Postcode BS16 2AR (Bristol, City of)

Map showing BS16 2AR and nearby postcodes

The postcode BS16 2AR is located in Bristol, City of It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BS16 2AR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

BS16 2AR is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.1 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 BS16 2AR as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Inner city ethnic mix.

The closest road name to BS16 2AR is Thingwall Park which is centered 55 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Alcove Road and is 184 m away. The closest railway station is Stapleton Road Rail Station, 1.89 km away.

The closest primary school to BS16 2AR (for ages 11 and under) is Fishponds Church of England Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on April 26, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Trinity Academy.

The local pub for residents of BS16 2AR is The Star and is 332 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 21, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Dahlicious and is 33 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on July 9, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 232.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 21.2 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 5.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for BS16 2AR 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 BS16 2AR and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to BS16 2AR, and the approximate distance away.

Thingwall Park 55 m
Elmgrove Road 86 m
Hawkesbury Road 106 m
Everest Avenue 119 m
Featherstone Road 173 m
Brentry Road 182 m
Fishponds Road 192 m
Knowsley Road 220 m
Lodore Road 221 m
Everest Road 238 m
Marina Gardens 240 m
Langdale Road 254 m
Alcove Road 263 m
New Buildings 338 m
Grove Road 345 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode BS16 2AR

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 BS16 2AR - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Bristol Metropolitan Academy Good
(January 11, 2017)
506 m
Fishponds Church of England Academy Requires improvement
(April 26, 2018)
919 m
Colston's School 920 m
Chester Park Junior School Good
(April 5, 2017)
942 m
Chester Park Infant School Good
(March 21, 2019)
1 km
May Park Primary School 1.13 km
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Good
(January 24, 2017)
1.26 km
Avanti Gardens School 1.26 km
Begbrook Primary Academy Good
(January 23, 2018)
1.29 km
Glenfrome Primary School Good
(July 14, 2021)
1.39 km
Bristol Brunel Academy Good
(October 3, 2017)
1.5 km
Briarwood School Good
(June 15, 2017)
1.51 km
Whitehall Primary School Outstanding
(March 7, 2013)
1.66 km
Summerhill Academy Requires improvement
(April 12, 2018)
1.73 km
Summerhill Infant School Good
(November 7, 2017)
1.78 km
Stoke Park Primary School 1.91 km
Trinity Academy 1.91 km
Fairfield High School Good
(November 28, 2017)
1.98 km
Minerva Primary Academy Good
(July 5, 2018)
2 km
Gracefield Preparatory School Good
(March 21, 2019)
2.03 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BS16 2AR - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Dahlicious Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
July 9, 2019
33 m
One The Nursery Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
November 17, 2021
92 m
New Chim Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
April 3, 2019
252 m
Pakeeza Bites Takeaway/sandwich shop 1
Needs Major Improvement
January 10, 2022
252 m
Abibabs Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 22, 2021
266 m
VeggieOne Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
307 m
All Saints Church Hall Other catering premises 5
Very Good
January 6, 2018
331 m
Everyday Thai Express Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
332 m
K D News Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 10, 2022
332 m
McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 7, 2021
332 m
The Star Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 21, 2018
332 m
Pot Black Snooker Club Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
June 26, 2019
353 m
International Butcher Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 7, 2020
430 m
International Food Centre Retailers - other 4
Good
January 14, 2022
430 m
Istanbul Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 1, 2019
430 m
Mamma P's Jamaican Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 16, 2021
430 m
Golden Eagle Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
September 23, 2020
447 m
Learn @ Mat School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 20, 2018
476 m
Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 4, 2021
506 m
Mi Cafe Su Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
September 28, 2021
509 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BS16 2AR - Data from Apr 2022

Alcove Road Bus Stop/Station 184 m
Alcove Road Bus Stop/Station 204 m
Lodge Causeway Bus Stop/Station 357 m
Huyton Road Bus Stop/Station 362 m
Huyton Road Bus Stop/Station 390 m
Stapleton Road Rail Station Rail 1.89 km
Lawrence Hill Rail Station Rail 2.55 km
Montpelier Rail Station Rail 3.27 km
St Philip's Bridge Ferry 3.76 km
Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing Ferry 3.86 km
Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing Ferry 3.86 km
Bristol Airport Air 15.36 km
Gloucestershire Airport Air 53.21 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BS16 2AR - Data from Dec 2021

Coombe Brook Valley Woodland Or Forest 1.02 km
Pur Down Urban Greenspace 1.51 km
Pond Field Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.52 km
Duchess Pond Inland Water 1.53 km
Glenfrome Valley 1.56 km
Heath House Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.57 km
Star Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.78 km
Pale Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.79 km
Narroways Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.84 km
Barn Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.87 km
Hermitage Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.1 km
Long Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.17 km
Sims' Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.35 km
Britannia Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.75 km
St Anne's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.86 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for BS16 2AR - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 205 Mbps 232.1 Mbps 593 Mbps
Upload 21 Mbps 21.2 Mbps 39 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 0% 141.8 16.8
300+ Mbps 100% 593 39

Gas Consumption

7 meters consuming 239,058 kWh - mean 34,151 kWh : median 30,364 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for BS16 2AR - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
Latitude 51.47700800
Longitude -2.54371400
OS Easting 362336
OS Northing 0175479
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
8195
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Avon and Somerset

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Bristol East
Electoral Ward Eastville
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: Multicultural metropolitans
Group: Asian traits
Subgroup: Inner city ethnic mix
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Bristol BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Bristol BUASD
Workplace Zone E33047382
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Bristol 019
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Bristol 019A
Output Area / Small Area 4C3