Postcode BS2 8BW (Bristol, City of)

Map showing BS2 8BW and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to BS2 8BW is Osborne Villas which is centered 23 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Myrtle Road and is 79 m away. The closest railway station is Clifton Down Rail Station, 777 m away.

The closest primary school to BS2 8BW (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 8BW 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 3.4 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

33.3% 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 3.8 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Osborne Villas 23 m
St Michael's Park 45 m
Highbury Villas 64 m
Tyndall Avenue 90 m
Paul Street 98 m
St Michael's Hill 103 m
Tyndalls Park Mews 151 m
Myrtle Road 155 m
Woodland Road 156 m
Clarence Place 156 m
Walker Street 200 m
Southwell Street 202 m
Little Paul Street 210 m
Royal Fort Road 213 m
Priory Road 258 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode BS2 8BW

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 8BW - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Bristol Grammar School 258 m
Willow Park CofE Primary School 354 m
Cotham School Good
(April 18, 2018)
413 m
Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School Outstanding
(May 19, 2009)
480 m
North Bristol Post 16 Centre 566 m
Cotham Gardens Primary School Good
(September 19, 2017)
708 m
Queen Elizabeth's Hospital 741 m
Bristol Cathedral Choir School Outstanding
(September 23, 2021)
966 m
Cathedral Primary School Good
(October 9, 2018)
966 m
Christ Church Church of England Primary School Good
(October 3, 2017)
1.01 km
City of Bristol College Requires improvement
(November 15, 2019)
1.02 km
The Dolphin School Good
(February 23, 2018)
1.16 km
Montpelier High School Outstanding
(November 25, 2010)
1.17 km
Clifton High School 1.2 km
Clifton College 1.25 km
St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton Outstanding
(March 20, 2015)
1.39 km
Andalusia Academy Bristol Inadequate
(February 13, 2020)
1.41 km
Redland Green School Outstanding
(May 5, 2016)
1.45 km
Bristol Steiner School Good
(March 28, 2019)
1.47 km
Cabot Primary School Good
(November 22, 2018)
1.51 km

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Myrtle Road Bus Stop/Station 79 m
Myrtle Road Bus Stop/Station 94 m
Tyndall Avenue Bus Stop/Station 103 m
The Hawthorns Bus Stop/Station 148 m
St Michaels Hospital Bus Stop/Station 179 m
Clifton Down Rail Station Rail 777 m
Redland Rail Station Rail 962 m
Montpelier Rail Station Rail 1.33 km
Bristol City Centre Ferry Landing Ferry 912 m
Bristol City Centre Ferry Landing Ferry 912 m
Bristol City Centre Ferry Landing Ferry 919 m
Bristol Airport Air 11.11 km
Gloucestershire Airport Air 56.9 km

Nearby Nature

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

Brandon Hill Hill Or Mountain 723 m
New Cut Inland Water 1.52 km
Temple Quay Inland Water 1.67 km
Observatory Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.7 km
Clifton Down Urban Greenspace 1.78 km
Durdham Down Urban Greenspace 2.15 km
Walcombe Slade Valley 2.2 km
Bellevue Hill Or Mountain 2.27 km
Nightingale Valley Valley 2.29 km
Rownham Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.43 km
Avon Gorge Valley 2.49 km
Leigh Woods Woodland Or Forest 2.68 km
Malago Vale Valley 2.85 km
Narroways Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.89 km
Summerhouse Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.96 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for BS2 8BW - 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 66.7%
300+ Mbps 33.3%

Gas Consumption

9 meters consuming 223,811 kWh - mean 24,868 kWh : median 22,399 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for BS2 8BW - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
Latitude 51.45985200
Longitude -2.60223800
OS Easting 358256
OS Northing 0173603
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