Postcode BS2 8BE (Bristol, City of)

Map showing BS2 8BE and nearby postcodes

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

BS2 8BE 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 8BE as Cosmopolitans > Students around campus > Students and professionals.

The closest road name to BS2 8BE is Old Park which is centered 58 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Horfield Road and is 118 m away. The closest railway station is Clifton Down Rail Station, 1.12 km away.

The closest primary school to BS2 8BE (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 8BE 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 3.16 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

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

Nearby Roads

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

Old Park 58 m
Tankard's Close 96 m
Lower Church Lane 100 m
Old Park Hill 106 m
Medical Avenue 111 m
Perry Road 130 m
Royal Fort Road 147 m
Lower Park Row 156 m
Lodge Place 193 m
Colston Street 203 m
Horfield Road 205 m
Terrell Street 209 m
Cantock's Close 210 m
Upper Maudlin Street 213 m
Lodge Street 217 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode BS2 8BE

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 8BE - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Willow Park CofE Primary School 0 m
Bristol Grammar School 391 m
Bristol Cathedral Choir School Outstanding
(September 23, 2021)
674 m
Cathedral Primary School Good
(October 9, 2018)
674 m
Queen Elizabeth's Hospital 727 m
Cotham School Good
(April 18, 2018)
731 m
North Bristol Post 16 Centre 799 m
City of Bristol College Requires improvement
(November 15, 2019)
824 m
Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School Outstanding
(May 19, 2009)
833 m
Cotham Gardens Primary School Good
(September 19, 2017)
939 m
Christ Church Church of England Primary School Good
(October 3, 2017)
1.16 km
Andalusia Academy Bristol Inadequate
(February 13, 2020)
1.17 km
The Dolphin School Good
(February 23, 2018)
1.25 km
Montpelier High School Outstanding
(November 25, 2010)
1.3 km
Clifton High School 1.41 km
Cabot Primary School Good
(November 22, 2018)
1.42 km
Hannah More Primary School Good
(March 5, 2020)
1.45 km
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Outstanding
(April 16, 2015)
1.49 km
St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School Special Measures
(October 18, 2018)
1.52 km
Clifton College 1.55 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BS2 8BE - 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
Ashton Court Courtyard Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 27, 2020
3.08 km
Ashton Court Golf Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 31, 2021
3.08 km
Canton Eat Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
3.16 km
Zion Community Art Space Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 19, 2021
3.5 km
Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
October 16, 2021
3.67 km
Lloyds Chemist Retailers - other Exempt
January 9, 2019
3.67 km
Wai Sing Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
3.67 km
Grab and Go Sandwich Co Ltd Other catering premises 5
Very Good
December 12, 2019
3.68 km
Averay Road Premier Retailers - other 4
Good
January 27, 2022
3.71 km
JK Convenience Store Retailers - other 4
Good
January 25, 2022
3.78 km
Top Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
December 3, 2019
3.78 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
3.84 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
Holroyd Howe School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 12, 2019
3.97 km
Maytree Pub/bar/nightclub Exempt
August 21, 2018
3.99 km
Maytree News Retailers - other 4
Good
January 3, 2022
4 km
Lake House Day Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 13, 2019
4.01 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Horfield Road Bus Stop/Station 118 m
Horfield Road Bus Stop/Station 119 m
St Michaels Hospital Bus Stop/Station 201 m
Park Row Bus Stop/Station 201 m
Park Row Bus Stop/Station 212 m
Clifton Down Rail Station Rail 1.12 km
Redland Rail Station Rail 1.24 km
Montpelier Rail Station Rail 1.44 km
Bristol City Centre Ferry Landing Ferry 573 m
Bristol City Centre Ferry Landing Ferry 574 m
Bristol City Centre Ferry Landing Ferry 582 m
Bristol Airport Air 11.03 km
Gloucestershire Airport Air 57.05 km

Nearby Nature

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

Brandon Hill Hill Or Mountain 635 m
New Cut Inland Water 1.25 km
Temple Quay Inland Water 1.35 km
Observatory Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.86 km
Bellevue Hill Or Mountain 1.92 km
Clifton Down Urban Greenspace 2.09 km
Nightingale Valley Valley 2.45 km
Rownham Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.47 km
Durdham Down Urban Greenspace 2.51 km
Walcombe Slade Valley 2.51 km
Malago Vale Valley 2.55 km
Avon Gorge Valley 2.78 km
Leigh Woods Woodland Or Forest 2.91 km
Narroways Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.95 km
Arno's Vale Valley 2.96 km

Location

Country England
Latitude 51.45720500
Longitude -2.59941000
OS Easting 358450
OS Northing 0173307
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: Students and professionals
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Bristol BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Bristol BUASD
Workplace Zone E33045571
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Bristol 032
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Bristol 032C
Output Area / Small Area 2A3