Bishopston and Ashley Down sit just north of Bristol city centre and are best known for their long terraces of Victorian and Edwardian housing, a lively local high street and easy cycling and bus connections into town. Gloucester Road in particular has a reputation for independent shops, cafés and pubs, giving the area a village-like feel despite its close-in location; the population is a mix of families, students and young professionals and the neighbourhood has a noticeably community-minded vibe.
Locally notable landmarks include The County Ground, home to Gloucestershire County Cricket Club, and the site of the former Bristol Zoo Gardens, which is being repurposed and has prompted lively local debate about housing and green space. The ward’s economy is driven by small businesses and hospitality, while ongoing redevelopment and rising house prices reflect the broader pressures and popularity of central-north Bristol.
Postcode districts covering Bishopston and Ashley Down
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Newport 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Bath 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Weston-super-Mare 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Kingswood and Fishponds 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Stroud 23.8 miles38.3 km
- Cwmbran Central 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Cwmbrân 22.3 miles35.9 km
- Trowbridge 19.8 miles31.8 km
- Chipping Sodbury 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Chippenham 20.2 miles32.4 km
- Pontypool 24.2 miles39 km
Neighbouring places
- Redland Ward 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Lockleaze Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Ashley Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Horfield Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Cotham Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Southmead Ward 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Clifton Down Ward 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Bristol Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Easton Ward 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Central Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Eastville Ward 1.9 miles3 km
Example postcodes in Bishopston and Ashley Down
BS7 8PQ, BS7 9DQ, BS7 8QH, BS7 9AG, BS7 9ET, BS7 9DH, BS7 9JN, BS7 9HA, BS7 8SE … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Cardiff Airport 33.1 miles53.2 km
- Montpelier Railway Station 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Redland Railway Station 1 mile1.6 km
Hotels near Bishopston and Ashley Down Ad
- Number 38 Clifton 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Artist Residence Bristol 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Bristol 4 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Leonardo Hotel Bristol City 4 1.9 miles3 km
- Moxy Bristol 4 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Alison Court 4 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Mollie's Motel & Diner 4 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Clayton Hotel Bristol City 4 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Holiday Inn Bristol City Centre 4 1.5 miles2.4 km
- The Bristol Hotel 4 2.1 miles3.4 km
Schools in Bishopston and Ashley Down
- Ashley Down Primary School Primary
- Brunel Field Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Memorial Stadium Stadium 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Cabot Circus Shopping centre 1.5 miles2.5 km
- University of Bristol University 1.7 miles2.7 km
- SS Great Britain Museum 2.4 miles3.8 km
- College Road Allotments Gardens 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Oldbury Court Estate Estate 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Bristol Harbour Harbour 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Ashton Gate Stadium 3.1 miles5.1 km
- Bath Racecourse Recreation 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Dyrham Park Historic site 9.3 miles15 km
- Twerton Park Stadium 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Clevedon Court Estate 10.9 miles17.5 km