Where is BS16?
BS16 spans the counties of Gloucestershire and Bristol. It is 5km south-east of the town of Filton, and contains Mangotsfield, Fishponds, Downend, Blackhorse, and Staple Hill. BS16 is 7km north-east of the city of Bristol. BS16 is a postcode district, also known as an outcode or outbound code.
BS16 on a map
The below map shows where BS16 is, and the boundary of the BS16 postcode district:
Postal Boundaries © GEOLYTIX copyright and database right 2012
What county is BS16 in?
BS16 lies within the counties of Gloucestershire and Bristol. The below table and chart shows the split by area:
| County | % Area |
|---|---|
| Gloucestershire | 81% |
| Bristol | 19% |
Which cities, towns and villages are in BS16?
| Mangotsfield | Settlement |
| Fishponds | Settlement |
| Downend | Suburb |
| Blackhorse | Suburb |
| Staple Hill | Suburb |
| Frenchay | Village |
| Broomhill | Village |
| Pucklechurch | Village |
| Hillfields | Village |
| Upper Soundwell | Suburb |
| Ridgeway | Suburb |
| Whiteshill | Village |
| Stapleton | Village |
| Upper Eastville | Suburb |
| Siston | Village |
| Shortwood | Village |
| Hambrook | Village |
| Hopewell Hill | Suburb |
| Moorend | Hamlet |
| Parkfield | Village |
| Mayfield Park | Suburb |
What are the nearest towns to BS16?
Position of BS16 relative to nearby towns. Distance is measured from the centre of BS16 to the centre of the town.
What are the nearest cities to BS16?
Position of BS16 relative to nearby cities. Distance is measured from the centre of BS16 to the centre of the city.
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