Station Road Fishponds, Bristol, City of
3 addresses across 2 postcodes (BS16), about 150 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 4561903.
- 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 93% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Stapleton Road, about 2.8 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Fishponds Park, is about 250 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 60 to 62 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 3 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Fishponds Family Practice, about 240 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 810 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 46% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 547 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
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (32% of about 2,290 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): Article 4 East.
- Tree preservation orders: 1 protected tree on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Former Parnall?s Works site, west of Filwood Road / north of Goodneston Road, Fishponds: up to 83 homes, not permissioned (240 m)
- 683 Fishponds Road Fishponds Bristol BS16 3BG, permissioned (260 m)
- Diamonite Industrial Park Goodneston Road Bristol BS16 3JX, permissioned (350 m)
- Diamonite Industrial Park, Goodneston Road, Fishponds: up to 50 homes, not permissioned (350 m)
- Graphic Packaging Ltd Filwood Road Bristol BS16 3SB: up to 208 homes, permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Graphic Packaging Ltd Filwood Road Bristol BS16 3SB, permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Newton Motors 598 - 600 Fishponds Road Fishponds Bristol BS16 3DA: up to 9 homes, permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- Blackberry Hill Hospital Manor Road Fishponds Bristol BS16 2EW: up to 346 homes, permissioned (680 m (0.4 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
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 3 addresses are between 60 m and 62 m above sea level (61 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS16 3SG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BS16 3UA | 93% | 93% | 93% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Stapleton Road 305,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Ashley Down 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2 miles) | |
| Lawrence Hill 340,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest New Station Road Fishponds | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Bristol | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Netham Lock Ferry Terminal | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Beechwood Road Car Park | 230 m |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 240 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 16.9 km (10 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fishponds Family Practice | 240 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Morrisons Pharmacy | 160 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Dental Practice | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Bft Southmead Manor Park Hospital | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Fishponds Police Station - Avon And Somerset Police | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cashpoint® 697 Fishponds Road Lloyds Bank | 140 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fishponds Park 4,130 m² | 250 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Hillfields Park 3.1 ha | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 830 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ridgeway Playing Fields 12 ha | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,280 m² | 310 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 3.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Numbers 11, 13 and 15 and Attached Garden Wall, a listed building (Grade II*), 310 m north. 12 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers 11, 13 and 15 and Attached Garden Wall | Listed building, Grade II* | 310 m north |
| St Matthias' College | Listed building, Grade II* | 580 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Oldbury Court | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Stoke Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Coombe Brook Valley | Wood | 900 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Glenfrome | Valley | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Britannia Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Duchess Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Cockshot Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Pond Field Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 3 |
1 of the street's 3 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishponds CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 220 m | 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 |
| Chester Park Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Avanti Gardens School | Primary | 2–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 650 m (0.4 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 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Chester Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Little Hayes Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 810 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 |
| Begbrook Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Minerva Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Speedwell Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Bristol Brunel Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway Tavern BS16 3SG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 m | 4 Good | 29 Sep 2025 |
| RT@ BS16 3SG | Mobile caterer | 30 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Van Dyck Forum BS16 3UA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Daily Asian Food Store BS16 3UA | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Everyday Thai BS16 3RP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 4 Good | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Lidl BS16 3UF | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 110 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Bristol Fishponds BS16 3US | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Baba Kebab and Pizza BS16 3UW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Eggfree Cakebox BS16 3UW | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Fishponds Fish Bar BS16 3UW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Artichoke Wholefoods BS16 3UW | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jan 2024 |
| MSALA MINISTRY BS16 3UH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Msala Library BS16 3UH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 4 Good | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Bizim Kasap - Bristol Halal Butcher BS16 3UH | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Polski Smak BS16 3UH | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jan 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 128 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 86 |
| Shoplifting | 70 |
| Public order | 69 |
| Other theft | 60 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 |
| Vehicle crime | 28 |
| Robbery | 26 |
| Burglary | 17 |
| Bicycle theft | 10 |
| Drugs | 10 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Yalland Close (194); On or near Supermarket (66); On or near Hinton Road (59); On or near Coronation Avenue (50); On or near Elmdale Gardens (42).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 46% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 24% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 17% | 17% |
| Private rented | 36% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 40% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 83% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 85% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 4 to 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
- Food hygiene ratings The Old Post Office (pub/bar/nightclub, BS16 3TT) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 29 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Greggs (retailers - other, BS16 3UP) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 17 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Co-op (retailers - other, BS16 2LE) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 17 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
New Station Road · Graeme Close · New Station Way · Hinton Road · Coronation Avenue · Elmdale Gardens · New Station Way · Tyndale Avenue · Filwood Road · Courtfield Grove · Yalland Close · Bernards Brook
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.