The postcode BS2 8BQ is located in Bristol, City of It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BS2 8BQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
BS2 8BQ 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 8BQ as Cosmopolitans > Students around campus > Students and professionals.
The closest road name to BS2 8BQ is St Michael's Hill which is centered 16 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Myrtle Road and is 39 m away. The closest railway station is Clifton Down Rail Station, 882 m away.
The closest primary school to BS2 8BQ (for ages 11 and under) is Willow Park CofE Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Cotham School. The last OFSTED inspection on April 18, 2018 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of BS2 8BQ is The Miner's Arms and is 3.11 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 3.39 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
Residents reported an average download speed of 153.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 17.5 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 1.4 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for BS2 8BQ is covered by the Avon and Somerset police force association and Bristol is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to BS2 8BQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to BS2 8BQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode BS2 8BQ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from BS2 8BQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Park CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | 276 m | |
| Bristol Grammar School | Independent school | 4-18 | 329 m | |
| Cotham School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (April 18, 2018) | 456 m |
| North Bristol Post 16 Centre | College | 16-19 | 555 m | |
| Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (May 19, 2009) | 566 m |
| Cotham Gardens Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 19, 2017) | 698 m |
| Queen Elizabeth's Hospital | Independent school | 7-18 | 795 m | |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (September 23, 2021) | 929 m |
| Cathedral Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (October 9, 2018) | 929 m |
| City of Bristol College | College | 16-99 | Requires improvement (November 15, 2019) | 1.02 km |
| The Dolphin School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 23, 2018) | 1.1 km |
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (October 3, 2017) | 1.11 km |
| Montpelier High School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (November 25, 2010) | 1.12 km |
| Andalusia Academy Bristol | Independent school | 5-16 | Inadequate (February 13, 2020) | 1.3 km |
| Clifton High School | Independent school | 3-18 | 1.31 km | |
| Clifton College | Independent school | 2-19 | 1.37 km | |
| Cabot Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 22, 2018) | 1.41 km |
| St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (March 20, 2015) | 1.49 km |
| Redland Green School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (May 5, 2016) | 1.5 km |
| Bristol Steiner School | Independent school | 3-11 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 1.55 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BS2 8BQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Miner's Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 8, 2019 | 3.11 km | |
| Ashton Court Courtyard Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 27, 2020 | 3.15 km | |
| Ashton Court Golf Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 31, 2021 | 3.15 km | |
| Canton Eat | Awaiting Inspection | 3.39 km | |
| Grab and Go Sandwich Co Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 12, 2019 | 3.44 km | |
| JK Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 25, 2022 | 3.54 km | |
| Top Chef | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 3, 2019 | 3.54 km | |
| Averay Road Premier | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 27, 2022 | 3.62 km | |
| Zion Community Art Space | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 19, 2021 | 3.74 km | |
| Lake House Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 13, 2019 | 3.74 km | |
| Boots | Exempt April 25, 2018 | 3.76 km | |
| The Manor House Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 13, 2022 | 3.76 km | |
| Trymview Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 25, 2022 | 3.76 km | |
| The Wild Zinnia | Exempt August 5, 2021 | 3.78 km | |
| Chartwells | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 16, 2021 | 3.83 km | |
| Henry's Afterschool Playscheme | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 14, 2019 | 3.83 km | |
| Avon Fire & Rescue Service | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 26, 2018 | 3.86 km | |
| Katia's Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 9, 2019 | 3.87 km | |
| The Flamingo Centre | Awaiting Inspection | 3.87 km | |
| Holroyd Howe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 12, 2019 | 3.87 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BS2 8BQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Myrtle Road | 39 m | |
| St Michaels Hospital | 77 m | |
| Myrtle Road | 110 m | |
| Tyndall Avenue | 161 m | |
| Kingsdown Parade | 238 m | |
| Clifton Down Rail Station | 882 m | |
| Redland Rail Station | 977 m | |
| Montpelier Rail Station | 1.27 km | |
| Bristol City Centre Ferry Landing | 848 m | |
| Bristol City Centre Ferry Landing | 848 m | |
| Bristol City Centre Ferry Landing | 856 m | |
| Bristol Airport | 11.16 km | |
| Gloucestershire Airport | 56.87 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BS2 8BQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Brandon Hill | 755 m | |
| New Cut | 1.5 km | |
| Temple Quay | 1.56 km | |
| Observatory Hill | 1.8 km | |
| Clifton Down | 1.89 km | |
| Bellevue | 2.17 km | |
| Durdham Down | 2.24 km | |
| Walcombe Slade | Valley | 2.31 km |
| Nightingale Valley | Valley | 2.4 km |
| Rownham Plantation | 2.51 km | |
| Avon Gorge | Valley | 2.61 km |
| Leigh Woods | 2.8 km | |
| Malago Vale | Valley | 2.81 km |
| Narroways Hill | 2.82 km | |
| Summerhouse Plantation | 3.04 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for BS2 8BQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 153.6 Mbps | 331 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.5 Mbps | 17.5 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 23 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 134.1 | 15.7 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 331 | 36 |
Energy usage data for BS2 8BQ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.45956500 |
| Longitude | -2.60063400 |
| OS Easting | 358367 |
| OS Northing | 0173570 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Avon and Somerset |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000023 |
| Travel To Work Area | Bristol |
| 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 |
| 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 | E33045570 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Bristol 032 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Bristol 032C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2A3 |