Penny Close Mangotsfield, Bristol, City of
5 addresses across 2 postcodes (BS16), about 40 m long. USRN 4597140.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £340,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (B: 4).
- 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 C; 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 Bristol Parkway, about 3.3 km (2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Oldbury Court Estate, is about 300 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 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 Downend Health Group, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 86% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 152 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £340,000 | £340,000 | £340,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £317,500 | £275,000 | £360,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2023 | 1 BS16 2NY | Semi-detached | £340,000 | |
| 20 May 2022 | 2 BS16 2NY | Semi-detached | £275,000 | |
| 6 May 2022 | 3 BS16 2NY | Semi-detached | £360,000 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 105 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4). Built: 2021 (4).
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 (29% 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)
- Oldbury Court Community Association Delabere Avenue Bristol BS16 2ND: up to 16 homes, permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Whitelodge Care Home 101 Downend Road Fishponds Bristol BS16 5BD: up to 8 homes, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- 2 Dial Lane: up to 9 homes, permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- Regal Garage 74 - 82 Staple Hill Road Bristol BS16 5BT, permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- Land To The Rear Of 61-67 Cleeve Hill Downend Bristol South Gloucestershire BS16 6HQ: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
- Phase 3B Frenchay Hospital Beckspool Road Frenchay South Gloucestershire BS16 1JE: up to 20 homes, permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
- 112 North Street Downend South Gloucestershire BS16 5SE: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (1 km (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, 2 at medium risk and 0 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 2NY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BS16 2PD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 56 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS16 2NY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BS16 2PD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bristol Parkway 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Filton Abbey Wood 694,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Stapleton Road 305,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Selbrooke Crescent Oldbury Court | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Bristol | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Netham Lock Ferry Terminal | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Car parks | Beechwood Road Car Park | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest PoGo Charge | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 18.2 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Downend Health Group | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cleeve Wood Pharmacy | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Staple Hill Dental Practice | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Bft Southmead Frenchay Hospital | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Fishponds Police Station - Avon And Somerset Police | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Bristol Oldbury Court, Oldbury Court Cashzone | 230 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Oldbury Court Estate 48 ha | 300 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,850 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9.7 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pendock Road Alloments 9,210 m² | 240 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 53 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Oldbury Court, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 700 m (0.4 miles) west. 28 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Oldbury Court | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 700 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Unitarian Chapel | Listed building, Grade II* | 880 m (0.5 miles) north |
| St Matthias' College | Listed building, Grade II* | 910 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Stoke Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Britannia Wood | Wood | 590 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Glenfrome | Valley | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Stockwell Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Sims' Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Leap Valley | Valley | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Duchess Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.7 | 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 | 5 | 5 |
None of the street's 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frome Vale Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 340 m | 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 |
| Little Hayes Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 530 m (0.3 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 |
| Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend | Primary | 7–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Frenchay Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 700 m (0.4 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 |
| Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend | Primary | 5–7 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Avanti Gardens School | Primary | 2–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| 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 |
| Begbrook Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fishponds CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
| Stanbridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Bromley Heath Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 Catering + BS16 2PL | Mobile caterer | 140 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Oldbury Court Inn BS16 2PY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 4 Good | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Woodland Court BS16 2RF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily BS16 2NN | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Oldbury Court Stores (Premier) BS16 2NN | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 30 May 2026 |
| Best Choice Kebab BS16 2NN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 4 Good | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Best Choice Kebab & Pizza BS16 2NN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Naga Tandoori BS16 2NN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ocean Community Services Ltds BS16 2RH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Vassalls Cafe BS16 2QQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Secret Soup Society BS16 2QQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School BS16 5EB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| The Downend Tavern BS16 5BE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Premier Express BS16 5BG | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 76 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Whittington Road (40); On or near Ella Close (24); On or near Ronayne Walk (21); On or near Selbrooke Crescent (16); On or near The Thornhills (14).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 86% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 59% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 8% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 39% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 38% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 44% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 88% | 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) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
Gill Avenue · Whittington Road · Ronayne Walk · Long Close · Benford Close · Bracey Drive · Bridges Drive · Selbrooke Crescent · The Thornhills · Ella Close · Shimsey Close · Lanaway 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.