Postcode BS2 8AL is located in an urban city, within the Central ward of Bristol, City of in the South West region, and forms part of the Kingsdown area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 604.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kingsdown is £64,032 per year. The nearest station is Montpelier located about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest large park is Castle Park.
Kingsdown has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,787 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Kingsdown has a very high crime rate, with approximately 604.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kingsdown is £64,032 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 256 ft away from BS2 8AL.
Kingsdown near BS2 8AL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Montpelier located about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Montpelier | N/A | Walking directions to Montpelier |
| 0.6 mi | Redland | N/A | Walking directions to Redland |
| 0.9 mi | Clifton Down | N/A | Walking directions to Clifton Down |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Castle Park | Large | Walking directions to Castle Park |
| 0.4 mi | Royal Fort Garden | Medium | Walking directions to Royal Fort Garden |
| 0.5 mi | Montpelier Park | Small | Walking directions to Montpelier Park |
Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £288,500 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £818,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £665,000 |
| Flats | 132 | £280,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £677,500 |
| Terraced | 3 | £475,000 |
10 year median price trend in Central
In the BS2 8AL postcode area, located within Kingsdown, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS2 8AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Marlborough Street, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 3NW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Star Food & Wine | 28 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3QD | Walking directions to Star Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Ashley Convenience Store | Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3QD | Walking directions to Ashley Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Premier Express | City Road, Bristol, City of, BS1 3QD | Walking directions to Premier Express |
| 0.1 mi | Horyaal Foodstore | Stokes Croft, Bristol, City of, BS1 3QD | Walking directions to Horyaal Foodstore |
Annual council tax rates for Bristol, City of 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.