75,733TOTAL POPULATION
30,689HOUSEHOLDS
4.4%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£0AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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BS16 POSTCODE REGION

Bristol (BS16)

The BS16 postcode area is located in the Bristol postcode town region, within the county of , and contains a total of 2387 individual postcodes.

There are 43 electoral wards in the BS16 postcode area, including Axbridge, Banwell, Bristol, Cheddar, Clevedon, Wedmore, Weston-Super-Mare, Winscombe which come under the local authority of the Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 25% of people in BS16 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of BS16 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


BS16 is a postcode district in Bristol, England. It includes the suburban districts of Fishponds, Hillfields, Downend, Frenchay, Bromley Heath, Staple Hill, Emersons Green and Mangotsfield.

Fishponds is a residential area with a multicultural population, well connected to the city centre by public transport and home to a large number of shops, supermarkets, takeaways, pubs and restaurants.

Hillfields is another suburban district, close to the city centre and the University of Bristol, so popular with students. It has a number of pubs, shops, cafes and restaurants, as well as a leisure centre.

Downend is a mainly residential district, situated close to the M32 motorway which connects it to the city centre. A wide range of shops and amenities can be found here, including a library and a leisure centre.

Frenchay is an upmarket district, located to the north east of Bristol. It is home to a range of businesses, ranging from small independent shops to larger multinational companies. It also boasts a number of fine restaurants, pubs and cafes.

Bromley Heath is a predominantly residential district with a mix of terraced houses, semi-detached homes and detached houses. It is known as a quiet and peaceful community and there are a number of local schools and shops.

Staple Hill is situated to the south east of Frenchay, and it has a selection of terraced houses, semi-detached homes and detached properties. Its streets feature a variety of independent shops, supermarkets, cafes and pubs.

Emersons Green is a small village in Bristol. It is known for its abundance of green space and also boasts a number of pubs, restaurants, cafes and shops.

Mangotsfield is a residential suburb in Bristol, with a mix of terraced, semi-detached and detached houses. It has a local leisure centre, a selection of shops and a small local park.

TheBS16 postcode district is a tranquil and picturesque area, well connected to the city centre via public transport links and a number of motorways. It has a diverse range of housing types, a wide range of amenities and plenty of green space. It is an ideal area for those seeking a comfortable and pleasant place to live away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 87%WORKING
  • 13%UNEMPLOYED

13% of people in BS16 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 25%AB
  • 54%C2/C2
  • 21%DE

According to census records, 25% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 83%WHITE
  • 17%NON-WHITE

83% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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BS16

The county of

BS16 is located in the county of , in .

has a total population of 0, making it the largest county in the UK.

has a total area of square miles, and a population density of people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

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Outward CodeBS16
Postal TownBristol
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Area ClassificationUnclassified

BS16 Electoral Wards

The postal region of BS16, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Blackhorse
Bradley Stoke
Bromley Heath
Broomhill
Coalpit Heath
Downend
Eastville
Emerson's Green
Fishponds
Frampton Cotterell
Frampton End
Frenchay
Frome
Great Stoke
Hambrook
Harry Stoke
Henfield
Hillfields
Kendleshire
Little Stoke
Lyde Green
Mangotsfield
Mayshill
Moorend
Parkfield
Pucklechurch
Pye Corner
Ram Hill
Ridgeway
Rodford
Shortwood
Siston
Soundwell
Staple Hill
Stapleton
Stoke Gifford
Vinney Green
Wapley
Watley's End
Westerleigh
Westerleigh Hill
Whiteshill
Winterbourne
Winterbourne Down
Browse Postcodes in BS16

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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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