Ponting Close Fishponds, Bristol, City of
14 addresses across 2 postcodes (BS5), about 30 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 4524850.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 9, D: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 B; Band D in Bristol, City of costs £2,714 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 60% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Stapleton Road, about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Plummers Hill Open Space, is about 560 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 76 to 79 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 14 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Fireclay Health, about 780 m (0.5 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 450 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 33% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 251 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 43 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (4); Bungalow, end-terrace (3); Bungalow, mid-terrace (3). Built: 1950-1966 (9); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (8); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (56% of about 1,170 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): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- 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 Adjacent To) 12 Duncombe Road Bristol BS15 1EL, permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- Land Adjacent To 12 Duncombe Road Bristol, permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- Strachan And Henshaw Building Foundry Lane Bristol BS5 7UZ: up to 71 homes, permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- 414 Speedwell Road Bristol BS15 1ES: up to 13 homes, permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
- Car Sales site at 62-74 Bell Hill Road, St George: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- 101 Clouds Hill Road Bristol BS5 7LG: up to 7 homes, permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- Land rear of 308 - 312 Lodge Causeway Bristol BS16 3RD: up to 5 homes, permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
- 98-100 Clouds Hill Road Bristol BS5 7LF, permissioned (770 m (0.5 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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 6 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: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS5 7TS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| BS5 7TR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 14 addresses are between 76 m and 79 m above sea level (77 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS5 7TR | 100% | 60% | 60% | 0% |
| BS5 7TS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Stapleton Road 305,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Lawrence Hill 340,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Ashley Down 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Harewood Road Speedwell | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Bristol | 4.3 km (2.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Netham Lock Ferry Terminal | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Beechwood Road Car Park | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 120 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 15.9 km (9.9 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fireclay Health | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lodge Causeway Dental Centre | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Bft Southmead Cossham Hospital | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Fishponds Police Station - Avon And Somerset Police | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Southern Co-Operative Bristol Two Mile Hill Road, Kingswood Cashzone | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Plummers Hill Open Space 1.9 ha | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 670 m² | 150 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,090 m² | 90 m |
| Allotments | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Speedwell Allotments 6,820 m² | 160 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Oldbury Court, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Oldbury Court | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Stoke Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 3 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Coombe Brook Valley | Wood | 430 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Troopers Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Magpie Bottom | Valley | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-east |
| St Anne's Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Cockshot Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Duchess Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 13 | 14 |
1 of the street's 14 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speedwell Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 130 m | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Bristol Brunel Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 290 m | No published inspection |
| Chester Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Chester Park Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Summerhill Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Summerhill Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Air Balloon Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Two Mile Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Minerva Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fishponds CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Report card (May 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; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chartwells BS5 7SY | School/college/university | 90 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2025 |
| The Snack Van BS5 7TJ | Mobile caterer | 180 m | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2026 |
| St Joseph's pre-school BS5 7TZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Booker Cash & Carry Limited BS5 7TJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 270 m | Exempt | |
| Aspens Services Ltd BS15 1NU | School/college/university | 270 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Stepping Stones Day Nursery BS5 7UB | Other catering premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Mama Bear's Day Nursey Ltd BS5 7RW | School/college/university | 350 m | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2025 |
| St Georges Valley Cricket Club BS5 7RP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 m | Exempt | |
| Spud Mobile BS5 7FG | Mobile caterer | 380 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Duncombe Road Stores (News Shop) BS15 1EL | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Hudds Hill Corner Store BS5 7QQ | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 74 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 68 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 |
| Other theft | 17 |
| Vehicle crime | 15 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Drugs | 9 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Green Croft (80); On or near Parade Court (55); On or near Speedwell Road (40); On or near Poplar Road (27); On or near Whitefield Road (17).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 33% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 54% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 42% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 14% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 41% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 13% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 82% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 37% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 86% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Speedwell Road · Whitefield Mews · Whitefield Avenue · Starveall Close · Harewood Road · Speedwell Road · Green Croft · Whitefield Road · Poplar Road · Parade Court · Dean's Drive · Meadow Vale
All the streets in BS5 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.