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BS16 2RL

Overndale Road

Frome Vale

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Detailed insights for BS16 2RL

Overview

Postcode BS16 2RL 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 moderate crime levels, with around 45.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Fishponds is £47,699 per year. The nearest station is Bristol Parkway located about 2.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Fishponds has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,176 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Fishponds has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.9%

Approximately 1.9% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Fishponds is £47,699 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 14 ft away from BS16 2RL.

Flood risk

No risk

Fishponds near BS16 2RL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bristol Parkway located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
258
Population density
5,720.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.35(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.69(-56%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.14(-21%)
Public order
4.63(-30%)
Vehicle crime
2.06(-29%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
217
83.14%
Indian
12
4.6%
Other White
6
2.3%
Chinese
6
2.3%
Caribbean
6
2.3%
Total population: 261

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
36.61%
Level 3 (A level)
40
17.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
15.62%
No qualifications
30
13.39%
Apprenticeship
19
8.48%
Total 16+ residents: 224

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
60
55.56%
Owns with a mortgage
36
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5.56%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.78%
Shared ownership
1
0.93%
Total households: 108

Property prices in Frome Vale

Based on 152 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)

Price distribution by property type for Frome Vale 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 Frome Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£375,625
Flats34£181,000
Semi-Detached47£380,000
Terraced57£350,000

10 year median price trend in Frome Vale

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Frome Vale.

Schools

In the BS16 2RL postcode area, located within Fishponds, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BS16 2RL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicablePathways Learning CentrePupil referral unit

Good

0.2 miPrimaryFrome Vale AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableGracefield Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS16 2RL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BS16 2RL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisons Daily32-34 Lanaway Road, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 2NNWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miPremier Express128 Downend Road, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 5BGWalking directions to Premier Express
0.4 miCo-op FoodBadminton Road, South Gloucestershire, BS16 5UJWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miMorrisons Daily4 Downend Road, Bristol, BS16 5UJWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 mi11ELEVENStaple Hill Road, Bristol, City of, BS16 5ADWalking directions to 11ELEVEN

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.

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictBristol, City ofE06000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyBristol North EastE14001133
WardFrome ValeE05010899
ParishBristol, City of, unparished areaE43000019
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)FishpondsE02003024
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bristol 013DE01014591
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

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Data Sources

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