Postcode BS3 2AZ (Bristol, City of)

Map showing BS3 2AZ and nearby postcodes

The postcode BS3 2AZ is located in Bristol, City of It was introduced in December 1997 and is an active postcode. BS3 2AZ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

BS3 2AZ is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.3 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 BS3 2AZ as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > White professionals.

The closest road name to BS3 2AZ is Ashton Vale Road which is centered 128 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Ashton Vale and is 220 m away. The closest railway station is Parson Street Rail Station, 1.36 km away.

The closest primary school to BS3 2AZ (for ages 11 and under) is Ashton Vale Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Ashton Park School.

The local pub for residents of BS3 2AZ is The Miner's Arms and is 1.17 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 1.23 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

Policing for BS3 2AZ 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 BS3 2AZ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to BS3 2AZ, and the approximate distance away.

Ashton Vale Road 128 m
Colliery Close 212 m
Ashton Rise 253 m
Barons Close 292 m
Ashton Gate Underpass 319 m
Marsh Road 327 m
Ashton Road 331 m
Portishead Way 335 m
Winterstoke Road 420 m
Brunel Way 865 m
A3029 1.22 km
B3129 2.61 km
B3130 5 km
A4174 5.41 km
M5 8.49 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode BS3 2AZ

Introduction December 1997
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from BS3 2AZ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ashton Park School 412 m
Ashton Vale Primary School 484 m
Luckwell Primary School 961 m
Ashton Gate Primary School Outstanding
(September 27, 2012)
1.03 km
Compass Point Primary School 1.37 km
Hotwells Primary School Requires improvement
(September 19, 2018)
1.54 km
Parson Street Primary School Requires improvement
(April 18, 2018)
1.63 km
Southville Primary School Good
(September 12, 2017)
1.67 km
Cheddar Grove Primary School 1.69 km
Northleaze Church of England Primary School 1.86 km
Bedminster Down School Good
(April 11, 2018)
1.86 km
Holy Cross RC Primary School Good
(November 15, 2017)
1.97 km
City of Bristol College Requires improvement
(November 15, 2019)
2.05 km
Queen Elizabeth's Hospital 2.24 km
Christ Church Church of England Primary School Good
(October 3, 2017)
2.29 km
Bristol Cathedral Choir School Outstanding
(September 23, 2021)
2.32 km
Cathedral Primary School Good
(October 9, 2018)
2.32 km
St Peter's Church of England Primary School (VC) Outstanding
(December 14, 2012)
2.35 km
Clifton High School 2.43 km
Headley Park Primary School 2.49 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BS3 2AZ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ashton Court Courtyard Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 27, 2020
1.07 km
Ashton Court Golf Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 31, 2021
1.07 km
The Miner's Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 8, 2019
1.17 km
Canton Eat Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
1.23 km
Zion Community Art Space Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 19, 2021
1.48 km
Bedminster Down Ex Service Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 11, 2017
1.49 km
The Angel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
August 31, 2021
1.5 km
Brunel Burger Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
1.56 km
Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
October 16, 2021
1.6 km
Lloyds Chemist Retailers - other Exempt
January 9, 2019
1.6 km
Wai Sing Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
1.6 km
Dine Contract Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 15, 2021
1.62 km
Optima catering and facilities management Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 28, 2018
1.62 km
Lampton House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 28, 2022
1.63 km
Dragon City Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
September 24, 2018
1.67 km
The Brandon Trust Limited Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 31, 2022
1.69 km
Zest Catering School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 31, 2022
1.69 km
Dev Convenience Store Retailers - other 4
Good
January 3, 2022
1.72 km
Dixon Convenience Stores Retailers - other 4
Good
January 3, 2022
1.83 km
Underground Sandwich Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
October 15, 2021
1.83 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BS3 2AZ - Data from Apr 2022

Ashton Vale Bus Stop/Station 220 m
Ashton Vale Bus Stop/Station 225 m
Winterstoke Road Bus Stop/Station 338 m
Smyth Road Bus Stop/Station 355 m
Smyth Road Bus Stop/Station 369 m
Parson Street Rail Station Rail 1.36 km
Bedminster Rail Station Rail 2.23 km
Clifton Down Rail Station Rail 3.19 km
Nova Scotia Ferry Landing Ferry 1.22 km
Nova Scotia Ferry Landing Ferry 1.22 km
Nova Scotia Ferry Landing Ferry 1.22 km
Bristol Airport Air 8.18 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BS3 2AZ - Data from Dec 2021

Rownham Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.29 km
Summerhouse Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.4 km
Church Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.48 km
New Cut Inland Water 1.86 km
Malago Vale Valley 1.95 km
Hanging Hill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.96 km
Pill Grove Woodland Or Forest 2.01 km
Manor Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.05 km
Ashton Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.06 km
Nightingale Valley Valley 2.07 km
Observatory Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.12 km
Brandon Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.26 km
Coombe Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.5 km
Leigh Woods Woodland Or Forest 2.85 km
Quarry Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.89 km

Location

Country England
Latitude 51.43767100
Longitude -2.62621400
OS Easting 356569
OS Northing 0171150
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
24197
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Avon and Somerset

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Bristol South
Electoral Ward Bedminster
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: Urbanites
Group: Urban professionals and families
Subgroup: White professionals
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Bristol BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Bristol BUASD
Workplace Zone E33047510
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Bristol 041
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Bristol 041D
Output Area / Small Area 5A1