bristol BS7 Postcodes

Bristol (BS7)

The BS7 postcode area is located in the Bristol postcode town region, within the county of Avon, and contains a total of 806 individual postcodes.

There are 11 electoral wards in the BS7 postcode area, including Axbridge, Banwell, Bristol, Cheddar, Clevedon, Wedmore, Weston-Super-Mare, Winscombe which come under the local authority of the Bristol, City of Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 34% of people in BS7 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of BS7 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

BS7 is a postcode district located in the south-west of the city of Bristol. The postcode covers many areas including Bishopston, Ashley Down, Horfield, Lockleaze and St. Andrews. The postcode also covers Stoke Bishop, a part of the University of Bristol campus. Primarily residential in nature, BS7 is generally well-connected by public transport with direct access to the city centre.

The BS7 district contains a wide variety of shops and services and has a wide range of property options. The area is popular with young professionals and families alike for its close proximity to the city centre and its easy access to local amenities.

Bishopston is home to Gloucester Road, a vibrant thoroughfare packed with a mix of speciality stores, trendy cafes, bars and restaurants. Notable landmarks in the area include St. Bonaventure's Church and Bristol's oldest botanical garden, which includes a large bird sanctuary. Horfield Common is the largest open space in the area and home to a Victorian-era Royal Fort dating back to the early 1800s.

Residents of the BS7 district benefit from easy access to Southmead Hospital and the Bristol Royal Infirmary, both of which are located nearby. Education-wise the area is home to a good selection of secondary schools and a number of primary schools, as well as the City of Bristol College and University of the West of England (UWE).

The district is also home to several popular sporting and leisure facilities, including Kingswood Leisure Centre, Horfield Sports and Leisure Centre, and The Downs, a picturesque public space that offers interlinked paths for walking, running and cycling.

BS7 district of Bristol is a vibrant area with a great mix of urban living, suburban comforts, leisure activities and access to all the amenities that the city has to offer.

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