Albion Close Mangotsfield, South Gloucestershire
30 addresses across 3 postcodes (BS16), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 48007130.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2020 the median was £169,950 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 25 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 16, D: 4, E: 2, F: 1).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in South Gloucestershire costs £2,551 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bristol Parkway, about 4.8 km (3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Page Park, is about 270 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 59 to 64 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Downend Health Group, about 910 m (0.6 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 690 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 64% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 89 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | £169,950 | £169,950 | £169,950 |
| 2016 | 1 | £146,000 | £146,000 | £146,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £74,000 | £74,000 | £74,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £107,000 | £107,000 | £107,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £36,500 | £36,500 | £36,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct 2020 | 3, WALKER COURT BS16 5QP | Flat or maisonette | £169,950 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Dec 2016 | 13, WALKER COURT BS16 5QP | Flat or maisonette | £146,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Aug 2011 | 12 BS16 5PY | Semi-detached | £74,000 | |
| 13 Oct 2005 | 15, WALKER COURT BS16 5QP | Flat or maisonette | £107,000 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Dec 1998 | 15, WALKER COURT BS16 5QP | Flat or maisonette | £36,500 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
25 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 47 m². Most common: Flat (15); Bungalow, semi-detached (10). Built: 1967-1975 (11); 1950-1966 (10); 1976-1982 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (18); owner-occupied (2); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (16 addresses)
- 1 Walker Court, Albion Close
- 2, Albion Close
- 3 Walker Court, Albion Close
- 5 Walker Court, Albion Close
- 6, Albion Close
- 7 Walker Court, Albion Close
- 8, Albion Close
- 9 Walker Court, Albion Close
- 10, Albion Close
- 11 Walker Court, Albion Close
- 13 Walker Court, Albion Close
- 16, Albion Close
- 25 Walker Court, Albion Close
- 29 Walker Court, Albion Close
- 31 Walker Court, Albion Close
- 35 Walker Court, Albion Close
Council tax
What each band costs in South Gloucestershire in 2026-27: Band D £2,551 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,700 | £1,984 | £2,267 | £2,551 | £3,117 | £3,684 | £4,251 | £5,101 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (40% of about 700 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 6A The Square Broad Street Staple Hill Bristol South Gloucestershire BS16 5LR: up to 6 homes, permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
- 112 North Street Downend South Gloucestershire BS16 5SE: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
- Romney House Lockleaze Bristol BS7 9TB: up to 8 homes, permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 23 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS16 5QP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 18 | unlikely |
| BS16 5PY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BS16 5PT | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 5 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 30 addresses are between 59 m and 64 m above sea level (61 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS16 5PT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BS16 5PY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BS16 5QP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bristol Parkway 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Filton Abbey Wood 694,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Stapleton Road 305,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 53 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gerrish Avenue Staple Hill | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Bristol | 7.5 km (4.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Netham Lock Ferry Terminal | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Lyde Green Park & Ride | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St James Street Car Park GeniePoint | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 19.2 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Downend Health Group | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Willows Pharmacy | 370 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Christchurch Dental Centre | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Bft Southmead Cossham Hospital | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Staple Hill Police Station | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Downend Road, Downend Cashzone | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Page Park 7.3 ha | 270 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 140 m² | 390 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,560 m² | 390 m |
| Allotments | Staple Hill and Districts Allotments 4.3 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 9.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hill House, a listed building (Grade II*), 250 m south-west. 14 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hill House | Listed building, Grade II* | 250 m south-west |
| Church of St James | Listed building, Grade II* | 540 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Rodway Hill Manor (East and West Wing) | Listed building, Grade II* | 580 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Oldbury Court | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Charn Hill | Hill | 560 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Stockwell Hill | Hill | 580 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Rodway Hill | Hill | 860 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Carsons Copse | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Black Horse Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Leap Valley | Valley | 2 km (1.3 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 30 | 30 |
None of the street's 30 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for South Gloucestershire: see them on the South Gloucestershire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barley Close Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stanbridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Mangotsfield School | Secondary | 11–16 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Tynings Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Downend School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend | Primary | 5–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mangotsfield Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Emersons Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Exceptional; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Staple Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Kings' Forest Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Dec 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| News Extra BS16 5QQ | Retailers - other | 180 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Cinnamon Tree BS16 5QQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Spar BS16 9HF | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Exempt | |
| Lucky House BS16 9HE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Dec 2025 |
| The Red Lion BS16 9HD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 12 Feb 2025 |
| The Lamb Inn BS16 9DD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Downend Christadelphians BS16 5RR | Other catering premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Pepe's BS16 9JB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Albion Close (26); On or near Hillside (24); On or near Almond Way (10); On or near Westering Close (7); On or near Burley Grove (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 64% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 33% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 27% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 38% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 48% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 80% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band E, flat (lodged 16 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- BS16 5QP: 19 addresses of 20 in the postcode
- BS16 5PY: 10 addresses of 11 in the postcode
- BS16 5PT: 1 address of 25 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Almond Way · Burley Grove · Hillside · Gerrish Avenue · Burley Grove · Haythorn Court · Westering Close · Page Park View · The Croft · Burley Crest · Mangotsfield Road · Valley Road
All the streets in BS16 and across South Gloucestershire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.