BS16 — BRISTOL | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in BS16

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BS16 is £364,222, which is 19% below the Bristol average of £449,132.

Properties in BS16 cost 26.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BS16 have fallen 1.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£530,808	651
Semi-detached	£383,113	1183
Terraced	£340,471	1156
Flat	£206,273	864
All types	£364,222	3990

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in BS16

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 92.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BS16 has a crime rate 14% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

38.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

4.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

4.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

14.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

13.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in BS16

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BS16 has 37 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 13 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Little Hayes Nursery School	Nursery	Requires improvement	mi
Chester Park Junior School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Chester Park Infant School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Hambrook Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Bromley Heath Junior School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

39,945

Population

Median Age

64%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

64.0%

Private rent

23.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BS16 are 352.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

352.0 Mbps

Avg Download

63.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

87%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BS16 is collected by Bristol Council. The Band D rate is £2,134/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

BS16 — BRISTOL

Area Summary

BS16 (BRISTOL) offers above-average property prices (£364,222, 27% above national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (352 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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BRISTOL

£314K

▲ 1.8% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in BS16?

The average house price in BS16 (BRISTOL) is £364,222, based on 3990 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 27% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 1.4% over the past year.

Is BS16 a safe area to live?

Crime in BS16 is close to the national average at 92.9 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (38.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (14.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in BS16?

There are 37 schools in or near BS16. 41% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 13 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in BS16?

Council tax in BS16 is collected by Bristol Council. The Band D rate is £2,134 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in BS16?

The average broadband download speed in BS16 is 352 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 87%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in BS16 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 64% of homes in BS16 are owner-occupied. 23% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 39,945.