BS39 Postcode District
BS39 is the Postcode District for Paulton, Bristol Somerset
The BS39 postcode district is located in the BS Bristol postal area, BS39 has a population of 17,349 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 28.26 square miles (73.19 square kilometres or 18,086.03 acres).
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District overview
In the BS39 postcode district, the primary settlement with the highest count is Pensford, located in the county of Somerset in England. Other significant settlements in the district include Compton Dando, Stanton Drew, and Chelwood, all also located in Somerset. The main post town in the district is Bristol.
There are 4 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector BS39 4, covers Pensford and Stanton Drew and Compton Dando in Somerset.
The sector BS39 5, covers Clutton and Bishop Sutton and Temple Cloud in Somerset.
The sector BS39 6, covers High Littleton and Farrington Gurney and Hallatrow in Somerset.
The sector BS39 7, covers Paulton in Somerset.
The post town for this district is BRISTOL.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Bath and North East Somerset area with a total of 626 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Midsomer Norton | 4.68 | SE |
| Radstock | 5.39 | SE |
| Keynsham | 5.56 | NNE |
| Bristol | 8.12 | NNW |
| Bath | 8.53 | ENE |
| Wells | 10.18 | SSW |
| Shepton Mallet | 10.46 | S |
| Nailsea | 11.22 | NW |
| Filton | 11.79 | N |
| Frome | 12.30 | SE |
| Axbridge | 12.39 | WSW |
| Bradford-on-Avon | 12.68 | E |
| Bradley Stoke | 13.37 | N |
| Portishead | 13.88 | NW |
| Trowbridge | 14.65 | E |
| Yate | 14.82 | NNE |
| Clevedon | 14.83 | WNW |
| Chipping Sodbury | 15.11 | NNE |
| Glastonbury | 15.35 | SSW |
| Bruton | 16.29 | SSE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 641
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paulton | BRISTOL | BS39 7 | 170 |
| Pensford | BRISTOL | BS39 4 | 78 |
| Clutton | BRISTOL | BS39 5 | 73 |
| High Littleton | BRISTOL | BS39 6 | 57 |
| Bishop Sutton | BRISTOL | BS39 5 | 53 |
| Temple Cloud | BRISTOL | BS39 5 | 46 |
| Farrington Gurney | BRISTOL | BS39 6 | 33 |
| Stanton Drew | BRISTOL | BS39 4 | 29 |
| Hallatrow | BRISTOL | BS39 6 | 19 |
| Hinton Blewett | BRISTOL | BS39 5 | 14 |
| Compton Dando | BRISTOL | BS39 4 | 14 |
| Stanton Drew | BRISTOL | BS39 4 | 9 |
| Chelwood | BRISTOL | BS39 4 | 8 |
| Pensford | BRISTOL | BS39 4 | 6 |
| Compton Dando | BRISTOL | BS39 4 | 3 |
| Clutton | BRISTOL | BS39 5 | 3 |
| BRISTOL | BRISTOL | BS39 5 | 3 |
| Stowey | BRISTOL | BS39 5 | 2 |
| Stanton Drew | BRISTOL | BS39 4 | 2 |
| Hallatrow | BRISTOL | BS39 6 | 2 |
| Farrington Gurney | BRISTOL | BS39 6 | 2 |
| Farrington Gurney | BRISTOL | BS39 6 | 2 |
| Pensford | BRISTOL | BS39 4 | 2 |
| Temple Cloud | BRISTOL | BS39 5 | 2 |
| Clutton | BRISTOL | BS39 5 | 1 |
| Paulton | BRISTOL | BS39 7 | 1 |
| Paulton | BRISTOL | BS39 7 | 1 |
| Bishop Sutton | BRISTOL | BS39 5 | 1 |
| Clutton | BRISTOL | BS39 5 | 1 |
| Clutton | BRISTOL | BS39 5 | 1 |
| Temple Cloud | BRISTOL | BS39 5 | 1 |
| Hinton Blewett | BRISTOL | BS39 5 | 1 |
| Stanton Drew | BRISTOL | BS39 4 | 1 |
Street list for BS39
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| OLD MILLS A362 | 49 |
| THE DRIVE | 48 |
| UPPER BRISTOL ROAD A37 | 40 |
| CERUTTI CLOSE | 40 |
| MAIN ROAD A37 | 33 |
| EASTOVER ROAD | 33 |
| OLD MILLS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | 31 |
| BRANDOWN CLOSE | 30 |
| SOUTHOVER ROAD | 29 |
| GREVILLE ROAD | 29 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 786 |
| Public order | 154 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 131 |
| Vehicle crime | 127 |
| Other theft | 121 |
| Burglary | 105 |
| Shoplifting | 64 |
| Other crime | 49 |
| Drugs | 18 |
| Robbery | 7 |
| Possession of weapons | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAIN STREET | BRISTOL | FARRINGTON GURNEY | 7 | BS39 6UB | View map |
| HIGH STREET | BRISTOL | PAULTON | 6 | BS39 7QF | View map |
Schools in the district
Pensford Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Pensford Hill , Pensford , Bristol
Postcode: BS39 4AA
Headteacher: Mr Warrick Barton (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Pensford Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Pensford Hill , Pensford , Bristol
Postcode: BS39 4AA
Headteacher: Mr Warrick Barton (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Stanton Drew Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Upper Stanton , Stanton Drew , Bristol
Postcode: BS39 4EQ
Headteacher: Mr Dieter Cook (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Cameley CofE VC Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Meadway , Temple Cloud , Bristol
Postcode: BS39 5BD
Headteacher: Miss Hannah Maggs (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Cameley CEVC Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Meadway , Temple Cloud , Bristol
Postcode: BS39 5BD
Headteacher: Miss Hannah Maggs (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Clutton Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Station Road , Clutton , Bristol
Postcode: BS39 5RA
Headteacher: Mr Dan Turull (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Bishop Sutton Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Wick Road , Bishop Sutton , Bristol
Postcode: BS39 5XD
Headteacher: Mr D Cook (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
High Littleton CofE VC Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Church Hill , High Littleton , Bristol
Postcode: BS39 6HF
Headteacher: Mr Gareth Griffith (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Church Lane , Farrington Gurney , Bristol
Postcode: BS39 6TY
Headteacher: Mr Daniel Turull (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Church Lane , Farrington Gurney , Bristol
Postcode: BS39 6TY
Headteacher: Mr Dan Turull (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Paulton Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Plumptre Close , Paulton , Bristol
Postcode: BS39 7QY
Headteacher: Mrs Julie Hogan (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Paulton Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Plumptre Close , Paulton
Postcode: BS39 7QY
Headteacher: Mrs Sally Rawlings (Acting Head) (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Paulton Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Plumptre Close , Paulton , Bristol
Postcode: BS39 7QY
Headteacher: Ms Emily Omell (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colosseum Dental (halton House) | HALTON HOUSE, HALLATROW ROAD, PAULTON, BRISTOL, AVON, BS39 7LH | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elm Hayes Surgery | CLANDOWN ROAD, PAULTON, BRISTOL, AVON, BS39 7SF | GP PRACTICE | Call 01761 413155 |
| 2 | Dr Gollin & Partners | CAMELEY SURGERY, WELLS ROAD, TEMPLE CLOUD, BRISTOL, AVON, BS39 5BW | BRANCH SURGERY | Call 01761 452205 |
| 3 | Elm Hayes Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2 | CLANDOWN ROAD, PAULTON, BRISTOL, BS39 7SF | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paulton Pharmacy | ELM HAYES HEALTH CENTRE, CLANDOWN ROAD, PAULTON, BRISTOL, BS39 7SF | PHARMACY | Call 01761 412146 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brock And Houlford - Bishop Sutton | WESTWAY FARM, WICK ROAD, BISHOP SUTTON, BRISTOL, BS39 5XP | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £506,155 | 82 | £560,150 | 75 | £567,094 | 53 | £550,946 | 85 |
| Semi-detached | £353,852 | 66 | £316,589 | 72 | £342,878 | 45 | £318,320 | 83 |
| Terraced | £289,345 | 56 | £287,720 | 52 | £301,295 | 33 | £297,516 | 48 |
| Flats | £207,850 | 15 | £196,559 | 34 | £180,662 | 28 | £248,284 | 19 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M32 J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 21.79
Average Driving Distance: 11.78
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 624
M32 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 23.19
Average Driving Distance: 12.63
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 624
M32 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 26.06
Average Driving Distance: 15.34
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 608
M5 J18
Average Driving Time from within the district: 26.28
Average Driving Distance: 16.75
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 92
M4 J19
Average Driving Time from within the district: 26.67
Average Driving Distance: 16.38
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 520
M5 J18A
Average Driving Time from within the district: 26.86
Average Driving Distance: 18.09
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 9
M5 J19
Average Driving Time from within the district: 28.19
Average Driving Distance: 17.19
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 542
M5 J21
Average Driving Time from within the district: 29.76
Average Driving Distance: 17.68
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 12
M4 J18
Average Driving Time from within the district: 30.83
Average Driving Distance: 18.49
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 81
M5 J20
Average Driving Time from within the district: 32.38
Average Driving Distance: 19.94
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 8
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| BS39 4 | Pensford Scale Payment Delivery Office |
| BS39 5 | Clutton Scale Payment Delivery Office |
| BS39 6 | Hallatrow Scale Payment Delivery Office |
| BS39 7 | Paulton Scale Payment Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| B | S | 3 | 9 | - | X | X | X |
| B | S | 3 | 9 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the BS39 postal code is Paulton followed by Pensford, and Clutton.
The BS39 Postcode shares a border with BA2 (BATH, Peasedown St. John, Timsbury), BS14 (BRISTOL, Whitchurch), BS31 (Keynsham, Saltford), BA3 (Midsomer Norton, Westfield, RADSTOCK) and BS40 (Wrington, Langford, Winford).
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