Postcode BS2 8XT 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 230 ft away from BS2 8XT.
St Pauls near BS2 8XT 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 | Stapleton Road | N/A | Walking directions to Stapleton Road |
| 0.7 mi | Redland | N/A | Walking directions to Redland |
| 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Rawnsley Park | Small | Walking directions to Rawnsley 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 8XT.
In the BS2 8XT 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 8XT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 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 | Sahan Shop | 134 Ashley Road, St Paul's, Bristol, BS6 5PA | Walking directions to Sahan Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Ali's General Store & Off License | 29;31 Brook Road, Montpelier, Bristol, BS6 5LR | Walking directions to Ali's General Store & Off License |
| 0.1 mi | Discount Mini Market | 136 Ashley Road, St Paul's, Bristol, BS6 5PA | Walking directions to Discount Mini 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 8XT, 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 8XT 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 8XT 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 8XT, 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 8XT is Montpelier, about 552 m away.
BS2 8XT 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 8XT 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.