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BS2 8AW

King Square

Central

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Detailed insights for BS2 8AW

Overview

Postcode BS2 8AW 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 659.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 7.7× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kingsdown is £64,032 per year. The nearest station is Montpelier, about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Castle Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
660
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Kingsdown has an average 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.

Crime level

10/10

Kingsdown has a very high crime rate, with approximately 659.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4%

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.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Kingsdown is £64,032 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 219 ft away from BS2 8AW.

Flood risk

No risk

Kingsdown near BS2 8AW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Montpelier located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BS2 8AW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BS2 8AW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCastle ParkLargeWalking directions to Castle Park
0.4 miRoyal Fort GardenMediumWalking directions to Royal Fort Garden
0.2 miSt James' ParkSmallWalking directions to St James' Park

Area Profile

Population
352
Population density
18,153.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
241.01(+622%)
Shoplifting
229.87(+3378%)
Anti-social behaviour
148.35(+895%)
Public order
134.18(+1952%)
Other theft
101.27(+1699%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
121
34.47%
Chinese
70
19.94%
Indian
33
9.4%
Other White
29
8.26%
Other Asian
18
5.13%
Total population: 351

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
169
49.71%
Level 3 (A level)
100
29.41%
Other
20
5.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
4.71%
No qualifications
15
4.41%
Total 16+ residents: 340

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
66
66%
Owns with a mortgage
12
12%
Other forms of private rent
12
12%
Owns outright
6
6%
Social rents from council
3
3%
Total households: 100

Property prices in Central

Median price£275,000
Price per sq ft£447
Sales (last 12 months)125
Typical range (middle 50%)£215K – £370K

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £447 per square foot) in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £850,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£665,000£547
Terraced4£585,000£515
Flats120£269,500£435

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£260,000£496,500
2017£252,000£560,000
2018£250,000£730,000
2019£280,000£610,000
2020£295,000
2021£295,000£610,000
2022£251,500£457,500
2023£272,500£805,555
2024£290,000£827,000
2025£275,000£475,000
2026£270,000£695,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£400£304
2017£437£430
2018£431£501
2019£449£457
2020£449
2021£471£373
2022£484£600
2023£455£417
2024£463£488
2025£456£329
2026£431£551
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS2 8AW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS2 8AW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Dec 2025Flat 8, Centro, 10, Charles Street, Bristol, BS1 3NNFlatsLeasehold£265,000
10 Apr 2026Flat 1A, Montague Court, Montague Hill South, Bristol, BS2 8HSFlatsLeasehold£150,000
21 Nov 2025Flat 2, 5, King Square, Bristol, BS2 8JQFlatsLeasehold£235,000
13 Jun 2025Flat 93, Hamilton Court, Montague Street, Bristol, BS2 8NZFlatsLeasehold£250,000
29 Jan 2026Hamilton Court, Montague Street, Bristol, BS2 8NYOtherFreehold£3,112,500

Schools

In the BS2 8AW postcode area, located within Kingsdown, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BS2 8AW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableNorth Bristol Post 16 CentreSixth form centres

N/A

0.4 miNurserySt Pauls Nursery School & Children's CentreLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryWillow Park CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS2 8AW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BS2 8AW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressMarlborough Street, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 3NWWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miStar Food & Wine28 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3QDWalking directions to Star Food & Wine
0.1 miAshley Convenience StoreStokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3QDWalking directions to Ashley Convenience Store
0.1 miPremier ExpressCity Road, Bristol, City of, BS1 3QDWalking directions to Premier Express
0.1 miHoryaal FoodstoreStokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3QDWalking directions to Horyaal Foodstore

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bristol, City of district (2025-26).

Band A£1,723
Band B£2,010
Band C£2,297
Band D£2,584
Band E£3,158
Band F£3,732
Band G£4,306
Band H£5,168

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BS2 8AW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ani Stafford-Townsend

Central - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Sibusiso Tshabalala

Central - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Member of parliament

Carla Denyer

Bristol Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Green Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictBristol, City ofE06000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyBristol CentralE14001131
WardCentralE05010892
ParishBristol, City of, unparished areaE43000019
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)KingsdownE02003036
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bristol 025EE01033342
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced2010-10-01

Frequently asked questions about BS2 8AW

Is BS2 8AW (Kingsdown) safe?

The area around BS2 8AW records about 660 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near BS2 8AW?

The median sale price around BS2 8AW in Kingsdown is £275,000 (about £447 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BS2 8AW?

There are 20 schools close to BS2 8AW, including North Bristol Post 16 Centre, St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre (Outstanding) and Willow Park CofE Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BS2 8AW?

The closest station to BS2 8AW is Montpelier, about 885 m away.

How deprived is the area around BS2 8AW?

BS2 8AW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,787 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BS2 8AW (Kingsdown) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bristol Central covering BS2 8AW is Carla Denyer (Green Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Ani Stafford-Townsend (Green Party) and Sibusiso Tshabalala (Green Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.