Postcode BS1 6XL (Bristol, City of)

Map showing BS1 6XL and nearby postcodes

The postcode BS1 6XL is located in Bristol, City of It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BS1 6XL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

BS1 6XL is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4 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 6XL as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Families in terraces and flats.

The closest road name to BS1 6XL is Nova Scotia Place which is centered 65 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Cumberland Basin and is 178 m away. The closest railway station is Parson Street Rail Station, 1.77 km away.

The closest primary school to BS1 6XL (for ages 11 and under) is Hotwells Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on September 19, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Ashton Park School.

The local pub for residents of BS1 6XL is The Miner's Arms and is 1.76 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 1.99 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

Policing for BS1 6XL 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 6XL and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to BS1 6XL, and the approximate distance away.

Nova Scotia Place 65 m
Merchants Road 108 m
Avon Crescent 138 m
Ashton Avenue 154 m
Sandford Road 159 m
Rownham Mead 164 m
Humphry Davy Way 186 m
Brunswick Place 195 m
Oldfield Road 214 m
Mcadam Way 219 m
Oldfield Place 239 m
Brunel Lock Road 243 m
Charles Place 245 m
Smeaton Road 252 m
Pooles Wharf Court 253 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode BS1 6XL

Introduction January 1980
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 6XL - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Hotwells Primary School Requires improvement
(September 19, 2018)
441 m
Ashton Gate Primary School Outstanding
(September 27, 2012)
476 m
City of Bristol College Requires improvement
(November 15, 2019)
925 m
Queen Elizabeth's Hospital 995 m
Christ Church Church of England Primary School Good
(October 3, 2017)
1.06 km
Southville Primary School Good
(September 12, 2017)
1.15 km
Ashton Park School 1.19 km
Luckwell Primary School 1.23 km
Bristol Cathedral Choir School Outstanding
(September 23, 2021)
1.26 km
Cathedral Primary School Good
(October 9, 2018)
1.26 km
Clifton High School 1.26 km
Compass Point Primary School 1.28 km
Holy Cross RC Primary School Good
(November 15, 2017)
1.4 km
Bristol Grammar School 1.48 km
Willow Park CofE Primary School 1.67 km
Ashton Vale Primary School 1.71 km
Clifton College 1.73 km
Parson Street Primary School Requires improvement
(April 18, 2018)
1.91 km
Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School Outstanding
(May 19, 2009)
1.97 km
Cotham School Good
(April 18, 2018)
2.08 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BS1 6XL - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ashton Court Courtyard Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 27, 2020
1.47 km
Ashton Court Golf Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 31, 2021
1.47 km
The Miner's Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 8, 2019
1.76 km
Canton Eat Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
1.99 km
Zion Community Art Space Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 19, 2021
2.34 km
Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
October 16, 2021
2.49 km
Lloyds Chemist Retailers - other Exempt
January 9, 2019
2.49 km
Wai Sing Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
2.49 km
The Angel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
August 31, 2021
2.49 km
Bedminster Down Ex Service Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 11, 2017
2.52 km
Lampton House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 28, 2022
2.63 km
Dev Convenience Store Retailers - other 4
Good
January 3, 2022
2.65 km
The Brandon Trust Limited Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 31, 2022
2.67 km
Zest Catering School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 31, 2022
2.67 km
Brunel Burger Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
2.73 km
Dragon City Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
September 24, 2018
2.76 km
Dine Contract Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 15, 2021
2.78 km
Optima catering and facilities management Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 28, 2018
2.78 km
BAM FM Ltd - Bedminster Down School School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 25, 2021
2.93 km
Northleaze Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 24, 2021
2.95 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BS1 6XL - Data from Apr 2022

Cumberland Basin Bus Stop/Station 178 m
Merchants Road Bus Stop/Station 197 m
Leisure Centre Bus Stop/Station 204 m
Cumberland Basin Bus Stop/Station 227 m
Baltic Wharf Bus Stop/Station 258 m
Parson Street Rail Station Rail 1.77 km
Bedminster Rail Station Rail 1.85 km
Clifton Down Rail Station Rail 1.95 km
Nova Scotia Ferry Landing Ferry 46 m
Nova Scotia Ferry Landing Ferry 46 m
Nova Scotia Ferry Landing Ferry 47 m
Bristol Airport Air 9.38 km
Gloucestershire Airport Air 58.62 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BS1 6XL - Data from Dec 2021

Rownham Plantation Woodland Or Forest 990 m
Brandon Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.04 km
New Cut Inland Water 1.04 km
Observatory Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.14 km
Nightingale Valley Valley 1.43 km
Summerhouse Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.5 km
Malago Vale Valley 2.01 km
Clifton Down Urban Greenspace 2.17 km
Church Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.19 km
Leigh Woods Woodland Or Forest 2.21 km
Walcombe Slade Valley 2.44 km
Avon Gorge Valley 2.54 km
Temple Quay Inland Water 2.56 km
Bellevue Hill Or Mountain 2.65 km
Pill Grove Woodland Or Forest 2.68 km

Location

Country England
Latitude 51.44775800
Longitude -2.61803500
OS Easting 357147
OS Northing 0172267
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
15252
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Avon and Somerset

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Bristol West
Electoral Ward Hotwells and Harbourside
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: Urbanites
Group: Urban professionals and families
Subgroup: Families in terraces and flats
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Bristol BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Bristol BUASD
Workplace Zone E33047159
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Bristol 032
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Bristol 032G
Output Area / Small Area 5A3