Postcode BS16 5US is located in an urban city, within the Frenchay & Downend ward of South Gloucestershire in the South West region, and forms part of the Downend South area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Downend South is £63,938 per year. The nearest station is Bristol Parkway located about 2.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Downend South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,207 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.
Downend South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 45.6% 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 23 ft away from BS16 5US.
Downend South near BS16 5US 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 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £435,000 in Frenchay & Downend area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 up to £1,250,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £637,500 |
| Flats | 36 | £220,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 59 | £469,000 |
| Terraced | 34 | £388,500 |
10 year median price trend in Frenchay & Downend
In the BS16 5US postcode area, located within Downend South, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS16 5US
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier Express | 128 Downend Road, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 5BG | Walking directions to Premier Express |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 32-34 Lanaway Road, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 2NN | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | 11ELEVEN | Staple Hill Road, Bristol, City of, BS16 5AD | Walking directions to 11ELEVEN |
| 0.4 mi | Stanbury Convenience Store | 89 Staple Hill Road, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 5AD | Walking directions to Stanbury Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Berkeley Road, South Gloucestershire, BS16 5HL | Walking directions to Spar |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.