Postcode BS16 2FW is located in an urban city, within the Frome Vale ward of Bristol, City of in the South West region, and forms part of the Fishponds area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 191.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Fishponds is £47,699 per year. The nearest station is Filton Abbey Wood located about 1.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Oldbury Court Estate/Vassals Park.
Fishponds has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,254 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Fishponds has a very high crime rate, with approximately 191.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Fishponds is £47,699 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from BS16 2FW.
Fishponds near BS16 2FW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Filton Abbey Wood located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Oldbury Court Estate/Vassals Park | Large | Walking directions to Oldbury Court Estate/Vassals Park |
| 0.4 mi | Begbrook Park | Large | Walking directions to Begbrook Park |
| 0.4 mi | Fishponds Park | Small | Walking directions to Fishponds Park |
Based on 172 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 in Frome Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,801 up to £850,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £395,000 |
| Detached | 17 | £395,000 |
| Terraced | 65 | £355,000 |
| Flats | 37 | £187,000 |
10 year median price trend in Frome Vale
In the BS16 2FW postcode area, located within Fishponds, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS16 2FW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 12 Straits Parade, Bristol, BS16 2LE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 794 Fishponds Road, Bristol, BS16 3TE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Bristol, City of, BS16 2GU | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Fishponds Local | 731 Fishponds Road, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 3UP | Walking directions to Fishponds Local |
| 0.4 mi | Alfu International | Fishponds Road, Bristol, BS16 3UH | Walking directions to Alfu International |
Annual council tax rates for Bristol, City of district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BS16 2FW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Al Al-Maghrabi
Frome Vale - Elected 2 May 2024
Louis Joseph Martin
Frome Vale - Elected 2 May 2024
Damien Egan
Bristol North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.