Colston Close Mangotsfield, South Gloucestershire
20 addresses across 2 postcodes (BS16), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 48007246.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £300,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 17 homes have an energy certificate (C: 7, D: 7, E: 3).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 Stapleton Road, about 3.9 km (2.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 450 m (0.3 miles) away, and Hillfields Park (3.1 hectares) is about 610 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 99 to 101 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 Orchard Medical Centre, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 390 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 55% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 132 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £152,000 | £152,000 | £152,000 |
| 2006 | 3 | £149,000 | £122,000 | £157,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2024 | 2 BS16 4PQ | Terraced | £300,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2018 | 17 BS16 4PQ | Terraced | £200,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2008 | 1 BS16 4PQ | Semi-detached | £152,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2006 | 18 BS16 4PQ | Terraced | £149,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2006 | 17 BS16 4PQ | Terraced | £157,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2006 | 17 BS16 4PQ | Terraced | £122,000 | |
| 5 Mar 2004 | 3 BS16 4PQ | Terraced | £125,000 |
Energy performance certificates
17 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 41 m². Most common: Bungalow, mid-terrace (8); Bungalow, semi-detached (5); Bungalow, end-terrace (3). Built: 1950-1966 (9); 1967-1975 (5); 1930-1949 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (6); owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (11 addresses)
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 (45% of about 860 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)
- Forecourt Motors Hillfields Avenue Bristol BS16 4JW: up to 9 homes, permissioned (390 m)
- Offices Portland Building Portland Street Staple Hill: up to 8 homes, permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Portland Building Portland Street Staple Hill South Gloucestershire BS16 4PS: up to 8 homes, permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Garage site, Woodland Way, Chester Park / Hillfields: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Land At The Former Infant School Page Road Staple Hill South Gloucestershire BS16 4NE: up to 42 homes, permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
- Land To The Rear Of 96 High Street Staple Hill: up to 6 homes, permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
- Land At Gilbert Road Kingswood: up to 8 homes, permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
- 141 High Street Staple Hill Bristol: up to 5 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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 3 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 4PQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
| BS16 4PF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 20 addresses are between 99 m and 101 m above sea level (101 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS16 4PF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BS16 4PQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Stapleton Road 305,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Lawrence Hill 340,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Ashley Down 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 44 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Turnpike Soundwell | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Bristol | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Netham Lock Ferry Terminal | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Beechwood Road Car Park | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Page Road Short Stay Car Park GeniePoint | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 17.5 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Orchard Medical Centre | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lodge Causeway Dental Centre | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Bft Southmead Cossham Hospital | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Staple Hill Police Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,170 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Hillfields Park 3.1 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,640 m² | 290 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lees Hill Playing Field 3.0 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,180 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 4.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Oldbury Court, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.2 km (1.3 miles) north-west. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Oldbury Court | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cockshot Hill | Hill | 600 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Charn Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Coombe Brook Valley | Wood | 1.5 km (1 mile) west |
| Lantern Bottom | Valley | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Britannia Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Duchess Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.8 | 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 | 20 | 20 |
None of the street's 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minerva Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 340 m | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell | Primary | 7–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Stephen's Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Staple Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 820 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 |
| The Tynings Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kings' Forest Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
| Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend | Primary | 5–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Two Mile Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bristol Brunel Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Chester Park Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Does Coffee BS16 4RR | Mobile caterer | 130 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Soundwell Chippy BS16 4RP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| The Turnpike BS16 4RS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Zak's Kitchen BS16 4LA | Mobile caterer | 180 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Hillfields Convenience Store BS16 4LE | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jan 2024 |
| Flora 11 LTD BS16 4RX | Manufacturers/packers | 270 m | 4 Good | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Soundwell Road Spiritualist Church BS16 4RD | Other catering premises | 330 m | Exempt | |
| New Smashing Soundwell / Fatziki / Zeus On The Loose / Wing Wing / Smashed Monster Burgerz / Wing Shack / Side Things / Wana Smash / Slutty Buns / Yoyo Burger / Clifton Burgers / K Pop Chickin BS15 1PT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 5 Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Impact Food Group @ Minerva Priamry Academy BS16 4HA | Other catering premises | 350 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Hillside Secret Garden Day Nursery BS16 4RF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2025 |
| St Stephens C Of E VC Junior School BS15 1XD | School/college/university | 390 m | 4 Good | 21 May 2026 |
| Impact Food Group Dolce @St Stephen's Infant School BS15 1XD | School/college/university | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Healtholics BS15 1PW | Importers/Exporters | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Acacia Wine & Convenience Store BS16 4PY | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Ying's Kitchen BS16 4PY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 21 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 76 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Wesley Close (20); On or near Woodland Close (17); On or near Verde Close (16); On or near Holly Grove (15); On or near Ash Close (14).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 55% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 30% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 86% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 89% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Whitfield Close · Colston Street · The Close · Leicester Square · Market Square · Ash Grove · Wesley Close · Gorse Hill · Woodland Avenue · Woodland Way · Woodland Way · Verde Close
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.