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BS16 3HZ

Eastville

Bristol, City of

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Overview

Postcode BS16 3HZ is located in an urban city, within the Eastville ward of Bristol, City of in the South West region, and forms part of the Fishponds area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 167.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fishponds is £47,699 per year. The nearest station is Stapleton Road, about 1.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Fishponds Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
167
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
17%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Fishponds has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,149 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Fishponds has a very high crime rate, with approximately 167.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17%

Approximately 17.0% 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 27 ft away from BS16 3HZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Fishponds near BS16 3HZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Stapleton Road located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BS16 3HZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miFishponds ParkSmallWalking directions to Fishponds Park

Area Profile

Population
149
Population density
9,612.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
66.38(+99%)
Shoplifting
60.43(+814%)
Anti-social behaviour
44.26(+197%)
Public order
28.51(+336%)
Other theft
25.96(+361%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
85
56.67%
Other White
23
15.33%
Caribbean
11
7.33%
African
7
4.67%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
2.67%
Total population: 150

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
74
53.62%
Level 3 (A level)
22
15.94%
No qualifications
15
10.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
10.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8
5.8%
Total 16+ residents: 138

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
37
42.05%
Owns with a mortgage
26
29.55%
Other social rented
13
14.77%
Owns outright
6
6.82%
Other forms of private rent
3
3.41%
Total households: 88

Property prices in Eastville

Median price£326,000
Price per sq ft£373
Sales (last 12 months)159
Typical range (middle 50%)£265K – £390K

Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £326,000 (about £373 per square foot) in Eastville area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £850,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Eastville over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£440,000£424
Semi-Detached29£375,000£400
Terraced86£346,500£363
Flats37£184,000£361

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Eastville

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eastville.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£292,500£159,000£256,500£235,000
2017£345,000£150,000£271,248£246,060
2018£350,000£156,750£260,100£254,950
2019£334,995£177,000£269,995£245,000
2020£345,995£184,750£265,000£279,000
2021£413,000£185,750£295,000£288,000
2022£450,000£200,000£383,250£330,250
2023£390,000£210,000£355,000£321,425
2024£420,000£206,000£368,000£330,000
2025£430,000£194,000£346,000£340,000
2026£550,000£205,000£443,000£367,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eastville.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Eastville.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£287£272£261£248
2017£307£272£274£264
2018£346£281£295£283
2019£304£292£282£279
2020£321£297£316£296
2021£322£310£340£335
2022£393£332£410£358
2023£447£348£386£355
2024£402£344£380£354
2025£439£364£407£361
2026£360£333£405£373
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Eastville.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS16 3HZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS16 3HZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Nov 2025Flat 5, Beacon Tower, Fishponds Road, Bristol, BS16 3HQFlatsLeasehold£142,500
14 Nov 2025Flat 24, Beacon Tower, Fishponds Road, Bristol, BS16 3HQFlatsLeasehold£155,000
18 Feb 2025Flat 18, Beacon Tower, Fishponds Road, Bristol, BS16 3HQFlatsLeasehold£160,000
19 Dec 20251, Grove Park Gardens, Bristol, BS16 2FGSemi-DetachedFreehold£400,000
16 Jan 202614, Ernestville Road, Bristol, BS16 3DBTerracedFreehold£295,000

Schools

In the BS16 3HZ postcode area, located within Fishponds, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BS16 3HZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableSt Matthias AcademyAcademy alternative provision converter

Requires improvement

0.2 miSecondaryBristol Metropolitan AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryFishponds Church of England AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS16 3HZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BS16 3HZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miOne Stop627 Fishponds Road, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 3BAWalking directions to One Stop
0 miJays News & Booze635 Fishponds Road, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 3BAWalking directions to Jays News & Booze
0.1 miInternational Food Centre585-587 Fishponds Road, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 3AAWalking directions to International Food Centre
0.1 miInternational Food CentreFishponds Road, Bristol, City of, BS16 3AAWalking directions to International Food Centre
0.1 miAldi670-680 Fishponds Road, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 3HJWalking directions to Aldi

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 3HZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ed Fraser

Eastville - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Lorraine Francis

Eastville - 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
WardEastvilleE05010897
ParishBristol, City of, unparished areaE43000019
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)FishpondsE02003024
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bristol 013AE01014588
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BS16 3HZ

Is BS16 3HZ (Fishponds) safe?

The area around BS16 3HZ records about 167 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near BS16 3HZ?

The median sale price around BS16 3HZ in Fishponds is £326,000 (about £373 per square foot) based on 159 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BS16 3HZ?

There are 15 schools close to BS16 3HZ, including St Matthias Academy (Requires improvement), Bristol Metropolitan Academy (Good) and Fishponds Church of England Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BS16 3HZ?

BS16 3HZ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,149 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BS16 3HZ (Fishponds) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bristol North East covering BS16 3HZ is Damien Egan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Ed Fraser (Green Party) and Lorraine Francis (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.