Stoke Bishop sits on the north‑west edge of Bristol, a largely residential suburb known for its tree‑lined streets, generous gardens and a semi‑rural feel. It neighbours Westbury-on-Trym and Sea Mills and offers easy access to large green spaces such as Blaise Castle Estate and Durdham Downs, so outdoor recreation is a strong local draw.
The area is notable for historic attractions like Blaise Castle House Museum and the picturesque Blaise Hamlet, and the housing stock is largely 20th‑century suburban with pockets of older buildings. Economically it’s mainly residential with local shops and pubs serving a population of commuters and professionals; socially it retains a village‑like community atmosphere with active local groups and good schools.
Postcode districts covering Stoke Bishop
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 1.9 miles
- Cardiff 23.5 miles
- Newport 15.9 miles
- Bath 13.5 miles
- Weston-super-Mare 16.1 miles
- Kingswood and Fishponds 5.6 miles
- Cwmbran Central 20.5 miles
- Cwmbrân 20.6 miles
- Trowbridge 21.5 miles
- Chipping Sodbury 11.3 miles
- Chippenham 22.2 miles
- Pontypool 22.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze Ward 1.2 miles
- Clifton Down Ward 1.4 miles
- Redland Ward 1.4 miles
- Pill Ward 1.6 miles
- Clifton Ward 1.7 miles
- Abbots Leigh Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Cotham Ward 1.7 miles
- Leigh Woods Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Bristol Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Bishopston and Ashley Down Ward 2.1 miles
- Southmead Ward 2.1 miles
- Henbury and Brentry Ward 2.2 miles
Example postcodes in Stoke Bishop
BS9 1JR, BS9 2DT, BS9 1PP, BS9 2EP, BS9 2BD, BS9 1ST, BS9 1JQ, BS9 1DL, BS9 2HW … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 7.6 miles
- Cardiff Airport 31 miles
- Sea Mills Railway Station 0.6 miles
- Clifton Down 1.5 miles
Hotels near Stoke Bishop Ad
- Number 38 Clifton 1 mile
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Bristol 4 2.3 miles
- Leonardo Hotel Bristol City 4 2.8 miles
- Artist Residence Bristol 2.5 miles
- Moxy Bristol 4 2.6 miles
- Clayton Hotel Bristol City 4 2.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Bristol City Centre 4 2.4 miles
- The Bristol Hotel 4 2.6 miles
- Avon Gorge by Hotel Du Vin 4 1.8 miles
- Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel 4 2.4 miles
Schools in Stoke Bishop
- Sea Mills Primary School and Nursery Primary
- Stoke Bishop C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- University of Bristol University 2 miles
- Bristol Harbour Harbour 2.3 miles
- Memorial Stadium Stadium 2.3 miles
- SS Great Britain Museum 2.4 miles
- Cabot Circus Shopping centre 2.6 miles
- Ashton Gate Stadium 2.8 miles
- College Road Allotments Gardens 4.4 miles
- Oldbury Court Estate Estate 4.6 miles
- Clevedon Court Estate 8.9 miles
- Bath Racecourse Recreation 10.6 miles
- Dyrham Park Historic site 11.4 miles
- Twerton Park Stadium 12.5 miles