Postcode BS16 5RA is located in an urban city, within the Staple Hill & Mangotsfield ward of South Gloucestershire in the South West region, and forms part of the Downend South area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Downend South is £63,938 per year. The nearest station is Bristol Parkway, about 2.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Page Park.
Downend South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,455 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.
Downend South has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Downend South is £63,938 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 149 ft away from BS16 5RA.
Downend South near BS16 5RA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bristol Parkway located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Page Park | Medium | Walking directions to Page Park |
Based on 171 recent sales, the median property price is £314,000 (about £341 per square foot) in Staple Hill & Mangotsfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £725,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £462,500 | £382 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £370,000 | £357 |
| Terraced | 68 | £315,000 | £341 |
| Flats | 41 | £180,000 | £310 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £330,000 | £230,000 | £270,000 | £225,000 |
| 2017 | £375,000 | £170,000 | £268,500 | £235,000 |
| 2018 | £365,000 | £155,000 | £278,000 | £250,000 |
| 2019 | £362,000 | £157,000 | £275,000 | £254,950 |
| 2020 | £425,000 | £185,000 | £299,000 | £262,500 |
| 2021 | £411,500 | £160,000 | £321,000 | £280,000 |
| 2022 | £470,000 | £176,000 | £375,000 | £325,000 |
| 2023 | £500,000 | £185,750 | £335,000 | £318,000 |
| 2024 | £407,500 | £192,500 | £341,500 | £305,000 |
| 2025 | £460,000 | £173,094 | £377,500 | £312,250 |
| 2026 | £500,000 | £215,000 | £358,500 | £335,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £293 | £377 | £263 | £232 |
| 2017 | £263 | £304 | £271 | £248 |
| 2018 | £298 | £285 | £293 | £260 |
| 2019 | £279 | £283 | £286 | £259 |
| 2020 | £301 | £273 | £294 | £264 |
| 2021 | £328 | £294 | £313 | £293 |
| 2022 | £361 | £323 | £365 | £352 |
| 2023 | £364 | £359 | £355 | £332 |
| 2024 | £357 | £299 | £333 | £328 |
| 2025 | £379 | £312 | £363 | £342 |
| 2026 | £369 | £310 | £347 | £349 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS16 5RA.
In the BS16 5RA postcode area, located within Downend South, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS16 5RA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | 4 Downend Road, Bristol, BS16 5UJ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Badminton Road, South Gloucestershire, BS16 5UJ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 4 Badminton Road, Bristol, BS16 6BB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Broad Street, Staple Hill, Bristol, BS16 5LR | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Kaze Mini Mart | Broad Street, South Gloucestershire, BS16 5NX | Walking directions to Kaze Mini Mart |
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 5RA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ian Boulton
Staple Hill & Mangotsfield - Elected 4 May 2023
Katie Morrison Cooper
Staple Hill & Mangotsfield - Elected 4 May 2023
Michael Bell
Staple Hill & Mangotsfield - Elected 4 May 2023
Damien Egan
Bristol North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BS16 5RA records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and public order.
The median sale price around BS16 5RA in Downend South is £314,000 (about £341 per square foot) based on 171 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to BS16 5RA, including Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend (Good), Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend (Good) and Stanbridge Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BS16 5RA scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,455 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 5RA is Damien Egan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ian Boulton (Labour Party), Katie Morrison Cooper (Labour Party) and Michael Bell (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.