Area Report
Last updated 03 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the more comfortable corners of South Gloucestershire: a school rated Good 0.2 miles away and roughly 8 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around BS16 5UP.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
10Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 28 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 43 schools in total
- IMD education decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend (Good) — 0.2 mi
Is it safe?
10crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 10 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 3.1)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
15GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 12 GP, 3 hospitals, 9 dentists, pharmacy 0.4 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: THE DOWNEND HEALTH GROUP — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 32 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 8 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
12green spaces
- IMD environment decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 22.5 ha total
- largest park 8.9 ha (0.09 mi away)
Nearest: Playing Field (1.0 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
36shops & libraries
- 29 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Co-operative Group, Morrisons, Sainsburys, Iceland…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Co-op Downend Road — 0.1 mi
In South Gloucestershire, 83% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (94% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 94% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across South Gloucestershire, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near BS16 5UP.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in BS16.
Average sold price by property type across the BS16 district, 2021–2026.
About BS16 5UP
BS16 5UP scores 88/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — right beside a Country Park. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, BS16 5UP is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 9/10, ranked 27,455 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is low (IMD housing decile 10/10).
There are 43 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 26 rated Good. The nearest school is Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend (Ofsted: Good), 0.2 mi away.
There were 10 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 12 GP surgeries, 3 hospitals and 9 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is THE DOWNEND HEALTH GROUP, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is FRENCHAY HOSPITAL, 1.1 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.4 mi away.
