Postcode BS2 8DW is located in an urban city, within the Central 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 303.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in University & Brandon Hill is £66,125 per year. The nearest station is Redland located about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest large park is Castle Park.
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 303.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.9% 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 per household in University & Brandon Hill is £66,125 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 166 ft away from BS2 8DW.
University & Brandon Hill near BS2 8DW 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 0.8 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Redland | N/A | Walking directions to Redland |
| 0.8 mi | Montpelier | N/A | Walking directions to Montpelier |
| 0.8 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Royal Fort Garden | Medium | Walking directions to Royal Fort Garden |
| 0.5 mi | Queen Square | Small | Walking directions to Queen Square |
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 8DW postcode area, located within University & Brandon Hill, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS2 8DW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Colston Mini Market | 78 Colston Street, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 5BB | Walking directions to Colston Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | M&S Food | Bristol, City of, BS2 8AE | Walking directions to M&S Food |
| 0.1 mi | 168 Oriental | Nelson Street, Bristol, BS1 2BJ | Walking directions to 168 Oriental |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Lewins Mead, Bristol, City of, BS1 2PY | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Ding Sing Oriental Supermarket | 2-4 Fairfax Street, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 3DB | Walking directions to Ding Sing Oriental Supermarket |
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: 16/01/2026.