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Affluence in BS16 3QZ

How BS16 3QZ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.

Neighbourhood
Speedwell
Council
Bristol
Region
South West
Neighbourhood population
1,910 (2024)
Deprivation

How well off BS16 3QZ is

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BS16 3QZ area scores 4.0 out of 10, placing it more deprived than most of England. Its lowest-scoring category is living environment (2.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.

Overall score
4.0/ 10
Most deprivedLeast deprived
By category, lowest first
  • Living environment2.0
  • Crime3.0
  • Income4.0
  • Employment4.0
  • Education and skills4.0
  • Health and disability4.0
  • Children in low-income families4.0
  • Older people in low-income households4.0
  • Barriers to housing and services7.0
Income

Household income

Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.

Annual income
£52,329
Before tax, all sources
England
£55,856
Below the national average
Higher than
49%
Of neighbourhoods in England and Wales
Work

Who is in work

62.4% of adults in the BS16 3QZ area are in work, broadly in line with the England average of 55.7%. 14.3% are retired and 8.2% are full-time students.

BS16 3QZEngland
Employee, full-time36.1%34.3%
Employee, part-time14.2%11.9%
Self-employed12.1%9.5%
Unemployed2.7%2.9%
Full-time student8.2%7.9%
Retired14.3%21.5%
Looking after home or family5.2%4.8%
Long-term sick or disabled3.8%4.1%
Other3.4%3.1%
Occupations

Social grade

31.3% of adults in the BS16 3QZ area work in managerial or professional jobs, broadly in line with the England average of 33.2%.

BS16 3QZEngland
Higher managerial & professional10.4%13.2%
Lower managerial & professional20.9%19.9%
Intermediate11.5%11.4%
Small employers & self-employed12.4%10.6%
Lower supervisory & technical5.3%5.3%
Semi-routine11.7%11.3%
Routine13%12%
Never worked & long-term unemployed6.8%8.5%
Full-time students7.9%7.7%
Education

Highest qualification

36.2% of adults in the BS16 3QZ area hold a degree or equivalent, broadly in line with the England average of 33.9%. 18.4% have no qualifications.

BS16 3QZEngland
Degree level or above36.2%33.9%
A level or equivalent18.6%16.9%
GCSE grade 4/C or above12.2%13.3%
Below GCSE grade 4/C7.2%9.7%
Apprenticeship5.2%5.3%
Other qualifications2.1%2.8%
No qualifications18.4%18.1%
About these figures

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around BS16 3QZ (Speedwell) (about 1,910 residents).

Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.

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