Postcode BS2 8AU 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 659.7 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 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest large park is Castle Park.
Kingsdown has a moderate 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 659.7 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 219 ft away from BS2 8AU.
Kingsdown near BS2 8AU 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 0.5 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 |
| 0.2 mi | St James' Park | Small | Walking directions to St James' Park |
Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £277,575 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £850,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 124 | £275,000 |
| Terraced | 2 | £611,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £690,000 |
| Detached | 1 | £665,000 |
10 year median price trend in Central
In the BS2 8AU postcode area, located within Kingsdown, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS2 8AU
| 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, 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.
Elected local representatives for BS2 8AU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ani Stafford-Townsend
Central - Elected 2 May 2024
Sibusiso Tshabalala
Central - Elected 2 May 2024
Carla Denyer
Bristol Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.