Postcode BS16 6RQ is located in an urban city, within the Emersons Green ward of South Gloucestershire in the South West region, and forms part of the Downend North area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 20.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Downend North is £70,411 per year. The nearest station is Bristol Parkway located about 2.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Downend North has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,290 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 8% least deprived areas in England.
Downend North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 20.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Downend North is £70,411 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from BS16 6RQ.
Downend North near BS16 6RQ 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.
Based on 267 recent sales, the median property price is £356,000 in Emersons Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,600 up to £750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 73 | £505,000 |
| Flats | 46 | £235,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 93 | £358,000 |
| Terraced | 55 | £318,000 |
10 year median price trend in Emersons Green
In the BS16 6RQ postcode area, located within Downend North, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS16 6RQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Westbourne Road Spar | Lulworth Crescent, South Gloucestershire, BS16 6RX | Walking directions to Westbourne Road Spar |
| 0.2 mi | The New Dibden Stores | Dibden Close, South Gloucestershire, BS16 6UE | Walking directions to The New Dibden Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Mangotsfield Stores | Stockwell Drive, South Gloucestershire, BS16 9BL | Walking directions to Mangotsfield Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Budgens | Emerson Way, South Gloucestershire, BS16 7AN | Walking directions to Budgens |
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.