Albert Road Bristol
9 addresses across 3 postcodes (BS2), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 4594394.
- Flood: 5 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Bristol, City of costs £2,714 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 90% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bristol Temple Meads, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Sparke Evans Pocket Park, is about 90 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 8 to 12 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Wells Road Surgery, about 870 m (0.5 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 740 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 12% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 37 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb 2023 | LAND TO THE SOUTH SIDE OF BS2 0YA | Other | £2,100,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 1 Nov 2021 | AVON TRUCK & VAN BS2 0YA | Other | £1,000,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 11 Apr 2017 | 126 BS2 0YA | Other | £1,900,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Bristol, City of in 2026-27: Band D £2,714 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,809 | £2,111 | £2,412 | £2,714 | £3,317 | £3,920 | £4,523 | £5,427 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (72% of about 2,900 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Ashley Ward, Cabot Ward, Clifton East Ward, Cotham Ward and Lawrence Hill Ward (1999 ward boundary).
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land To North Paintworks Bristol BS4 3EH: up to 92 homes, permissioned (220 m)
- Paintworks (Phase III) Bath Road Bristol, permissioned (240 m)
- Paintworks (Phase III) Bath Road Bristol, permissioned (240 m)
- Land At Bath Road Brislington Bristol BS4 3EH, permissioned (280 m)
- 345 Bath Road Bristol BS4 3EW: up to 109 homes, permissioned (280 m)
- 379 - 381 Bath Road Brislington Bristol BS4 3EU: up to 6 homes, permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- Former Petrol Filling Station, Bath Road, Arnos Vale / Totterdown: up to 152 homes, pending decision (470 m (0.3 miles))
- Former Petrol Filling Station, Bath Road, Arnos Vale / Totterdown: up to 152 homes, permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 9 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS2 0XQ | zone 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BS2 0SU | zone 3 | 0 / 1 / 5 | unlikely |
| BS2 0YA | zone 3 | 2 / 1 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 8 m and 12 m above sea level (10 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS2 0SU | 90% | 90% | 90% | 0% |
| BS2 0XQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BS2 0YA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bristol Temple Meads 11 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Lawrence Hill 340,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Bedminster 141,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Paintworks Arnos Vale | 310 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Bristol | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Netham Lock Ferry Terminal | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Ducie Road Car Park | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 8 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 12.6 km (7.8 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wells Road Surgery | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Toothworks Dental Practice | 260 m |
| Hospital | Callington Road Hospital | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Avon & Somerset Police | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Southern Co-Operative Bristol Wells Road, Totterdown Cashzone | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sparke Evans Pocket Park 2.5 ha | 90 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Arno's Court Park 7.6 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,690 m² | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Knowle Cricket Club 1.8 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | Perretts Park Allotments 1.8 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 11 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Entrance Lodges and Gates to Arnos Vale Cemetery, a listed building (Grade II*), 380 m south. 51 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 9 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance Lodges and Gates to Arnos Vale Cemetery | Listed building, Grade II* | 380 m south |
| Chhatri containing the tomb of Rammohun Roy | Listed building, Grade II* | 400 m (0.2 miles) south |
| Nonconformist Mortuary Chapel, Arnos Vale Cemetery | Listed building, Grade II* | 460 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Black Castle Public House | Listed building, Grade I | 480 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Arnos Vale Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 500 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Temple Church | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Hermitage in Quaker burial ground near St Mary Redcliffe | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Partial remains of Bristol Castle | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Arno's Vale | Valley | 470 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Bellevue | Hill | 930 m (0.6 miles) west |
| St Anne's Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Birch Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Broom Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) east |
| New Cut | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 0 | 1 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 2 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 6 |
1 of the street's 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 3 from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Bristol, City of: see them on the Bristol, City of page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philips Marsh Nursery School and Barton Hill Childrens Centre/Cashmore Early Years Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | 250 m | No published inspection |
| Hillcrest Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| E-Act Barton Hill Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Requires improvement (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Anne's Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hannah More Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Oasis Academy Temple Quarter | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Wicklea Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (Sep 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Redfield Educate Together Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holymead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E W Jenkins Ltd BS2 0YQ | Distributors/Transporters | 200 m | 4 Good | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Alp Mac BS2 0SZ | Mobile caterer | 210 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2025 |
| O Genki BS2 0SZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Woodys (2) | Mobile caterer | 220 m | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2023 |
| Bertha’s At Home Ltd BS2 0XS | Manufacturers/packers | 220 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Sports Lounge Bristol BS2 0SZ | Other catering premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Unstabled Trading Ltd BS2 0SZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Happy Shot BS2 0SZ | Manufacturers/packers | 230 m | Exempt | |
| Taco Picante Ltd BS2 0SZ | Mobile caterer | 230 m | 5 Very good | 12 Oct 2026 |
| Deli@SandyPark BS2 0SZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| BME Stores BS4 3AQ | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Eatchu BS2 0SZ | Other catering premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Miro Lounge BS4 3EH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Out There Indoors BS4 3AR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2025 |
| St. Phillip’s Marsh Nursery School BS2 0SU | School/college/university | 280 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 27 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Central Road (16); On or near Shopping Area (9); On or near Lightbox Lane (9); On or near Albert Road (2); On or near The Hill (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 12% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 6% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 61% | 17% |
| Private rented | 26% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 8% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 24% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 28% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 89% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 79% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Castle (restaurant/cafe/canteen, BS4 3BD) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 22 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- BS2 0XQ: 5 addresses of 8 in the postcode
- BS2 0SU: 3 addresses of 33 in the postcode
- BS2 0YA: 1 address of 28 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Albert Crescent · Central Road · Albert Road · Meriton Street · Philip Street · Edward Road · Castle Court · Bath Road
All the streets in BS2 and across Bristol, City of.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.