30,093TOTAL POPULATION
12,440HOUSEHOLDS
3.0%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£36,920AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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BS30 POSTCODE REGION

Bristol (BS30)

The BS30 postcode area is located in the Bristol postcode town region, within the county of Gloucestershire, and contains a total of 887 individual postcodes.

There are 25 electoral wards in the BS30 postcode area, including Axbridge, Banwell, Bristol, Cheddar, Clevedon, Wedmore, Weston-Super-Mare, Winscombe which come under the local authority of the South Gloucestershire Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 22% of people in BS30 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 BS30 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


BS30 is a postcode district in the Bristol region of England within the BS postcode area. It is mainly composed of two post towns; Yate and Chipping Sodbury. These two towns are located in South Gloucestershire in the south west of the region and sit adjacent to the Bristol City boundary.

BS30 is primarily a commuter belt area, the romantic Cotswolds, but it also has an extensive collection of shops, local businesses and restaurants. The region benefits from excellent transport links being accessible from motorways, the M4 and M5 as well as close proximity to Bristol city centre. Yate also has its own railway station which connects with other mainline stations nearby, including Bristol Parkway.

Yate and Chipping Sodbury provide a unique residential experience, ideal for those wanting a quieter lifestyle while still having access to all the amenities of urban living. Yate, which is the largest of the two towns within the BS30 postcode, is the centre of the region and has a strong shopping centre, along with a modern leisure complex, which includes a bowling alley, cinema, a ski slope and large selection of restaurants to choose from. Chipping Sodbury is renowned for being a historic market town and includes a selection of boutique shops, as well as pubs and the Hawksbury Country Park walking trails.

BS30 has a vibrant community and is home to numerous schools with each school rated highly by Ofsted. There are also numerous local clubs and societies ranging from the Yate and District Model Railway Club to the Chipping Sodbury Cricket Club. In addition, the region is the host of the yearly Yate Rocks Beer and Music Festival in summer, with it's large selection of craft ales, ciders and live music acts.

BS30 offers a unique blend of countryside and urban living, with its two post towns providing a wealth of amenities and leisure activities for locals and visitors alike, as well as good transport links to the rest of the city and beyond.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 92%WORKING
  • 8%UNEMPLOYED

8% of people in BS30 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 22%AB
  • 59%C2/C2
  • 19%DE

According to census records, 22% 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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BS30Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire

The county of Gloucestershire

BS30 is located in the county of Gloucestershire, in England.

Gloucestershire has a total population of 900,800, making it the 23rd largest county in the UK.

Gloucestershire has a total area of 1216 square miles, and a population density of 285 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

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Outward CodeBS30
Postal TownBristol
MSOA NameSouth Gloucestershire 030
LSOA NameSouth Gloucestershire 030D
CountyGloucestershire
RegionGloucestershire
CountryEngland
Local AuthoritySouth Gloucestershire
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

BS30 Electoral Wards

The postal region of BS30, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Abson
Beach
Bridge Yate
Cadbury Heath
Cowhorn Hill
Doynton
Dyrham
Holbrook Common
Longwell Green
Lower Hamswell
Mount Hill
New Cheltenham
North Common
Oldland
Oldland Common
Shortwood
Siston
Siston Common
Soundwell
The Batch
Warmley
Warmley Hill
Warmley Tower
Wick
Wick Rocks
Willsbridge
Browse Postcodes in BS30

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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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