Postcode BS2 8LA 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 319.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.7× 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 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Cotham Gardens.
Kingsdown has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,223 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Kingsdown has a very high crime rate, with approximately 319.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 69.7% 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 17 ft away from BS2 8LA.
Kingsdown near BS2 8LA 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 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Montpelier | N/A | Walking directions to Montpelier |
| 0.5 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 | Cotham Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Cotham Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | St James' Park | Small | Walking directions to St James' Park |
| 0.3 mi | Montpelier Park | Small | Walking directions to Montpelier Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £665,000 | £547 |
| Terraced | 4 | £585,000 | £515 |
| Flats | 120 | £269,500 | £435 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS2 8LA.
In the BS2 8LA 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 8LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Only Green | 87 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3RD | Walking directions to Only Green |
| 0.1 mi | The Best | 82 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3QY | Walking directions to The Best |
| 0.1 mi | Judy & Wissam Supermarket | 56 Stokes Croft, Saint Pauls, Bristol, BS1 3QU | Walking directions to Judy & Wissam Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 140-142 Cheltenham Road, Montpelier, Bristol, BS6 5RL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Premier Express | City Road, Bristol, City of, BS1 3QD | Walking directions to Premier Express |
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 8LA, 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 8LA records about 320 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.
The median sale price around BS2 8LA in Kingsdown is £275,000 (about £447 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BS2 8LA, including The Dolphin School (Requires improvement), St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre (Outstanding) and Montpelier High School (Serious Weaknesses). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BS2 8LA is Montpelier, about 557 m away.
BS2 8LA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,223 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 8LA 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).
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.