30,042TOTAL POPULATION
13,100HOUSEHOLDS
2.2%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£43,160AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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BS20 POSTCODE REGION

Bristol (BS20)

The BS20 postcode area is located in the Bristol postcode town region, within the county of Somerset, and contains a total of 1436 individual postcodes.

There are 18 electoral wards in the BS20 postcode area, including Axbridge, Banwell, Bristol, Cheddar, Clevedon, Wedmore, Weston-Super-Mare, Winscombe which come under the local authority of the North Somerset Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 35% of people in BS20 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 BS20 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


The BS20 postcode covers the northern part of Portishead, including the neighbourhood of Easton-in-Gordano. It also includes the villages of Clapton-in-Gordano, Walton-in-Gordano and Portbury, as well as areas such as Pill and Avonmouth.

The postcode district is located in the North Somerset district of the South West region. It is in close proximity to the city of Bristol as well as the neighbouring cities of Bath, Weston-super-Mare and Wells.

This postcode district is mainly residential in nature, but also features light industry, particularly within Avonmouth. It is served by the national motorway network and is home to a busy industrial harbour.

There are also a number of popular and quite sizable green spaces in the BS20 area, such as Portishead Open Space and the Phoenix Health Walks. These green spaces provide great places for locals to enjoy exercising or just relaxing in the outdoors.

The majority of the BS20 area contains attractive residential areas that have seen a wide-scale redevelopment in recent years. This has taken the form of upmarket townhouses, social housing, and even marina developments with luxurious waterfront properties. The area also has good transport links to the nearby areas such as Clevedon, Nailsea, and nearby Bristol.

The BS20 postcode district also has a wide array of bars, restaurants, pubs, and entertainment facilities, such as The Playhouse Theatre and Pill Social Club, that can meet the requirements of any local residents or visiting guests.

Additionally, there are several good quality schools i.e. Gordano Secondary School, St Peter's Catholic College, and St Ann's Mead Primary School, that are located in the BS20 area.

The BS20 postcode is a great area for those seeking a more relaxed atmosphere with fantastic transport links and great leisure facilities. The area is highly sought after by young professionals and families alike, owing to the pleasant residential spaces, close proximity to Bristol and other surrounding areas and the various employment opportunities it provides.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 94%WORKING
  • 6%UNEMPLOYED

6% of people in BS20 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 35%AB
  • 50%C2/C2
  • 15%DE

According to census records, 35% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 95%WHITE
  • 5%NON-WHITE

95% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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BS20Somerset

Somerset

The county of Somerset

BS20 is located in the county of Somerset, in England.

Somerset has a total population of 948,900, making it the 22nd largest county in the UK.

Somerset has a total area of 1610 square miles, and a population density of 227 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

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Outward CodeBS20
Postal TownBristol
MSOA NameNorth Somerset 004
LSOA NameNorth Somerset 004C
CountySomerset
RegionSomerset
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityNorth Somerset
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

BS20 Electoral Wards

The postal region of BS20, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Abbots Leigh
Avonmouth
Clapton in Gordano
Easton-in-Gordano
Ham Green
Lawrence Weston
Lodway
Lower Failand
Middle Bridge
North Weston
Pill
Portbury
Portishead
Redcliffe Bay
Sheepway
Shirehampton
West Hill
Weston-in-Gordano
Woodhill
Browse Postcodes in BS20

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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'.

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