bristol BS37 Postcodes

Bristol (BS37)

The BS37 postcode area is located in the Bristol postcode town region, within the county of Gloucestershire, and contains a total of 1153 individual postcodes.

There are 48 electoral wards in the BS37 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 BS37 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 BS37 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The BS37 postcode is a postcode area located in the Bristol district, in the south-west of England. It covers the villages of Chipping Sodbury, Yate, Iron Acton and Old Sodbury, as well as surrounding areas including Rangeworthy, Horton, Coalpit Heath, Stinchcombe, Westerleigh and the Wotton-under-Edge.

Spread along the Cotswold Hills, this picturesque area of countryside is made up of rolling hills, magnificient valleys and small villages, offering some of the best views and walks in the region. Its close proximity to Bristol ensures there are excellent transport links both in and out of the city.

The postcode area itself is home to a range of organisations. These include businesses in the industrial area such as Avon Tube and British Engines, and a host of educational sites including Yate Academy and Chipping Sodbury School. Shopping and amenities are available in the centre of Chipping Sodbury, while Yate has a large modern retail park. Recreational activities for visitors and residents include the outdoor recreation site at Dodington Park and motorsports at Castle Combe Circuit.

The region also has a rich history. The site of Old Sodbury is home to an Iron Age hillfort which lies between the villages of Chipping Sodbury and Old Sodbury. Chipping Sodbury is a traditional market town and hosts a weekly market every Wednesday, where goods and produce from local farmers can be bought.

The area is also popular with culture lovers due to its many events. These range from open exhibitions of local arts and crafts at the Yate arts centre, and classical music performances at Yate International Music Festival, to a range of activities at the local markets and historic sites throughout the year.

The postcode is also home to some of the most sought-after residential homes in the Bristol region, making it a desirable location for aspiring homebuyers to the area. The region boasts both charming Cotswold cottages and modern new builds, and is well connected, having both a railway station and a good bus service in the local area.

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