bristol BS15 Postcodes
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Bristol (BS15)
The BS15 postcode area is located in the Bristol postcode town region, within the county of , and contains a total of 2487 individual postcodes.
There are 22 electoral wards in the BS15 postcode area, including Axbridge, Banwell, Bristol, Cheddar, Clevedon, Wedmore, Weston-Super-Mare, Winscombe which come under the local authority of the Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 19% of people in BS15 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 BS15 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The BS15 postcode is located in South Gloucestershire, England and includes the areas of Kingswood, Hanham and Willsbridge. It is part of the Bristol post town, and the location postcode begins with the two letters BS, which is unique to the Bristol area.
The area of BS15 is bordered by the BS16 postcode to the north, the BS30 postcode to the west, the BS14 postcode to the south, and the BS31 postcode to the east. It includes the Lower Kingswood and Bromley Heath districts, as well as the villages of Willsbridge, Hanham and Kingswood. It also covers the Kings Chase and Towerhill areas, and stretches westwards to include some of Staple Hill and Saltford.
The area has a mix of rural and urban landscapes, with a small part of it being part of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It contains the Avon Valley Woods to the east, alongside the River Avon, and the western part includes Chew Valley Lake, which is a reservoir fed by the River Chew.
The area has a number of local businesses, including several independent stores and a range of eateries, from pubs to restaurants. There are two primary schools in the area – Hanham Woods Academy and Kingswood Primary School – as well as two secondary schools – Hanham Woods Academy and Kingwood School. It has easy access into Bristol city centre, and several bus routes connect the area to the city centre.
The area is largely residential, with a mix of houses, apartments, and flats, to cater to all types of buyers and tenants. For recreation, there are a number of parks and green spaces, as well as the local Kingswood Bowling Club and the charity-run Kingswood Railway, which is the longest ten-inch gauge miniature railway in the country.
Demographics
BS15 is located in the county of , in .
has a total population of 0, making it the largest county in the UK.
has a total area of square miles, and a population density of people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
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| Postal Town | Bristol |
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BS15 Electoral Wards
The postal region of BS15, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.
Chris H
Sunday, April 7, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 19% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.