37POPULATION
11.8%UNEMPLOYED
17%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
16%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsBS2 8AR

What social class do the population of BS2 8AR belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is BS2 8AR in Bristol, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about BS2 8AR from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 20%Children
  • 80%Adults

20% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 2% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 51.4%Male
  • 48.6%Female

From the last census, 51.4% of people in BS28AR male, and 48.6% female. Men outnumber women in Ashley.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 16%AB
  • 46%C2/C2
  • 38%DE

According to census records, 16% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 70%SINGLE
  • 17%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in BS2 8AR is 70%. Single and 'other' people is 30%.

ETHNICITY

  • 44%WHITE
  • 58%NON-WHITE

44% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 73.2%WORKING
  • 11.8%UNEMPLOYED

11.8% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in BS2 8AR, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

BS2 8AR Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Constituency

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BS2 8AR Constituency

Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

Sunrise/Sunset

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Traffic near BS2 8AR

Taxis and Minicabs

Taxi Firms

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Taxis near BS2 8AR

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near BS2 8AR

Events

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What's on near BS2 8AR

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Tourist Information BS2 8AR

Local Amenities

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Banks near BS2 8AR

Banks

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Banks near BS2 8AR

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near BS2 8AR

Schools

Schools

The nearest schools in the BS2 8AR area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.

Schools near BS2 8AR

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in BS2 8AR

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in BS2 8AR

Libraries

Libraries

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BS28AR Postcode Breakdown

BSAREA2DISTRICT8SECTORARUNIT
Full PostcodeBS2 8AR
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Postal TownBristol
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Ward Name
MSOA Name
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County
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CountryEngland
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Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

BS28AR Postal District

Compass Postal District

BS2 8AR postcode is located in the postal town of Bristol. Bristol postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode BS2 8AR.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Bristol0.8 miles SE
Bedminster1.8 miles SW
Brislington3 miles SE
Sea Mills3 miles W
Henbury3.2 miles NW
Filton3.3 miles N
Kingswood3.5 miles E
Long Ashton3.7 miles SW
Charlton3.8 miles N
Mangotsfield4 miles E
Whitchurch4 miles SE
Hambrook4.3 miles NE
Hallen4.6 miles NW
Easton-in-Gordano4.7 miles W
Dundry4.8 miles SW
London106 miles E
Glasgow309 miles N
Edinburgh311 miles N
Cardiff26 miles W
Liverpool136 miles N
Southampton65 miles E
Saint Ives55 miles SE

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