Area Guide to Southville
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Our area guide to Southville provides you with brief overview of the neighbourhood from its properties, public parks, local schools, council tax, public transport links through to shopping and going out.
Southville Property and Architecture
Southville is situated immediately southwest of Bristol city centre and can be accessed via the A370 and A38, two primary arterial routes leading out of the city. The property stock almost entirely comprises of period terraced accommodation which was constructed within the Victorian era, which range in style from small walk in terraces to larger more imposing terraces, a number of which have been converted to offer flatted accommodation.
Southville Shopping and Entertainment
North Street Southville offers the central shopping area for this inner city suburb, here you will find the expected day to day requirements such as a range of cafes, high street banks, butchers, bakers, a number of take out food outlets and a Tescos express. Southville also provides a local Aldi food store and a large Sainsbury's store may be found to the south on Winterstoke Road.
The Tobacco Factory offers a central entertainment venue for the community and houses a theatre, café / bar and weekly market. Whilst the refurbished Hen & Chicken bar provides an extensive menu and is home to the comedy box which provides a great on-going line up of UK comedy.
Southville Leisure and Parks
There are two local parks Dame Emily Park which is described as a peaceful, shady retreat in the middle of busy Bristol and Greville Smyth Park which is home to many events throughout the year and offers such facilities as a children's play area, tennis courts, bowls and much more.
Just to the west of Southville may be found the Ashton Gate Estate which comprises 850 acres of woodland and meadows, deer parks, miniature railway and cycling.
Local Train Stations
Bedminster
Southville Local Authorities
Southville falls within the City of Bristol Council boundary which is responsible for delivery services throughout the area.
Council Responsibilities
Local councils are responsible for all council services and duties which include social services, housing, education planning, refuge collection and much more, for more specific enquiries please visit the council website detailed below and contact the relevant departments.
Council Tax Rates
Annual Council Tax rates are calculated by the local council and the amount that you pay is determined by which valuation banding your property falls within.
Council Tax Rates for the City of Bristol
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B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
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| £1,044.90 | £1,219.06 | £1,393.21 | £1,567.36 | £1,915.66 | £2,263.97 | £2,612.26 | £3,134.72 |
Not everyone pays the same level of council tax and there are a range of ways in which you may qualify for a reduction in the annual charge for more information with regards to possible discounts please visit the Directgov website.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/HomeAndCommunity/YourlocalcouncilandCouncilTax/CouncilTax/DG_10037422
Schools in and around Southville
Schools in Southville fall under the City of Bristol Local Education Authority. Please find below a link to primary and secondary education facilities within Southville and the surrounding area, together with the full schools details latest academic results and a year on years comparison.
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