Area Report
Last updated 24 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Bristol, City of: a school rated Good 0.2 miles away and roughly 6 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around BS5 8LL.
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?
8Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 38 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 57 schools in total
- IMD education decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 4 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) — 0.2 mi
Is it safe?
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- IMD crime decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- live count unavailable
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Can I see a GP?
12GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 11 GP, 1 hospital, 6 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: AIR BALLOON SURGERY — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 17 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 6 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
18green spaces
- IMD environment decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 41.2 ha total
- largest park 13.7 ha (0.38 mi away)
Nearest: Stibbs Hill Association Allotments — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
51shops & libraries
- 44 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Spar, Sainsburys, Tesco, The Southern Co-operative…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.8 mi
Nearest: Spar Kingsway — 0.2 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 BS5 8LL.
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 BS5.
Average sold price by property type across the BS5 district, 2021–2026.
About BS5 8LL
BS5 8LL scores 74/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Spar Kingsway 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, BS5 8LL is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 13,932 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 5/10).
There are 57 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 37 rated Good. The nearest school is Air Balloon Hill Primary School (Ofsted: Good), 0.2 mi away.
Healthcare access is good, with 11 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 6 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is AIR BALLOON SURGERY, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is COSSHAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, 1.0 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
