The postcode BS16 5LJ is located in South Gloucestershire It was introduced in June 1981 and is an active postcode. BS16 5LJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
BS16 5LJ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.3 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of BS16 5LJ as Constrained city dwellers > Ageing city dwellers > Retired independent city dwellers.
The closest road name to BS16 5LJ is Berkeley Road which is centered 51 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Victoria Street and is 104 m away. The closest railway station is Bristol Parkway Rail Station, 4.27 km away.
The closest primary school to BS16 5LJ (for ages 11 and under) is Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 27, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Downend School. The last OFSTED inspection on January 9, 2019 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of BS16 5LJ is Portcullis and is 209 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection . The nearest takeaway food is available from Happy Cod and is 175 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on April 30, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 101 Mbps and an average upload speed of 12 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for BS16 5LJ is covered by the Avon and Somerset police force association and South Gloucestershire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to BS16 5LJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to BS16 5LJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode BS16 5LJ
| Introduction | June 1981 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from BS16 5LJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (November 27, 2019) | 180 m |
| Staple Hill Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (September 26, 2018) | 246 m |
| Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (April 4, 2017) | 328 m |
| Gracefield Preparatory School | Independent school | 4-11 | Good (March 21, 2019) | 690 m |
| The Tynings School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (July 12, 2018) | 806 m |
| Frome Vale Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (January 12, 2022) | 1.01 km |
| Stanbridge Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 16, 2017) | 1.12 km |
| Briarwood School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (June 15, 2017) | 1.13 km |
| Soundwell Academy | Special school | 5-18 | 1.24 km | |
| Minerva Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (July 5, 2018) | 1.24 km |
| St Stephen's Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (December 9, 2016) | 1.29 km |
| St Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (December 8, 2021) | 1.29 km |
| Barley Close Community Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (May 10, 2017) | 1.39 km |
| Downend School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (January 9, 2019) | 1.43 km |
| Avanti Gardens School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.49 km | |
| Frenchay Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (March 26, 2019) | 1.54 km |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 24, 2017) | 1.55 km |
| St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 16, 2021) | 1.61 km |
| Kings' Forest Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 16, 2016) | 1.64 km |
| Fishponds Church of England Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (April 26, 2018) | 1.65 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BS16 5LJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Place | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 29, 2021 | 47 m | |
| Gwendoline House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 14, 2020 | 74 m | |
| JK's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 23, 2020 | 107 m | |
| American Candy Bristol | Exempt January 14, 2022 | 175 m | |
| Happy Cod | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 30, 2021 | 175 m | |
| Jasons Trading Post | Exempt February 25, 2020 | 175 m | |
| Miss Millie's Fried Chicken | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 9, 2020 | 175 m | |
| A+ Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 4, 2022 | 178 m | |
| Cafe Oasis | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 8, 2021 | 178 m | |
| Guru J's | Awaiting Inspection | 178 m | |
| Staple Hill Post Office & Convenience Store | Exempt December 9, 2021 | 178 m | |
| Sweet Treats | Exempt February 20, 2020 | 178 m | |
| Integra At Christchurch Junior School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 20, 2021 | 180 m | |
| One Hut Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement June 24, 2021 | 203 m | |
| Premier Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement May 20, 2021 | 203 m | |
| Bristol Catering Limited At China China | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 21, 2020 | 206 m | |
| Curry Supreme/Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 18, 2021 | 206 m | |
| Wild Yeast Bakery | Awaiting Inspection | 206 m | |
| Convenience Store & Off Licence | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 9, 2018 | 209 m | |
| Portcullis | Awaiting Inspection | 209 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BS16 5LJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Victoria Street | 104 m | |
| Victoria Street | 118 m | |
| The Portcullis | 191 m | |
| The Portcullis | 232 m | |
| Pendennis Road | 238 m | |
| Bristol Parkway Rail Station | 4.27 km | |
| Stapleton Road Rail Station | 4.39 km | |
| Filton Abbey Wood Rail Station | 4.53 km | |
| St Philip's Bridge | 6.12 km | |
| Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing | 6.18 km | |
| Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing | 6.18 km | |
| Bristol Airport | 17.71 km | |
| Gloucestershire Airport | 51.48 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BS16 5LJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Britannia Wood | 756 m | |
| Stockwell Hill | 1.16 km | |
| Charn Hill | 1.18 km | |
| Cockshot Hill | 1.39 km | |
| Rodway Hill | 1.73 km | |
| Glenfrome | Valley | 1.82 km |
| Carsons Copse | 1.86 km | |
| Coombe Brook Valley | 2.16 km | |
| Leap Valley | Valley | 2.21 km |
| Black Horse Pond | 2.5 km | |
| Lantern Bottom | Valley | 2.7 km |
| Sims' Hill | 2.73 km | |
| Duchess Pond | 3.1 km | |
| Barn Wood | 3.15 km | |
| Bury Hill | 3.16 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for BS16 5LJ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 59.8 Mbps | 101 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 10.1 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 21 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 6 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 23 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 125.7 | 15.1 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for BS16 5LJ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.48284900 |
| Longitude | -2.50792500 |
| OS Easting | 364826 |
| OS Northing | 0176111 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Avon and Somerset |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Electoral Ward | Staple Hill & Mangotsfield |
| Local Authority District | South Gloucestershire |
| Region / Government Office Region | South West |
| European Electoral Region | South West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: West of England Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | West of England |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000025 |
| Travel To Work Area | Bristol |
| NHS England Region | South West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
South Gloucestershire |
| Cancer Alliance | Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon and Gloucestershire |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
South West |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Constrained city dwellers Group: Ageing city dwellers Subgroup: Retired independent city dwellers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Bristol BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Bristol BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33047811 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
South Gloucestershire 025 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
South Gloucestershire 025E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 7D2 |