Kingswood and Fishponds

Built-up area in South Gloucestershire, England

Coordinates:51.467, -2.506
OS grid ref:ST 64 74
Population:64,793
Dialling code: 0117 (Bristol)
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Kingswood sits on the eastern edge of Bristol within the unitary authority of South Gloucestershire in England. Historically a coal‑mining and industrial area that expanded rapidly in the 18th and 19th centuries, it’s notable for its links to John Wesley and the Methodist movement; today it is largely residential with Victorian terraces, local high streets, pockets of regeneration and light industry, and decent road links into the city and the M4 corridor.

Fishponds lies just north‑east of central Bristol (historically part of Gloucestershire) and takes its name from the ponds and marl pits that used to dot the landscape; it grew as a Victorian suburb around factories and the rail network. Now it’s a busy, family‑oriented part of east Bristol with independent shops, cafes and pubs, good green spaces and an active community scene, reflecting a blend of long‑standing local industry and a growing creative and commuter population.

Postcode districts covering Kingswood and Fishponds

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Example postcodes in Kingswood and Fishponds

BS16 6RF, BS30 9PY, BS16 2FE, BS16 3BS, BS15 1AZ, BS16 5UA, BS16 1EU, BS16 7QB, BS30 9AQ … See all

Transport links

  • Bristol Airport 10.9 miles17.5 km
  • Cardiff Airport 36.4 miles58.6 km
  • Oldland Common Railway Station 2.3 miles3.7 km
  • Lawrence Hill Railway Station 2.6 miles4.2 km

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Schools in Kingswood and Fishponds

  • Barley Close Community Primary School Primary
  • Barrs Court Primary School Primary
  • Beacon Rise Primary School Primary
  • Begbrook Primary Academy Primary
  • Blackhorse Primary School Primary
  • Briarwood School Special
  • Bristol Brunel Academy Secondary
  • Bristol Metropolitan Academy Secondary
  • Bromley Heath Infant School Primary
  • Bromley Heath Junior School Primary
  • Cadbury Heath Primary School Primary
  • Cherry Garden Primary School Primary
  • Chester Park Infant School Primary
  • Christ Church Hanham C of E Primary School Primary
  • Christ Church, C of E Infant School, Downend Primary
  • Christ Church, C of E Junior School, Downend Primary
  • Courtney Primary School Primary
  • Digitech Studio School Secondary
  • Downend School Secondary
  • … See all

Local points of interest

  • College Road Allotments Gardens 1.8 miles2.8 km
  • Oldbury Court Estate Estate 1.8 miles2.9 km
  • Cabot Circus Shopping centre 3.5 miles5.6 km
  • Memorial Stadium Stadium 3.6 miles5.8 km
  • University of Bristol University 4.2 miles6.8 km
  • SS Great Britain Museum 4.6 miles7.4 km
  • Bristol Harbour Harbour 4.9 miles7.9 km
  • Ashton Gate Stadium 5.3 miles8.5 km
  • Bath Racecourse Recreation 5.3 miles8.6 km
  • Dyrham Park Historic site 5.9 miles9.4 km
  • Twerton Park Stadium 7.7 miles12.5 km
  • Fashion Museum Museum 8.3 miles13.4 km