Ashley is an inner‑city electoral ward north of Bristol city centre, covering a mix of streets from Georgian terraces in Montpelier to denser Victorian and social housing around St Paul's. Its compact geography means it sits close to key local arteries and creative hubs, so you often get a blend of commuters, students and long‑standing communities.
The ward is notable for its cultural vibrancy and history of community activism - the nearby St Paul's area is famous for its Carnival, and adjacent areas around Stokes Croft have become synonymous with street art, independent businesses and local grassroots projects. Economically it's mixed, reflecting ongoing pressures of regeneration and gentrification alongside strong local networks and affordable housing pockets.
Postcode districts covering Ashley
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Newport 18.3 miles29.5 km
- Bath 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Weston-super-Mare 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Kingswood and Fishponds 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Stroud 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Cwmbran Central 22.9 miles36.8 km
- Cwmbrân 23 miles37 km
- Trowbridge 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Chipping Sodbury 9.5 miles15.4 km
- Chippenham 19.9 miles32 km
- Pontypool 25 miles40.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Cotham Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Bishopston and Ashley Down Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Lawrence Hill Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Redland Ward 1 mile1.7 km
- Easton Ward 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Central Ward 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Bristol Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Clifton Down Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Lockleaze Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- St. George West Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Eastville Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Clifton Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
Example postcodes in Ashley
BS2 8PH, BS6 5LQ, BS2 9PG, BS6 5RA, BS1 3LE, BS2 8RZ, BS6 5QA, BS6 5LB, BS2 9QS … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Cardiff Airport 33.2 miles53.4 km
- Montpelier Railway Station 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Stapleton Road Railway Station 0.7 miles1.1 km
Hotels in Ashley Ad
Schools in Ashley
- Cabot Primary School Primary
- E-Act Fairlawn Primary School Primary
- Sefton Park Infant School Primary
- Sefton Park Junior School Primary
- St Werburgh's Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Cabot Circus Shopping centre 0.7 miles1.1 km
- University of Bristol University 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Memorial Stadium Stadium 1.3 miles2.1 km
- SS Great Britain Museum 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Bristol Harbour Harbour 2 miles3.2 km
- College Road Allotments Gardens 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Ashton Gate Stadium 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Oldbury Court Estate Estate 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Bath Racecourse Recreation 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Dyrham Park Historic site 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Twerton Park Stadium 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Clevedon Court Estate 10.9 miles17.6 km