Laundry Fields Fishponds, Bristol, City of
8 addresses across 1 postcode (BS16), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 4596840.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2020 the median was £399,950 across 7 sales.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (A: 2, B: 5).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 Bristol, City of costs £2,714 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Stapleton Road, about 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Snuff Mills Park, is about 260 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 53 to 56 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 Old School Surgery, about 470 m (0.3 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 220 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 46% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 218 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 | 7 | £399,950 | £340,000 | £480,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2020 | 7 BS16 2GT | Detached | £475,000 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 2020 | 6 BS16 2GT | Detached | £340,000 | New build. |
| 23 Jun 2020 | 1 BS16 2GT | Detached | £480,000 | New build. |
| 22 Jun 2020 | 5 BS16 2GT | Detached | £340,000 | New build. |
| 12 Jun 2020 | 2 BS16 2GT | Detached | £425,000 | New build. |
| 29 May 2020 | 3 BS16 2GT | Terraced | £399,950 | New build. |
| 31 Mar 2020 | 4 BS16 2GT | Terraced | £395,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 104 m². Most common: House, detached (4); House, end-terrace (1); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 2019 (6); 2020 (1).
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 B (33% of about 1,320 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: 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)
- Blackberry Hill Hospital Manor Road Fishponds Bristol BS16 2EW: up to 346 homes, permissioned (30 m)
- Cedar House Blackberry Hill Hospital Manor Road Fishponds Bristol BS16 2EW: up to 25 homes, permissioned (380 m)
- 683 Fishponds Road Fishponds Bristol BS16 3BG, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Glenside Campus, Blackberry Hill, Fishponds, not permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- 7 - 9 Frome Valley Road Bristol BS16 1HD, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- 79A Grove Road Fishponds Bristol BS16 2BP: up to 14 homes, permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- Newton Motors 598 - 600 Fishponds Road Fishponds Bristol BS16 3DA: up to 9 homes, permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
- Former Parnall?s Works site, west of Filwood Road / north of Goodneston Road, Fishponds: up to 83 homes, not permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 53 m and 56 m above sea level (54 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS16 2GT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Stapleton Road 305,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Ashley Down 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Filton Abbey Wood 694,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Eastbury Road Fishponds | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Bristol | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Netham Lock Ferry Terminal | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Beechwood Road Car Park | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 17 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Old School Surgery | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Old School Pharmacy | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Dental Practice | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Bft Southmead Manor Park Hospital | 320 m |
| Police station | Fishponds Police Station - Avon And Somerset Police | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cashpoint® 697 Fishponds Road Lloyds Bank | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Snuff Mills Park 6.3 ha | 260 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Oldbury Court Estate 48 ha | 310 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 830 m² | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9.7 ha | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest College Road Allotments 1.4 ha | 210 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 61 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is St Matthias' College, a listed building (Grade II*), 370 m east. 16 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| St Matthias' College | Listed building, Grade II* | 370 m east |
| Numbers 11, 13 and 15 and Attached Garden Wall | Listed building, Grade II* | 440 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Oldbury Court | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 750 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Stoke Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Second World War heavy anti-aircraft battery 590m north east of Highwood House, Pur Down, Bristol | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Glenfrome | Valley | 570 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Duchess Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Coombe Brook Valley | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Barn Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Star Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Pond Field Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.9 | 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 | 8 | 8 |
None of the street's 8 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 Bristol, City of: see them on the Bristol, City of page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti Gardens School | Primary | 2–11 | 360 m | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Begbrook Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 390 m | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fishponds CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 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 |
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 500 m (0.3 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; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Little Hayes Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 870 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; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Chester Park Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Chester Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Frenchay Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Frome Vale Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Minerva Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop BS16 2GU | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 23 Feb 2024 |
| Aspects & Milestones BS16 2HA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Govinda's Ltd BS16 2JP | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Eden House BS16 2EQ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 370 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Fishponds Care Limited BS16 2ED | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2026 |
| One Below Beyond BS16 2EA | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Jan 2025 |
| B & M Stores BS16 2EA | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Card Factory BS16 2EA | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Iceland BS16 2EA | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Bristol Sport Foundation BS16 1HG | Other catering premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Impact Food Group @ Begbrook Primary Academy BS16 1HG | Other catering premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| St Mary's Residential Care Home BS16 2JD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Manor Community Care Home BS16 2JD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Cabot Learning Federation, Begbook Primary Academy BS16 1HG | School/college/university | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Rosemary Residential Home BS16 2HB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 101 |
| Public order | 57 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Burglary | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Arboretum Row (88); On or near The Berries (60); On or near Laundry Fields (19); On or near College Court (16); On or near Homefield Drive (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 46% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 22% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 37% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 31% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 6% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 41% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 33% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 21% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 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 | 0% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 28% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 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
- BS16 2GT: 8 addresses
Nearby streets
Honeyberry Road · Quarterbridge Road · Tayberry Close · College Court · Arboretum Row · Admiralty Gardens · Claverham Road · Homefield Drive · Glaisdale Road · The Berries · Parklands · Glaisdale Road
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 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.