Postcode BS2 8EY is located in an urban city, within the Central area 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 median sale price in Central is £278,500 (around £432 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £213,813 and £379,375. The nearest station is Redland, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest large park is Castle Park.
Kingsdown has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,626 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 41% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 102 ft away from BS2 8EY.
Kingsdown near BS2 8EY 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 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Redland | N/A | Walking directions to Redland |
| 0.6 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 |
| 0.2 mi | St James' Park | Small | Walking directions to St James' Park |
Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £278,500 (about £432 per square foot) in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £850,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 6 | £580,000 | £521 |
| Flats | 114 | £269,500 | £430 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £250,000 | £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 | £580,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £398 | £304 |
| 2017 | £436 | £430 |
| 2018 | £431 | £501 |
| 2019 | £449 | £457 |
| 2020 | £449 | — |
| 2021 | £470 | £373 |
| 2022 | £484 | £600 |
| 2023 | £455 | £417 |
| 2024 | £463 | £488 |
| 2025 | £456 | £329 |
| 2026 | £430 | £521 |
There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS2 8EY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct 2025 | 11, Marlborough Hill Place, Bristol, BS2 8HA | Terraced | Freehold | £625,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2026 | Hamilton Court, Montague Street, Bristol, BS2 8NY | Other | Freehold | £3,112,500 | |
| 01 Sept 2025 | Flat 6, Hamilton Court, Montague Street, Bristol, BS2 8NY | Flats | Leasehold | £235,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2025 | Flat 3, Hamilton Court, Montague Street, Bristol, BS2 8NY | Flats | Leasehold | £257,500 | |
| 12 Aug 2025 | Flat 42, Hamilton Court, Montague Street, Bristol, BS2 8NY | Flats | Leasehold | £172,000 |
In the BS2 8EY postcode area, located within Kingsdown, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Willow Park CofE Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Inadequate Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Mar 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | North Bristol Post 16 Centre | Sixth form centres | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Cotham School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Apr 2018. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BS2 8EY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Marlborough Street, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 3NW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | M&S Food | Bristol, City of, BS2 8AE | Walking directions to M&S Food |
| 0.2 mi | Tuck News | 5 Cotham Road South, Cotham, Bristol, BS6 5TZ | Walking directions to Tuck News |
| 0.2 mi | Monika's | 17 Cotham Road South, Cotham, Bristol, BS6 5TZ | Walking directions to Monika's |
| 0.2 mi | Go Local | 28 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3QD | Walking directions to Go Local |
Annual council tax rates for Bristol, City of district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BS2 8EY, 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
The area around BS2 8EY 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around BS2 8EY in Central is £278,500 (about £432 per square foot) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BS2 8EY, including Willow Park CofE Primary School (Inadequate), North Bristol Post 16 Centre and Cotham School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BS2 8EY is Redland, about 975 m away.
BS2 8EY scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,626 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bristol Central covering BS2 8EY 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).