bristol BS31 Postcodes

Bristol (BS31)

The BS31 postcode area is located in the Bristol postcode town region, within the county of Somerset, and contains a total of 776 individual postcodes.

There are 15 electoral wards in the BS31 postcode area, including Axbridge, Banwell, Bristol, Cheddar, Clevedon, Wedmore, Weston-Super-Mare, Winscombe which come under the local authority of the Bath and North East Somerset Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 27% of people in BS31 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 BS31 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 BS31 postcode is located in the Bristol district of South West England and includes the suburbs of Bishopsworth, Hartcliffe, Withywood, and Highridge. It covers a total area of 2.62 square miles and has an estimated population of around 13,000 people.

The BS31 postcode is bordered by the A4174 ring road to the east, south and west, with Bristol city centre to the north. To the east lies Bedminster; to the south Ashton Gate; to the west Hartcliffe and Withywood; to the north Easton; and to the northeast Hengrove.

Transport links within the area are excellent, with frequent buses to Bristol city centre running from Bishopsworth and Hartcliffe. There is also a train station in Withywood, providing direct links to London Paddington, and a park and ride facility at the A4174 Winterstoke Road Park & Ride.

The local area is served by numerous primary schools; Bishopsworth, Highridge, Hartcliffe, and Withywood all have their own schools, while there are several secondary schools located further away in the surrounding areas.

Bishopsworth is home to an impressive range of retail outlets, including a large shopping centre and supermarkets, as well as smaller independent shops and outlets. There are also a number of parks and green spaces in and around the area, plus a wide variety of pubs and restaurants.

The wider Bristol district is well-known for its diverse cultural offering, from major music festivals and tourist attractions, to historic buildings and monuments, museums and galleries, and a multitude of other activities.

TheBS31 postcode is well-connected and has something for everyone; from shops, cafes and restaurants to excellent transport links and educational establishments, plus a range of green spaces and recreational activities.

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