Postcode BS1 5BB (Bristol, City of)

Map showing BS1 5BB and nearby postcodes

The postcode BS1 5BB is located in Bristol, City of It was introduced in July 1983 and is an active postcode. BS1 5BB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

BS1 5BB is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.8 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of BS1 5BB as Cosmopolitans > Students around campus > Student communal living.

The closest road name to BS1 5BB is Narrow Lewins Mead which is centered 70 m away.

The nearest bus stop is The Centre and is 114 m away. The closest railway station is Clifton Down Rail Station, 1.27 km away.

The closest primary school to BS1 5BB (for ages 11 and under) is Willow Park CofE Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Bristol Cathedral Choir School. The last OFSTED inspection on September 23, 2021 rated this school as Outstanding

The local pub for residents of BS1 5BB is The Miner's Arms and is 2.88 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 8, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Canton Eat and is 3.17 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

Residents reported an average download speed of 35.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 2.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.9 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for BS1 5BB is covered by the Avon and Somerset police force association and Bristol is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to BS1 5BB and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to BS1 5BB, and the approximate distance away.

Narrow Lewins Mead 70 m
Lower Church Lane 78 m
Perry Road 88 m
Colston Street 108 m
Christmas Street 123 m
St John's Bridge 128 m
Lower Park Row 132 m
Old Park Hill 135 m
Upper Maudlin Street 136 m
Host Street 141 m
Old Park 162 m
Quay Street 163 m
Lodge Place 168 m
Rupert Street 180 m
Bell Lane 182 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode BS1 5BB

Introduction July 1983
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from BS1 5BB - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Willow Park CofE Primary School 161 m
Bristol Grammar School 552 m
Bristol Cathedral Choir School Outstanding
(September 23, 2021)
663 m
Cathedral Primary School Good
(October 9, 2018)
663 m
Cotham School Good
(April 18, 2018)
830 m
North Bristol Post 16 Centre 853 m
Queen Elizabeth's Hospital 856 m
City of Bristol College Requires improvement
(November 15, 2019)
876 m
Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School Outstanding
(May 19, 2009)
960 m
Cotham Gardens Primary School Good
(September 19, 2017)
985 m
Andalusia Academy Bristol Inadequate
(February 13, 2020)
1.02 km
The Dolphin School Good
(February 23, 2018)
1.22 km
Hannah More Primary School Good
(March 5, 2020)
1.29 km
Montpelier High School Outstanding
(November 25, 2010)
1.29 km
Cabot Primary School Good
(November 22, 2018)
1.32 km
Christ Church Church of England Primary School Good
(October 3, 2017)
1.32 km
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Outstanding
(April 16, 2015)
1.37 km
St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School Special Measures
(October 18, 2018)
1.38 km
Holy Cross RC Primary School Good
(November 15, 2017)
1.52 km
Clifton High School 1.57 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BS1 5BB - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Miner's Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 8, 2019
2.88 km
Canton Eat Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
3.17 km
Ashton Court Courtyard Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 27, 2020
3.19 km
Ashton Court Golf Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 31, 2021
3.19 km
Zion Community Art Space Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 19, 2021
3.5 km
Averay Road Premier Retailers - other 4
Good
January 27, 2022
3.63 km
Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
October 16, 2021
3.66 km
Lloyds Chemist Retailers - other Exempt
January 9, 2019
3.66 km
Wai Sing Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
3.66 km
Grab and Go Sandwich Co Ltd Other catering premises 5
Very Good
December 12, 2019
3.71 km
JK Convenience Store Retailers - other 4
Good
January 25, 2022
3.82 km
Top Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
December 3, 2019
3.82 km
Bedminster Down Ex Service Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 11, 2017
3.82 km
Dev Convenience Store Retailers - other 4
Good
January 3, 2022
3.83 km
Holroyd Howe School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 12, 2019
3.89 km
The Brandon Trust Limited Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 31, 2022
3.89 km
Zest Catering School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 31, 2022
3.89 km
Maytree Pub/bar/nightclub Exempt
August 21, 2018
3.97 km
Maytree News Retailers - other 4
Good
January 3, 2022
3.98 km
Priory Hospital Kitchen Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 22, 2021
3.98 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BS1 5BB - Data from Apr 2022

The Centre Bus Stop/Station 114 m
Horfield Road Bus Stop/Station 141 m
Rupert Street Bus Stop/Station 157 m
Horfield Road Bus Stop/Station 157 m
The Centre Bus Stop/Station 167 m
Clifton Down Rail Station Rail 1.27 km
Redland Rail Station Rail 1.3 km
Bristol Temple Meads Rail Station Rail 1.37 km
Bristol City Centre Ferry Landing Ferry 508 m
Bristol City Centre Ferry Landing Ferry 510 m
Bristol City Centre Ferry Landing Ferry 520 m
Bristol Airport Air 11.1 km
Gloucestershire Airport Air 57.01 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BS1 5BB - Data from Dec 2021

Brandon Hill Hill Or Mountain 745 m
Temple Quay Inland Water 1.2 km
New Cut Inland Water 1.24 km
Bellevue Hill Or Mountain 1.78 km
Observatory Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.01 km
Clifton Down Urban Greenspace 2.25 km
Malago Vale Valley 2.5 km
Nightingale Valley Valley 2.6 km
Rownham Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.6 km
Durdham Down Urban Greenspace 2.64 km
Walcombe Slade Valley 2.67 km
Arno's Vale Valley 2.81 km
Narroways Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.88 km
Avon Gorge Valley 2.94 km
Leigh Woods Woodland Or Forest 3.07 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for BS1 5BB - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 18.6 Mbps 35.7 Mbps 107 Mbps
Upload 1.1 Mbps 2.9 Mbps 10 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 8 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 17 1
30-300 Mbps 0% 107 10
300+ Mbps 100% - -

Gas Consumption

18 meters consuming 220,950 kWh - mean 12,275 kWh : median 7,946 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for BS1 5BB - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
Latitude 51.45674100
Longitude -2.59721500
OS Easting 358602
OS Northing 0173254
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
18266
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Avon and Somerset

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Bristol West
Electoral Ward Central
Local Authority District Bristol, City of
Region / Government Office Region South West
European Electoral Region South West
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: West of England
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council West of England

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E06000023
Travel To Work Area Bristol

NHS

NHS England Region South West
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Bristol
Cancer Alliance Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon and Gloucestershire
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
South West
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Cosmopolitans
Group: Students around campus
Subgroup: Student communal living
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Bristol BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Bristol BUASD
Workplace Zone E33047090
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Bristol 032
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Bristol 032C
Output Area / Small Area 2A1