Bristol BS16 area guide
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Is Bristol BS16 a good place to live?
In Bristol (BS16), recorded crime is 53% above the national average, homes sell for around £366,137 on average, there are 37 schools in the area (15 of 17 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 53% above average
- A Schools88% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£366,137
Population
114,208
Recorded crime
349.0
Schools
37
Broadband
86%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Bristol BS16
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bristol BS16 is rated high. Around 0.7% of properties (336 of 45,040) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 123 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in BS16, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (303 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in BS16 (May 24–Jun 26, average 702/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 37
- One-person households
- 28%
- Households with children
- 30%
- Households
- 43,686
Owned 65% · Social rent 14% · Private rent 19%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BS16.
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Bristol BS16: frequently asked questions
Is Bristol BS16 a good place to live?
In Bristol (BS16), recorded crime is 53% above the national average, homes sell for around £366,137 on average, there are 37 schools in the area (15 of 17 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Bristol BS16?
Recorded crime in Bristol BS16 runs at 349.0 per 1,000 properties, 53% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Bristol BS16 safe?
Crime in Bristol BS16 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Bristol BS16 runs at 349.0 per 1,000 properties, 53% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Bristol BS16?
Homes in Bristol BS16 sell for around £366,137 on average, based on 1,407 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Bristol BS16 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bristol BS16 is rated high. Around 0.7% of properties (336 of 45,040) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 123 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Bristol BS16?
There are 37 schools in Bristol BS16 (25 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Bristol BS16 any good?
Of the 17 Ofsted-rated schools in Bristol BS16, 15 (88%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Bristol BS16 a deprived area?
Bristol BS16 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).