Postcode BS2 8XS is located in an urban city, within the Ashley ward of Bristol, City of in the South West region, and forms part of the St Pauls area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in St Pauls is £48,442 per year. The nearest station is Montpelier, about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Riverside Park.
St Pauls has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,559 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
St Pauls has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 56.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in St Pauls is £48,442 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BS2 8XS.
St Pauls near BS2 8XS 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 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Montpelier | N/A | Walking directions to Montpelier |
| 0.7 mi | Redland | N/A | Walking directions to Redland |
| 0.8 mi | Stapleton Road | N/A | Walking directions to Stapleton Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Riverside Park | Large | Walking directions to Riverside Park |
| 0.4 mi | Mina Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Mina Road Park |
| 0.2 mi | St Agnes Park | Small | Walking directions to St Agnes Park |
Based on 209 recent sales, the median property price is £382,000 (about £421 per square foot) in Ashley area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,786 up to £1,265,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £797,500 | £451 |
| Detached | 3 | £660,000 | £480 |
| Terraced | 103 | £470,000 | £422 |
| Flats | 91 | £252,000 | £419 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £249,000 | £543,648 | £380,000 |
| 2017 | £395,000 | £245,000 | £590,000 | £358,250 |
| 2018 | — | £220,000 | £608,750 | £379,000 |
| 2019 | £446,025 | £248,000 | £625,000 | £365,000 |
| 2020 | £437,500 | £255,000 | £587,500 | £418,250 |
| 2021 | — | £243,000 | £770,000 | £437,125 |
| 2022 | £495,000 | £260,000 | £693,600 | £470,000 |
| 2023 | £1,022,000 | £240,125 | £665,500 | £461,500 |
| 2024 | — | £247,500 | £740,000 | £445,000 |
| 2025 | £660,000 | £259,000 | £875,000 | £460,000 |
| 2026 | — | £251,000 | £597,500 | £450,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £357 | £393 | £347 |
| 2017 | £422 | £385 | £391 | £341 |
| 2018 | — | £393 | £378 | £368 |
| 2019 | £378 | £393 | £415 | £357 |
| 2020 | £398 | £400 | £385 | £372 |
| 2021 | — | £411 | £449 | £385 |
| 2022 | £498 | £447 | £469 | £429 |
| 2023 | £417 | £450 | £462 | £434 |
| 2024 | — | £437 | £472 | £434 |
| 2025 | £480 | £419 | £472 | £427 |
| 2026 | — | £434 | £433 | £400 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS2 8XS.
In the BS2 8XS postcode area, located within St Pauls, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS2 8XS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Grosvenor Supermarket | 102-104 Grosvenor Road, Saint Pauls, Bristol, BS2 8YA | Walking directions to Grosvenor Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | St Pauls Supermarket & Off Licence | 128 Grosvenor Road, Saint Pauls, Bristol, BS2 8YA | Walking directions to St Pauls Supermarket & Off Licence |
| 0.1 mi | Shop 3 | 3 Grosvenor Road, Bristol, BS2 8XD | Walking directions to Shop 3 |
| 0.1 mi | W. Singh Stores | 8-10 Brighton Street, Bristol, BS2 8XA | Walking directions to W. Singh Stores |
| 0.1 mi | International Market | 36 Ashley Road, Montpelier, Bristol, BS6 5NP | Walking directions to International Market |
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 8XS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Abdul Malik
Ashley - Elected 2 May 2024
Izzy Russell
Ashley - Elected 2 May 2024
Tim Wye
Ashley - Elected 2 May 2024
Carla Denyer
Bristol Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BS2 8XS records about 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 public order.
The median sale price around BS2 8XS in St Pauls is £382,000 (about £421 per square foot) based on 209 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BS2 8XS, including Cabot Primary School, St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre (Outstanding) and The Dolphin School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BS2 8XS is Montpelier, about 520 m away.
BS2 8XS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,559 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 8XS is Carla Denyer (Green Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Abdul Malik (Green Party), Izzy Russell (Green Party) and Tim Wye (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.