Postcode report
BS16 2NE Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About BS16 2NE: area rating, property, schools and local change
BS16 2NE is a postcode in Eastville, Bristol, City of, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BS16 2NE, then scores the surrounding small area 33/100 - bottom 9% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BS16 2NE are property market signals and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for BS16 2NE is based on Bristol 013 Census 2021. It covers 10,022 residents, 5,782 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 35, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 56% owner-occupied, 23% privately rented, 20% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near BS16 2NE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BS16 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £345k from 113 rolling sales, down 6.8% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BS16 2NE can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 9 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BS16 2NE by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around BS16 2NE is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 30 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about BS16 2NE
Is BS16 2NE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 33/100 (bottom 9% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near BS16 2NE?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near BS16 2NE?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near BS16 2NE?
LocaleIQ currently matches 9 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for BS16 2NE?
LocaleIQ matched BS16 2NE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BS16 2NE?
The latest median sold price is £345k based on 113 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BS16 2NE?
LocaleIQ currently shows 30 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.