Postcode BS2 8BU (Bristol, City of)

Map showing BS2 8BU and nearby postcodes

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

BS2 8BU is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.9 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 8BU as Cosmopolitans > Students around campus > Student communal living.

The closest road name to BS2 8BU is Paul Street which is centered 53 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Myrtle Road and is 33 m away. The closest railway station is Clifton Down Rail Station, 816 m away.

The closest primary school to BS2 8BU (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 8BU is The Miner's Arms and is 3.17 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 3.46 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

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 2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Paul Street 53 m
Myrtle Road 60 m
St Michael's Hill 79 m
Osborne Villas 94 m
Highbury Villas 99 m
Walker Street 105 m
Little Paul Street 121 m
Southwell Street 125 m
Clarence Place 128 m
St Michael's Park 138 m
Tyndall Avenue 160 m
Tyndalls Park Mews 169 m
Alfred Place 179 m
Royal Fort Road 207 m
Oxford Street 215 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode BS2 8BU

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 8BU - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Bristol Grammar School 349 m
Willow Park CofE Primary School 354 m
Cotham School Good
(April 18, 2018)
378 m
Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School Outstanding
(May 19, 2009)
492 m
North Bristol Post 16 Centre 493 m
Cotham Gardens Primary School Good
(September 19, 2017)
636 m
Queen Elizabeth's Hospital 829 m
Bristol Cathedral Choir School Outstanding
(September 23, 2021)
1 km
Cathedral Primary School Good
(October 9, 2018)
1 km
The Dolphin School Good
(February 23, 2018)
1.07 km
Montpelier High School Outstanding
(November 25, 2010)
1.08 km
City of Bristol College Requires improvement
(November 15, 2019)
1.09 km
Christ Church Church of England Primary School Good
(October 3, 2017)
1.11 km
Clifton High School 1.29 km
Clifton College 1.33 km
Andalusia Academy Bristol Inadequate
(February 13, 2020)
1.34 km
Cabot Primary School Good
(November 22, 2018)
1.42 km
Redland Green School Outstanding
(May 5, 2016)
1.42 km
St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton Outstanding
(March 20, 2015)
1.42 km
Bristol Steiner School Good
(March 28, 2019)
1.48 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ashton Court Courtyard Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 27, 2020
3.17 km
Ashton Court Golf Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 31, 2021
3.17 km
The Miner's Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 8, 2019
3.17 km
Grab and Go Sandwich Co Ltd Other catering premises 5
Very Good
December 12, 2019
3.38 km
Canton Eat Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
3.46 km
JK Convenience Store Retailers - other 4
Good
January 25, 2022
3.47 km
Top Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
December 3, 2019
3.47 km
Averay Road Premier Retailers - other 4
Good
January 27, 2022
3.6 km
Lake House Day Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 13, 2019
3.66 km
Boots Retailers - other Exempt
April 25, 2018
3.68 km
The Manor House Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 13, 2022
3.68 km
Trymview Hall Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 25, 2022
3.68 km
The Wild Zinnia Farmers/growers Exempt
August 5, 2021
3.71 km
Chartwells School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 16, 2021
3.76 km
Henry's Afterschool Playscheme School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 14, 2019
3.76 km
Avon Fire & Rescue Service Other catering premises 5
Very Good
April 26, 2018
3.78 km
The Flamingo Centre Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
3.8 km
Katia's Kitchen Retailers - other 5
Very Good
October 9, 2019
3.8 km
Zion Community Art Space Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 19, 2021
3.8 km
Holroyd Howe School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 12, 2019
3.85 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Myrtle Road Bus Stop/Station 33 m
Myrtle Road Bus Stop/Station 55 m
St Michaels Hospital Bus Stop/Station 154 m
Tyndall Avenue Bus Stop/Station 184 m
Kingsdown Parade Bus Stop/Station 219 m
Clifton Down Rail Station Rail 816 m
Redland Rail Station Rail 907 m
Montpelier Rail Station Rail 1.24 km
Bristol City Centre Ferry Landing Ferry 926 m
Bristol City Centre Ferry Landing Ferry 926 m
Bristol City Centre Ferry Landing Ferry 934 m
Bristol Airport Air 11.2 km
Gloucestershire Airport Air 56.82 km

Nearby Nature

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

Brandon Hill Hill Or Mountain 802 m
New Cut Inland Water 1.57 km
Temple Quay Inland Water 1.62 km
Observatory Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.79 km
Clifton Down Urban Greenspace 1.84 km
Durdham Down Urban Greenspace 2.17 km
Bellevue Hill Or Mountain 2.24 km
Walcombe Slade Valley 2.26 km
Nightingale Valley Valley 2.39 km
Rownham Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.52 km
Avon Gorge Valley 2.56 km
Leigh Woods Woodland Or Forest 2.77 km
Narroways Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.8 km
Malago Vale Valley 2.89 km
Summerhouse Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.06 km

Broadband

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

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 100%

Gas Consumption

7 meters consuming 92,007 kWh - mean 13,144 kWh : median 10,855 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for BS2 8BU - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
Latitude 51.46022800
Longitude -2.60100300
OS Easting 358342
OS Northing 0173644
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
22489
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 E33047466
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Bristol 032
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Bristol 032A
Output Area / Small Area 2A1