Postcode BS20 8LR is located in an urban city, within the Portishead North ward of North Somerset in the South West region, and forms part of the Portishead Central area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 136.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Portishead Central is £61,553 per year. The nearest station is Avonmouth located about 3.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is The Vale Park.
Portishead Central has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,103 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.
Portishead Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 136.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Portishead Central is £61,553 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 58 ft away from BS20 8LR.
Portishead Central near BS20 8LR has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Avonmouth located about 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Vale Park | Medium | Walking directions to The Vale Park |
| 0.5 mi | Harbour Edge Park | Small | Walking directions to Harbour Edge Park |
| 0.5 mi | London Square | Small | Walking directions to London Square |
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Portishead North area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £2,400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £657,500 |
| Flats | 27 | £232,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £450,000 |
| Terraced | 18 | £407,500 |
10 year median price trend in Portishead North
In the BS20 8LR postcode area, located within Portishead Central, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS20 8LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Aldi | Wyndham Way, Portishead, Bristol, BS20 8LR | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | High Street, Bristol, BS20 6AH | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Waitrose | High Street, Bristol, BS20 7DE | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | Harbour Road, Bristol, BS20 7DE | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Harbour Road, North Somerset, BS20 7DE | Walking directions to Lidl |
Annual council tax rates for North Somerset district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.