Bedminster Down, Bristol

Approximate Distance to City Centre: 4 miles
Postal District: BS13
Nearby Districts: Bedminster, Ashton and Bishopsworth

Bedminster Down is in the South West of Bristol bordering Bedminster, Ashton and Bishopsworth. This mainly residential area was built in the 1930s and has excellent views across the Avon Gorge, Ashton Court and the Clifton Suspension Bridge.

The main school for the area is Bedminster Down School located on Donald Road.

Bedminster Down is home to major employers such as Bristol Water and Computershare, both housed in substanially sized buildings.
In 1928 the parish of Bedminster Down was created from the north of Bishopsworth in response to the development of the area. The parishes of Hartcliffe and Withywood were separated off more recently.

Bishopsworth has an estimated population of 11,444 people (2001 Census). Its municipal services are run by Bristol City Council whilst its local health services are managed by the Bristol South and West Primary Care Trust.

Local facilities include shops and pubs, a public library and swimming pool.

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