lockleaze in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS16 1AQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS16 1AQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 May 202611, Baily Place, Bristol, BS16 1BGFlatsFreehold£274,000
19 May 20253, Baily Place, Bristol, BS16 1BGDetachedFreehold£500,000
28 Mar 202524, Hatton Road, Bristol, BS16 1AHSemi-DetachedFreehold£410,000
11 Nov 202527, Leader Street, Bristol, BS16 1GRDetachedFreehold£550,000
23 Sept 20257, Leader Street, Bristol, BS16 1GRSemi-DetachedFreehold£350,000

Schools

In the BS16 1AQ postcode area, located within Lockleaze, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BS16 1AQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryWallscourt Farm AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miNot applicableUniversity of the West of England, BristolHigher education institutions

Good

0.8 miNurseryFilton Avenue Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS16 1AQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BS16 1AQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Co-operative FoodDanby Street, South Gloucestershire, BS16 1GZWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miThe Students' UnionColdharbour Lane, Bristol, BS16 1QYWalking directions to The Students' Union
0.4 miAlligator14A Gainsborough Square, Lockleaze, Bristol, BS7 9XAWalking directions to Alligator
0.4 miMorrisons Daily12-14 Gainsborough Square, Lockleaze, Bristol, BS7 9XAWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 miCostcutter4 Gainsborough Square, Lockleaze, Bristol, BS7 9XAWalking directions to Costcutter

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bristol, City of district (2025-26).

Band A£1,723
Band B£2,010
Band C£2,297
Band D£2,584
Band E£3,158
Band F£3,732
Band G£4,306
Band H£5,168

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BS16 1AQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Wilcox

Lockleaze - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Heather Mack

Lockleaze - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Member of parliament

Damien Egan

Bristol North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictBristol, City ofE06000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyBristol North EastE14001133
WardLockleazeE05010908
ParishBristol, City of, unparished areaE43000019
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)LockleazeE02003025
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bristol 014AE01014660
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced2014-08-01

Frequently asked questions about BS16 1AQ

Is BS16 1AQ (Lockleaze) safe?

The area around BS16 1AQ records about 125 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near BS16 1AQ?

The median sale price around BS16 1AQ in Lockleaze is £355,000 (about £392 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BS16 1AQ?

There are 9 schools close to BS16 1AQ, including Wallscourt Farm Academy (Good), University of the West of England, Bristol (Good) and Filton Avenue Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BS16 1AQ?

The closest station to BS16 1AQ is Filton Abbey Wood, about 1,018 m away.

How deprived is the area around BS16 1AQ?

BS16 1AQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,499 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BS16 1AQ (Lockleaze) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bristol North East covering BS16 1AQ is Damien Egan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: David Wilcox (Green Party) and Heather Mack (Green Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.