Area guide

Fishponds

Local office

11a Badminton Road, Downend, BS16 6BD

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Fishponds is in the north east of Bristol, about three miles from the city centre. A residential area with a busy high street. Bordered by five suburbs: Downend, Staple Hill, St George, Eastville and Stapleton.

Key data - Fishponds

Green public space

Homes within 200m of public transport

Schools rated outstanding by Ofsted

Source: Dataloft, Dept. of Education, Dept of Transport, Census 2021

Downend Road runs straight through Fishponds. It's a direct link to the M32 in one direction and the Bristol Ring Road in the other. There's plenty of bus services. Cyclists can use the Bristol to Bath Railway Path, which runs almost parallel to the main road.

Some grand Victorian VillasWith a variety of homes for all.

Local homes

Most of the area was developed during the Victorian era, so most properties are typical Victorian terraces with some detached and semi-detached houses. There are some newer builds too.

A choice of parksIndependent shops and cafes and excellent green space.

Local places

The high street has some supermarkets, as well as greengrocers and other independent shops and services. You can find pretty much everything you’ll need here. Oldbury Court has an excellent children's play area and nearby Eastville Park has a large boating lake with central wildlife reserves.

Green space: Oldbury Court Estate, Fishponds Park, Eastville Park

Eating and drinking: Porto Lounge, Cafe Grounded, The All In pub, The Crafty Egg, Everyday Thai

Schools: Chester Park Primary School, Fishponds Church of England Academy, Steiner Academy Bristol, Bristol Metropolitan Academy, Bristol Brunel Academy