Living in BS16, South Gloucestershire
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BS16 in South Gloucestershire. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in South Gloucestershire: £340,300, up 2.3% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South West average is £304,562.
What actually sold around BS16
132 recorded home sales on the streets around central BS16 in the last 2 years, with a median of £337,500 and a range from £67,000 to £955,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 SIDELANDS ROAD, BS16 2TS | detached | £459,000 | 2026-06-01 |
| 7 NORTH STREET, BS16 5SY | flat-maisonette | £207,000 | 2026-05-13 |
| 54 PENDENNIS ROAD, BS16 5JJ | detached | £707,000 | 2026-05-12 |
| 20 OVERNHURST COURT OVERNHILL ROAD, BS16 5DR | flat-maisonette | £192,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| FLAT 6 DOWNEND PLACE, 61A DOWNEND ROAD, BS16 5UF | flat-maisonette | £230,000 | 2026-05-05 |
| 5 CHRISTCHURCH AVENUE, BS16 5TG | semi-detached | £350,000 | 2026-05-01 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
61 schools within 3 miles , of which 83% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frome Vale Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 0.4 mi |
| Bromley Heath Infant School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.9 mi |
| Beacon Rise Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.3 mi |
| Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend | Primary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Staple Hill Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| The Tynings Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
45 state primary and 9 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: University of the West of England, Bristol.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 25.0% |
| Associate professional and technical | 15.3% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 13.4% |
| Elementary occupations | 10.1% |
| Skilled trades | 8.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
266 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BS16 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on South Gloucestershire's figures.
Common questions about BS16
What is the average house price in BS16?
The average sold price in South Gloucestershire is £340,300 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in BS16?
Prices in South Gloucestershire are up 2.3% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in BS16?
The median of 132 recorded sales around central BS16 in the last 2 years is £337,500, ranging from £67,000 to £955,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in BS16?
61 schools sit within 3 miles of central BS16, and 83% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in BS16?
266 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BS16 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is BS16 at risk of flooding?
Central BS16 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is BS16 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 83% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £337,500; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 266 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BS16 safe?
266 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BS16 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? BS16 or BS15, BS16 or BS5, BS16 or BS36.
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