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BS16 9QR

Merritt Way

New Cheltenham

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Detailed insights for BS16 9QR

Overview

Postcode BS16 9QR is located in an urban city, within the New Cheltenham ward of South Gloucestershire in the South West region, and forms part of the Pucklechurch & Westerleigh area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pucklechurch & Westerleigh is £61,305 per year. The nearest station is Stapleton Road, about 3.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Pomphrey Hill Open Space.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Pucklechurch & Westerleigh has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,172 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Pucklechurch & Westerleigh has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Pucklechurch & Westerleigh is £61,305 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BS16 9QR.

Flood risk

No risk

Pucklechurch & Westerleigh near BS16 9QR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Stapleton Road located about 3.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BS16 9QR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPomphrey Hill Open SpaceLargeWalking directions to Pomphrey Hill Open Space
0.2 miSiston CommonMediumWalking directions to Siston Common
0.1 miOld Mangotsfield StationSmallWalking directions to Old Mangotsfield Station

Area Profile

Population
371
Population density
3,212.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.78(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.18(-25%)
Public order
9.42(+44%)
Other theft
5.89(+5%)
Drugs
5.3(+176%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
285
76.82%
Other White
29
7.82%
Chinese
11
2.96%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
2.7%
African
9
2.43%
Total population: 371

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
135
47.04%
Level 3 (A level)
63
21.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
12.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
8.71%
No qualifications
23
8.01%
Total 16+ residents: 287

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
71
58.68%
Owns outright
34
28.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.57%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.65%
Total households: 121

Property prices in New Cheltenham

Median price£302,000
Price per sq ft£343
Sales (last 12 months)109
Typical range (middle 50%)£259K – £360K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in New Cheltenham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£450,000£402
Semi-Detached41£320,000£367
Terraced42£307,500£343
Flats17£175,000£325

10-year price trendmedian sale price in New Cheltenham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in New Cheltenham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in New Cheltenham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in New Cheltenham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in New Cheltenham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for New Cheltenham in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS16 9QR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS16 9QR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Nov 20257, Merritt Way, Bristol, BS16 9QRDetachedFreehold£470,000
28 Feb 202523, Merritt Way, Bristol, BS16 9QRDetachedFreehold£655,000
26 Jan 20261, Loop Road, Bristol, BS16 9QSTerracedFreehold£354,000
04 Sept 20254, Loop Road, Bristol, BS16 9QSFlatsLeasehold£235,000
29 Aug 20257, Loop Road, Bristol, BS16 9QSDetachedFreehold£575,000

Schools

In the BS16 9QR postcode area, located within Pucklechurch & Westerleigh, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BS16 9QR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryKings' Forest Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miSecondaryMangotsfield SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.7 miPrimaryThe Tynings Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS16 9QR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BS16 9QR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miStation Road Convenience Store127 Station Road, Bristol, BS15 4XXWalking directions to Station Road Convenience Store
0.5 miAnchor StoresAnchor Road, South Gloucestershire, BS15 4REWalking directions to Anchor Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for South Gloucestershire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,619
Band B£1,888
Band C£2,158
Band D£2,428
Band E£2,967
Band F£3,507
Band G£4,047
Band H£4,856

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BS16 9QR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Angela Morey

New Cheltenham - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Damien Egan

Bristol North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictSouth GloucestershireE06000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBristol North EastE14001133
WardNew CheltenhamE05012119
ParishSistonE04013346
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Pucklechurch & WesterleighE02003108
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Gloucestershire 019FE01033338
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced2009-06-01

Frequently asked questions about BS16 9QR

Is BS16 9QR (Pucklechurch & Westerleigh) safe?

The area around BS16 9QR records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.

What is the average house price near BS16 9QR?

The median sale price around BS16 9QR in Pucklechurch & Westerleigh is £302,000 (about £343 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BS16 9QR?

There are 10 schools close to BS16 9QR, including Kings' Forest Primary School, Mangotsfield School (Good) and The Tynings Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BS16 9QR?

BS16 9QR scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,172 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BS16 9QR (Pucklechurch & Westerleigh) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bristol North East covering BS16 9QR is Damien Egan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Angela Morey (Labour Party).

Data Sources

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.