Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the BS16 postcode area, covering Bristol and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated August 2026.
Average price
£221,790
Median price
£187,250
5-year trend
+88.8%
Total sales
49,321
The BS16 area has 1,871 individual postcodes with 49,321 registered sales. Prices are +44.4% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Bristol. The five-year price movement is +88.8%.
A vibrant cultural and tech hub with strong employment, a popular waterfront and direct trains to London Paddington in around 90 minutes.
🚆 Main station
Bristol Temple Meads
⏱️ London commute
~84 min by train
🏫 Notable school
Bristol Cathedral Choir School (Outstanding)
With an average of £221,790, BS16 is a mid-range area, +44.4% below the national average. Mid-range areas typically offer a broad selection of property types for first-time buyers and second-steppers. The dataset includes 49,321 recorded sales across 1,871 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in BS16 is +88.8%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
BS16 7DF
£182,379 avg · 221 sales
BS16 7DA
£174,614 avg · 200 sales
BS16 7DQ
£171,651 avg · 194 sales
BS16 9QX
£146,710 avg · 190 sales
BS16 1WA
£177,445 avg · 182 sales
BS16 5HG
£135,144 avg · 180 sales
BS16 7JB
£111,989 avg · 179 sales
BS16 7BP
£164,223 avg · 178 sales
BS16 7EJ
£162,029 avg · 171 sales
This BS16 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: August 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the BS16 postcode area is £221,790, based on 49,321 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Bristol.
Properties in BS16 average £221,790, which is +44.4% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.
The median price (£187,250) is 15.6% below the average (£221,790), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in BS16 have moved +88.8% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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