Postcode BS2 8DU (Bristol, City of)

Map showing BS2 8DU and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to BS2 8DU is Lower Church Lane which is centered 108 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Horfield Road and is 35 m away. The closest railway station is Clifton Down Rail Station, 1.16 km away.

The closest primary school to BS2 8DU (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 8DU is The Miner's Arms and is 2.95 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 3.23 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

50% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Lower Church Lane 108 m
Upper Maudlin Street 110 m
Terrell Street 126 m
Old Park 143 m
Perry Road 144 m
Horfield Road 155 m
Narrow Lewins Mead 155 m
Old Park Hill 158 m
Royal Fort Road 177 m
Lower Park Row 189 m
Tankard's Close 192 m
Medical Avenue 193 m
St John's Bridge 199 m
Colston Street 201 m
Alfred Parade 223 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode BS2 8DU

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 8DU - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Willow Park CofE Primary School 103 m
Bristol Grammar School 475 m
Cotham School Good
(April 18, 2018)
722 m
Bristol Cathedral Choir School Outstanding
(September 23, 2021)
733 m
Cathedral Primary School Good
(October 9, 2018)
733 m
North Bristol Post 16 Centre 756 m
Queen Elizabeth's Hospital 830 m
Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School Outstanding
(May 19, 2009)
852 m
Cotham Gardens Primary School Good
(September 19, 2017)
891 m
City of Bristol College Requires improvement
(November 15, 2019)
911 m
Andalusia Academy Bristol Inadequate
(February 13, 2020)
1.08 km
The Dolphin School Good
(February 23, 2018)
1.16 km
Montpelier High School Outstanding
(November 25, 2010)
1.23 km
Christ Church Church of England Primary School Good
(October 3, 2017)
1.26 km
Cabot Primary School Good
(November 22, 2018)
1.32 km
Hannah More Primary School Good
(March 5, 2020)
1.37 km
St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School Special Measures
(October 18, 2018)
1.42 km
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Outstanding
(April 16, 2015)
1.47 km
Clifton High School 1.5 km
Holy Cross RC Primary School Good
(November 15, 2017)
1.6 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Miner's Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 8, 2019
2.95 km
Ashton Court Courtyard Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 27, 2020
3.19 km
Ashton Court Golf Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 31, 2021
3.19 km
Canton Eat Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
3.23 km
Zion Community Art Space Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 19, 2021
3.57 km
Averay Road Premier Retailers - other 4
Good
January 27, 2022
3.62 km
Grab and Go Sandwich Co Ltd Other catering premises 5
Very Good
December 12, 2019
3.63 km
Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
October 16, 2021
3.73 km
Lloyds Chemist Retailers - other Exempt
January 9, 2019
3.73 km
Wai Sing Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
3.73 km
JK Convenience Store Retailers - other 4
Good
January 25, 2022
3.73 km
Top Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
December 3, 2019
3.73 km
Holroyd Howe School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 12, 2019
3.87 km
Bedminster Down Ex Service Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 11, 2017
3.89 km
Dev Convenience Store Retailers - other 4
Good
January 3, 2022
3.91 km
Priory Hospital Kitchen Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 22, 2021
3.95 km
The Grange Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 22, 2021
3.95 km
The Brandon Trust Limited Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 31, 2022
3.96 km
Zest Catering School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 31, 2022
3.96 km
Lake House Day Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 13, 2019
3.98 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Horfield Road Bus Stop/Station 35 m
Horfield Road Bus Stop/Station 49 m
Bristol Royal Infirmary Bus Stop/Station 184 m
Bristol Royal Infirmary Bus Stop/Station 195 m
St Michaels Hospital Bus Stop/Station 210 m
Clifton Down Rail Station Rail 1.16 km
Redland Rail Station Rail 1.2 km
Montpelier Rail Station Rail 1.35 km
Bristol City Centre Ferry Landing Ferry 601 m
Bristol City Centre Ferry Landing Ferry 602 m
Bristol City Centre Ferry Landing Ferry 611 m
Bristol Airport Air 11.13 km
Gloucestershire Airport Air 56.96 km

Nearby Nature

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

Brandon Hill Hill Or Mountain 737 m
Temple Quay Inland Water 1.29 km
New Cut Inland Water 1.31 km
Bellevue Hill Or Mountain 1.88 km
Observatory Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.95 km
Clifton Down Urban Greenspace 2.15 km
Durdham Down Urban Greenspace 2.53 km
Nightingale Valley Valley 2.54 km
Walcombe Slade Valley 2.57 km
Rownham Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.58 km
Malago Vale Valley 2.59 km
Narroways Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.85 km
Avon Gorge Valley 2.85 km
Arno's Vale Valley 2.91 km
Leigh Woods Woodland Or Forest 3 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for BS2 8DU - 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 50%
300+ Mbps 50%

Location

Country England
Latitude 51.45757200
Longitude -2.59804800
OS Easting 358545
OS Northing 0173347
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 E33047161
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Bristol 032
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Bristol 032C
Output Area / Small Area 2A3