Area Report
Last updated 23 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Bristol, City of: a school rated Good 0.6 miles away, roughly 10 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around BS15 8BY.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
10Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 43 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 57 schools in total
- IMD education decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Air Balloon Hill Primary School (Good) — 0.6 mi
Is it safe?
19crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 19 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 16.7)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
13GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 12 GP, 1 hospital, 9 dentists, pharmacy 0.4 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: MSK COMMUNITY SERVICES — 0.5 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 24 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 10 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
16green spaces
- IMD environment decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 17.3 ha total
- largest park 11.2 ha (0.18 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (200 m²) — 0.0 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
48shops & libraries
- 41 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Lidl, Iceland, The Co-operative Group, The Southern Co-operative…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.8 mi
Nearest: Lidl Kingswood Bristol — 0.3 mi
In Bristol, City of, 79% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (94% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 94% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Bristol, City of, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near BS15 8BY.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in BS15.
Average sold price by property type across the BS15 district, 2021–2026.
About BS15 8BY
BS15 8BY scores 74/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Lidl Kingswood Bristol 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, BS15 8BY is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 13,783 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is moderate (IMD housing decile 6/10).
There are 57 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 42 rated Good. The nearest school is Two Mile Hill Primary School (Ofsted: Requires Improvement), within a short walk.
There were 19 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 12 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 9 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is MSK COMMUNITY SERVICES, 0.5 mi away. The nearest hospital is COSSHAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, 0.5 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.4 mi away.
