Postcode BS16 4RP is located in an urban city, within the New Cheltenham ward of South Gloucestershire in the South West region, and forms part of the Staple Hill South & Kingswood North West area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Staple Hill South & Kingswood North West is £50,256 per year. The nearest station is Stapleton Road, about 2.5 miles away. There are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Staple Hill South & Kingswood North West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,513 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Staple Hill South & Kingswood North West has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Staple Hill South & Kingswood North West is £50,256 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 10 ft away from BS16 4RP.
Staple Hill South & Kingswood North West near BS16 4RP 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £302,000 (about £343 per square foot) in New Cheltenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £670,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £450,000 | £402 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £320,000 | £367 |
| Terraced | 42 | £307,500 | £343 |
| Flats | 17 | £175,000 | £325 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £372,000 | £150,500 | £228,000 | £229,975 |
| 2017 | £349,000 | £160,000 | £244,000 | £226,500 |
| 2018 | £400,000 | £160,000 | £240,000 | £237,500 |
| 2019 | £387,500 | £151,000 | £250,000 | £239,950 |
| 2020 | £385,000 | £155,000 | £260,000 | £255,000 |
| 2021 | £400,000 | £162,250 | £260,000 | £265,000 |
| 2022 | £460,000 | £190,000 | £306,000 | £301,000 |
| 2023 | £432,000 | £190,000 | £310,000 | £300,000 |
| 2024 | £485,000 | £172,500 | £318,000 | £310,000 |
| 2025 | £460,000 | £182,500 | £312,500 | £295,000 |
| 2026 | £400,000 | £162,000 | £302,500 | £338,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £235 | £260 | £267 | £241 |
| 2017 | £292 | £284 | £255 | £266 |
| 2018 | £281 | £287 | £274 | £260 |
| 2019 | £269 | £265 | £267 | £254 |
| 2020 | £229 | £289 | £282 | £273 |
| 2021 | £328 | £282 | £318 | £283 |
| 2022 | £375 | £324 | £344 | £331 |
| 2023 | £365 | £332 | £364 | £319 |
| 2024 | £363 | £317 | £353 | £343 |
| 2025 | £401 | £327 | £364 | £343 |
| 2026 | £302 | £342 | £375 | £356 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS16 4RP.
In the BS16 4RP postcode area, located within Staple Hill South & Kingswood North West, there are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS16 4RP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Chase Road, South Gloucestershire, BS15 1PW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Hillfields News Convenicence Store | Market Square, Bristol, BS16 4LE | Walking directions to Hillfields News Convenicence Store |
| 0.4 mi | Acacia Stores | Acacia Avenue, South Gloucestershire, BS16 4PY | Walking directions to Acacia Stores |
| 0.4 mi | KSK | Soundwell Road, South Gloucestershire, BS16 4QW | Walking directions to KSK |
| 0.4 mi | Best One | 1E Pool Road, Bristol, BS15 1XL | Walking directions to Best One |
Annual council tax rates for South Gloucestershire 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 4RP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Angela Morey
New Cheltenham - Elected 2 May 2024
Damien Egan
Bristol North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BS16 4RP records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 public order.
The median sale price around BS16 4RP in Staple Hill South & Kingswood North West is £302,000 (about £343 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BS16 4RP, including St Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell, St Stephen's Infant School (Good) and Soundwell Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BS16 4RP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,513 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 4RP is Damien Egan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Angela Morey (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.