BS8 4PQ postcode in Bristol, City of Bristol
BS8 4PQ is a postcode in Bristol, in the Hotwells and Harbourside ward of City of Bristol. It is in the Bristol Central parliamentary constituency and the Avon and Somerset police force area, and has been in use since June 1999.
Where BS8 4PQ is, and what is near it
- BS8 4PQ
- Other postcodes in BS8 4: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 8 bus stops
- 7 EV charging points
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.4493, longitude -2.6164)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after BS8 4PQ?
- City of BristolCouncil, for all local services City of Bristol: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around BS8 4PQ Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- Avon and SomersetPolice force area
- Bristol CentralParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Carla Denyer (Green Party), as Parliament lists them. Contact Carla Denyer
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at BS8 4PQ?
Every home and business at BS8 4PQ can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
City of Bristol: 94%
City of Bristol: 97%
The line marks the figure across City of Bristol.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at BS8 4PQ?
BinDayBuddy has not read Bristol City Council's days for BS8 4PQ today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.
Check the bin days for BS8 4PQ on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is BS8 4PQ at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
Low riskThe Environment Agency counts 9 homes and businesses at BS8 4PQ. 9 are in an area at low risk of flooding from rivers or the sea.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across City of Bristol
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for BS8 4PQ: 21,426 properties in City of Bristol are at high risk (8.9% of all its properties). All the figures for City of Bristol
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of BS8 4PQ is in 2 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 09:11 on 22 October 2026.
- Bristol Floating Harbour and the River Avon at Bristol, other properties set back from the riverFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Bristol Floating Harbour and the River Avon at Bristol, other properties set back from the river
- Lower Bristol Avon areaFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Lower Bristol Avon area
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 09:11 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near BS8 4PQ?
Homes in BS8 4 sold for a typical £469,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 116 sales, up 4.2% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached 2 sales, too few to price
- Semi-detached 2 sales, too few to price
- Terraced £710,000 31 sales
- Flat or maisonette £395,000 81 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole BS8 district: a typical £438,250 from 324 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in BS8 4PQ
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in BS8 4PQ from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near BS8 4PQ?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 960 homes in the neighbourhood around BS8 4PQ. The largest share of them, 31%, are in council tax band D. More were built from 1900 to 1918 than in any other period (24%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in City of Bristol for 2026‑27: £2,714. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,809 (band A) to £4,523 (band G); band D, the most common, is £2,714.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 60 (6%) | £1,809 |
| Band B | about 90 (9%) | £2,111 |
| Band C | about 190 (20%) | £2,412 |
| Band D | about 300 (31%) | £2,714 |
| Band E | about 180 (19%) | £3,317 |
| Band F | about 120 (13%) | £3,920 |
| Band G | about 20 (2%) | £4,523 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £5,427 |
When the homes were built
- 23% Before 1900
- 24% 1900 to 1918
- 1% 1919 to 1939
- Withheld 1945 to 1964
- 14% 1965 to 1982
- 16% 1983 to 1999
- 16% 2000 to 2009
- 4% 2010 to 2019
- 1% 2020 or later
Averages for City of Bristol before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of BS8 4PQ is in (ONS area E01014550), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near BS8 4PQ?
The nearest open schools to BS8 4PQ, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to BS8 4PQ?
The nearest railway station to the centre of BS8 4PQ is Clifton Down Rail Station, 1.7 km away in a straight line.
- Clifton Down Rail Station Railway station 1.7 kmCycle
- Bedminster Rail Station Railway station 1.9 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
8 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Merchants Road, 123 m away.
More stations near BS8 4PQ, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near BS8 4PQ?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of BS8 4PQ, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Bridge View Medical Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report November 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 0117 966 9724 1.2 kmCycle
- Bedminster Family Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 0117 966 3149 1.6 kmCycle
- Pembroke Road Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 0117 973 3790 1.7 kmCycle
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near BS8 4PQ?
The nearest charging points to the centre of BS8 4PQ, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Rolec Charging point · 2 chargers 400 mWalk
- InstaVolt Charging point · 2 chargers 450 mWalk
- Bristol Marina Charging point · 2 chargers · CCS · up to 7.2 kW 450 mWalk
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near BS8 4PQ?
The nearest to the centre of BS8 4PQ, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- The Natural Smile Dental Practice Phone 0117 929 2165 200 mWalk
- Bupa Dental Care Clifton Phone 0117 946 7990 650 mWalk
- The Dental Surgery - Clifton Phone 0117 973 7444 750 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to BS8 4PQ?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Nuffield Health Bristol Hospital - The Chesterfield Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report September 2026 500 mWalk
- UHBW Bristol Campus Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report August 2025 · Phone 0117 923 0000 1.8 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near BS8 4PQ?
The nearest care homes to the centre of BS8 4PQ, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- 63 Coronation Road Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report June 2026 · Phone 0117 907 7217 1.4 kmCycle
- Osborne Court Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report May 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 0117 321 9280 1.7 kmCycle
- Claro Homes Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 0117 963 6409 1.7 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near BS8 4PQ?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of BS8 4PQ, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Regent Pharmacy Clifton Mon to Fri 9am to 5:30pm; Sat 9am to 2pm; Sun closed · Phone 0117 973 5500 500 mWalk
- Clifton Village Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 1:30pm, 2pm to 5:30pm; Sat 9am to 2pm; Sun closed · Phone 0117 973 8087 650 mWalk
- North Street Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat 9am to 5:30pm; Sun closed · Phone 0117 966 1170 950 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near BS8 4PQ?
The nearest vets to the centre of BS8 4PQ on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Rowland Stonemasonry 150 mWalk
- Clifton Veterinary Practice 1.2 kmWalk
- Ashton Veterinary Surgery 1.3 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is BS8 4PQ in a conservation area?
The centre of BS8 4PQ is in 2 areas with planning rules of their own, as planning.data.gov.uk holds them:
Work on a home here, and on its trees, may need permission that it would not need elsewhere. The council's planning team has the rules for one address. Not every council has sent all its data.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near BS8 4PQ?
Police.uk records 873 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of BS8 4PQ in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: public order 43, burglary 35, bicycle theft 29, drugs 22, robbery 21, theft from the person 17, other crime 8, possession of weapons 6.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for BS8 4PQ
- Ward
- Hotwells and Harbourside
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- South West
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Bristol
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- June 1999
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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