Fry's Close Stapleton, Bristol, City of
10 addresses across 2 postcodes (BS16), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 4535290.
7 homes have an energy certificate (D: 2, E: 5). No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Bristol, City of costs £2,714 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 71% to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Ashley Down, about 1.6 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden, Stoke Park, is about 210 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 31 to 38 m above sea level. 1 of its 10 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is East Trees Health Centre, about 1.4 km away. About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 68% of households owned their home and 57% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 27 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 129 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (5); House, detached (2). Built: 1930-1949 (2); before 1900 (2); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (4); owner-occupied (3).
Council tax
What each band costs in Bristol, City of in 2026-27: Band D £2,714 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,809 | £2,111 | £2,412 | £2,714 | £3,317 | £3,920 | £4,523 | £5,427 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (39% of about 690 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Stapleton and Frome Valley (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 3.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- BELMONT COTTAGE, grade II
- ROSE COTTAGE, grade II
- WALLS, RAILINGS AND GATES OF CHURCH OF HOLY TRINITY, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- Glenside Campus, Blackberry Hill, Fishponds, not permissioned (820 m)
- 230 Fishponds Road Eastville Bristol BS5 6PX, permissioned (830 m)
- 13 Park Avenue Eastville Bristol BS5 6QL: up to 7 homes, permissioned (870 m)
- 79A Grove Road Fishponds Bristol BS16 2BP: up to 14 homes, permissioned (920 m)
- Land Formerly 190 To 196 Romney Avenue Bristol BS7 9TE: up to 12 homes, pending decision (1.0 km)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 10 addresses are between 31 m and 38 m above sea level (36 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS16 1AR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BS16 1AS | 100% | 71% | 71% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ashley Down 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km |
| Stapleton Road 305,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km | |
| Lawrence Hill 340,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m, 21 within 800 m; nearest Stapleton Church | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Bristol | 3.6 km |
| Ferry terminal | Netham Lock Ferry Terminal | 3.2 km |
| Car parks | St Werburghs Primary School Car Park | 1.7 km |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km; nearest MFG Charging Station | 550 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 15.8 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest East Trees Health Centre | 1.4 km |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 1.0 km |
| NHS dentists | The Dental Practice | 1.9 km |
| Hospital | Bft Southmead Glenside Hospital | 890 m |
| Police station | Fishponds Police Station - Avon And Somerset Police | 2.1 km |
| Cash machines | ATM | 910 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m; nearest Stoke Park 159 ha | 210 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 230 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 4.2 ha | 240 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 450 m |
Within 800 m: 2 parks and gardens, 185 hectares in all.
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 10 |
1 of the street's 10 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenfrome Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 710 m | Report card (Dec 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Trinity Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.0 km | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stoke Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.0 km | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.1 km | 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; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| May Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km | Requires improvement (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Begbrook Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fairfield High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km | No published inspection |
| Fishponds CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Werburghs Park Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.7 km | No published inspection |
| St Werburgh's Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Avanti Gardens School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Chester Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Franks at Bristol Collegiate school BS16 1BJ | School/college/university | 140 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Stapleton Cricket Club BS16 1AY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Elm Tree Farm Shop BS16 1AY | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Park News BS16 1AU | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Averay Road Premier BS16 1BL | Retailers - other | 410 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jan 2024 |
| The Elms Care Home BS16 1AA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Park Road (9); On or near Baileys Mead Road (8); On or near Colston Hill (5); On or near Fry'S Close (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 68% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 29% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 31% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 69% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 49% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 31% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 84% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 57% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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
Colston Hill · Stapleton Close · Colston Hill · Baileys Mead Road · Bell Hill · Estcourt Gardens · Raja Rammohun Roy Walk · Welsford Avenue · The Chine · Little Parr Close · Welsford Road · Rowland Avenue
All the streets in BS16 and across Bristol, City of.
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.