Postcode BS2 8BZ is located in an urban city, within the Cotham ward of Bristol, City of in the South West region, and forms part of the University & Brandon Hill area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 322.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in University & Brandon Hill is £51,200 per year. The nearest station is Redland located about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, closest medium park is Royal Fort Garden.
University & Brandon Hill has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,266 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
University & Brandon Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 322.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 39.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in University & Brandon Hill is £51,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BS2 8BZ.
University & Brandon Hill near BS2 8BZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Redland located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Redland | N/A | Walking directions to Redland |
| 0.6 mi | Clifton Down | N/A | Walking directions to Clifton Down |
| 0.7 mi | Montpelier | N/A | Walking directions to Montpelier |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Royal Fort Garden | Medium | Walking directions to Royal Fort Garden |
| 0.5 mi | Cotham Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Cotham Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Berkeley Square | Small | Walking directions to Berkeley Square |
Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 in Cotham area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,985,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £588,000 |
| Flats | 109 | £340,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £900,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £727,500 |
10 year median price trend in Cotham
In the BS2 8BZ postcode area, located within University & Brandon Hill, there are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS2 8BZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Metro Convenience Store | 150 Saint Michaels Hill, Bristol, BS2 8DA | Walking directions to Metro Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Clarence Place, Kingsdown, Bristol, BS2 8DD | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Tuck News | 5 Cotham Road South, Cotham, Bristol, BS6 5TZ | Walking directions to Tuck News |
| 0.1 mi | Monika's | 17 Cotham Road South, Cotham, Bristol, BS6 5TZ | Walking directions to Monika's |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Food | Bristol, City of, BS2 8AE | Walking directions to M&S Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.