Postcode BS2 8BA (Bristol, City of)

Map showing BS2 8BA and nearby postcodes

The postcode BS2 8BA is located in Bristol, City of It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BS2 8BA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

BS2 8BA 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 BS2 8BA as Cosmopolitans > Students around campus > Student communal living.

The closest road name to BS2 8BA is Lower Church Lane which is centered 15 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Horfield Road and is 144 m away. The closest railway station is Clifton Down Rail Station, 1.24 km away.

The closest primary school to BS2 8BA (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 BS2 8BA is The Miner's Arms and is 2.84 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 3.13 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

Residents reported an average download speed of 176 Mbps and an average upload speed of 23.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 80% 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 2 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.8 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for BS2 8BA 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 BS2 8BA and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to BS2 8BA, and the approximate distance away.

Lower Church Lane 15 m
Perry Road 36 m
Old Park Hill 72 m
Lower Park Row 83 m
Colston Street 97 m
Old Park 101 m
Lodge Place 124 m
Medical Avenue 126 m
Narrow Lewins Mead 134 m
Host Street 142 m
Lodge Street 162 m
Christmas Street 175 m
Upper Maudlin Street 180 m
Trenchard Street 184 m
St John's Bridge 192 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode BS2 8BA

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 BS2 8BA - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Willow Park CofE Primary School 113 m
Bristol Grammar School 499 m
Bristol Cathedral Choir School Outstanding
(September 23, 2021)
627 m
Cathedral Primary School Good
(October 9, 2018)
627 m
Queen Elizabeth's Hospital 792 m
City of Bristol College Requires improvement
(November 15, 2019)
823 m
Cotham School Good
(April 18, 2018)
823 m
North Bristol Post 16 Centre 865 m
Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School Outstanding
(May 19, 2009)
938 m
Cotham Gardens Primary School Good
(September 19, 2017)
1 km
Andalusia Academy Bristol Inadequate
(February 13, 2020)
1.08 km
Christ Church Church of England Primary School Good
(October 3, 2017)
1.26 km
The Dolphin School Good
(February 23, 2018)
1.26 km
Montpelier High School Outstanding
(November 25, 2010)
1.33 km
Hannah More Primary School Good
(March 5, 2020)
1.35 km
Cabot Primary School Good
(November 22, 2018)
1.38 km
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Outstanding
(April 16, 2015)
1.38 km
St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School Special Measures
(October 18, 2018)
1.45 km
Holy Cross RC Primary School Good
(November 15, 2017)
1.5 km
Clifton High School 1.51 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BS2 8BA - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BS2 8BA - Data from Apr 2022

Horfield Road Bus Stop/Station 144 m
The Centre Bus Stop/Station 150 m
Horfield Road Bus Stop/Station 156 m
The Centre Bus Stop/Station 188 m
The Centre Bus Stop/Station 188 m
Clifton Down Rail Station Rail 1.24 km
Redland Rail Station Rail 1.31 km
Bristol Temple Meads Rail Station Rail 1.41 km
Bristol City Centre Ferry Landing Ferry 492 m
Bristol City Centre Ferry Landing Ferry 494 m
Bristol City Centre Ferry Landing Ferry 502 m
Bristol Airport Air 11.05 km
Gloucestershire Airport Air 57.06 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BS2 8BA - Data from Dec 2021

Brandon Hill Hill Or Mountain 682 m
New Cut Inland Water 1.21 km
Temple Quay Inland Water 1.24 km
Bellevue Hill Or Mountain 1.81 km
Observatory Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.95 km
Clifton Down Urban Greenspace 2.2 km
Malago Vale Valley 2.48 km
Rownham Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.53 km
Nightingale Valley Valley 2.53 km
Durdham Down Urban Greenspace 2.61 km
Walcombe Slade Valley 2.62 km
Arno's Vale Valley 2.85 km
Avon Gorge Valley 2.9 km
Narroways Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.93 km
Leigh Woods Woodland Or Forest 3.02 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for BS2 8BA - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 107 Mbps 176 Mbps 331 Mbps
Upload 20 Mbps 23.2 Mbps 36 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 20% 98.5 16.8
300+ Mbps 80% 331 36

Gas Consumption

8 meters consuming 106,777 kWh - mean 13,347 kWh : median 8,173 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

15 meters consuming 104,022 kWh - mean 6,935 kWh : median 5,590 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for BS2 8BA - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
Latitude 51.45659300
Longitude -2.59810500
OS Easting 358540
OS Northing 0173238
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