Postcode BS16 3JB is located in an urban city, within the Hillfields ward of Bristol, City of in the South West region, and forms part of the Speedwell area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Speedwell is £52,329 per year. The nearest station is Stapleton Road, about 1.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Fishponds Park.
Speedwell has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,989 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Speedwell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 116 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Speedwell is £52,329 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 231 ft away from BS16 3JB.
Speedwell near BS16 3JB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stapleton Road located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Fishponds Park | Small | Walking directions to Fishponds Park |
Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £340 per square foot) in Hillfields area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £617,897.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £375,000 | £340 |
| Terraced | 75 | £325,000 | £339 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £315,000 | £336 |
| Flats | 18 | £169,975 | £361 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £268,250 | £137,500 | £213,000 | £230,000 |
| 2017 | £365,000 | £153,500 | £230,000 | £239,995 |
| 2018 | £340,000 | £160,000 | £239,000 | £245,000 |
| 2019 | £370,000 | £161,500 | £235,000 | £250,000 |
| 2020 | £308,500 | £159,000 | £255,000 | £269,000 |
| 2021 | £340,000 | £175,000 | £262,500 | £275,000 |
| 2022 | £381,500 | £187,500 | £312,000 | £325,000 |
| 2023 | £450,000 | £200,750 | £340,000 | £315,000 |
| 2024 | — | £185,000 | £340,003 | £313,250 |
| 2025 | £330,000 | £187,500 | £321,500 | £325,000 |
| 2026 | £450,000 | £140,000 | £295,500 | £325,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £277 | £251 | £248 | £252 |
| 2017 | £336 | £256 | £254 | £254 |
| 2018 | £280 | £311 | £246 | £253 |
| 2019 | £234 | £303 | £253 | £258 |
| 2020 | £288 | £300 | £277 | £285 |
| 2021 | £298 | £305 | £304 | £291 |
| 2022 | £351 | £330 | £358 | £336 |
| 2023 | £317 | £324 | £351 | £329 |
| 2024 | — | £327 | £344 | £340 |
| 2025 | £341 | £334 | £341 | £346 |
| 2026 | £340 | £406 | £339 | £337 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS16 3JB.
In the BS16 3JB postcode area, located within Speedwell, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS16 3JB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | International Food Centre | 585-587 Fishponds Road, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 3AA | Walking directions to International Food Centre |
| 0.1 mi | International Food Centre | Fishponds Road, Bristol, City of, BS16 3AA | Walking directions to International Food Centre |
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | 627 Fishponds Road, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 3BA | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Jays News & Booze | 635 Fishponds Road, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 3BA | Walking directions to Jays News & Booze |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | 242 Ridgeway Road, Bristol, BS16 3LP | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
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 3JB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ellie King
Hillfields - Elected 2 May 2024
Kelvin Blake
Hillfields - Elected 2 May 2024
Damien Egan
Bristol North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BS16 3JB records about 116 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around BS16 3JB in Speedwell is £315,000 (about £340 per square foot) based on 129 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to BS16 3JB, including Chester Park Infant School (Good), Chester Park Junior School (Good) and St Matthias Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BS16 3JB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,989 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bristol North East covering BS16 3JB is Damien Egan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Ellie King (Labour Party) and Kelvin Blake (Labour Party).
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.