Easton, Bristol facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Easton |
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 Boundaries of the city council ward. |
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| Population | 13,541 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | ST605735 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BRISTOL |
| Postcode district | BS5 |
| Dialling code | 0117 |
| Police | Avon and Somerset |
| Fire | Avon |
| Ambulance | Great Western |
| EU Parliament | South West England |
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Easton is a lively area located in the city of Bristol in the United Kingdom. It's considered an "inner city" area, which means it's close to the main city centre. You can find Easton just east of Bristol city centre and the M32 motorway. It's generally centred around a place called Lawrence Hill.
The exact edges of Easton to the south and east are a bit blurry. It blends into nearby areas like St Philip's Marsh and Eastville. Within Easton, you'll find neighbourhoods like Lawrence Hill and Barton Hill. For official purposes, Easton includes its own electoral ward and part of the Lawrence Hill ward. It's also part of the Bristol West voting area. The Bristol & Bath Railway Path, a popular route for walking and cycling, goes right through Easton.
Discovering Easton: A Bristol Neighbourhood
Easton is a vibrant part of Bristol, a city in the United Kingdom. It's known as an inner-city area, meaning it's close to the heart of Bristol. You can find Easton just to the east of the city centre and near the M32 motorway. The area mainly focuses around Lawrence Hill.
The southern and eastern edges of Easton aren't super clear. They smoothly join up with places like St Philip's Marsh and Eastville. Easton is also home to the Lawrence Hill and Barton Hill neighbourhoods.
For official reasons, Easton includes its own voting district and part of the Lawrence Hill district. It's also part of the Bristol West area for national elections. A cool path called the Bristol & Bath Railway Path runs through this part of Bristol.
Easton's Past: A Look Back in Time
Easton has a long history. In the Middle Ages, it was part of the Royal Forest of Kingswood. This forest belonged to the king! The name Easton likely comes from old Anglo-Saxon words. East Tun meant "East Farm."
The first time Easton was written about was in a map from 1610. This map showed three settlements:
- Upper Easton, near Easton Road.
- Lower Easton, around St Marks Road.
- Baptist Mills, by the River Frome.
Later, Easton became more industrial. People dug for coal, clay, and sand there. In the 1800s, most of Easton was developed with houses. In the late 1960s and 70s, some parts of Easton were changed. New roads like the A4320 Easton Way and the M32 Motorway were built. New housing estates also appeared.
Who Lives in Easton?
The 2011 Census, which counts everyone in the UK, showed some interesting facts about Easton. It has more children under 10 and more adults aged 25-44 than the average for England and Wales. However, it has fewer teenagers (10-15 years old) and fewer people over 45.
Easton is known as one of the areas in the South West of England that needs more support. The Lawrence Hill ward, which is part of Easton, is one of the most in-need areas in Britain. Because of this, Easton has received special help from the European Union and the UK government. This help is given to urban areas that need it most.
St Marks Road in northern Easton is a special shopping street. It's famous for its colourful decorations and unique shop signs. You can find many Moroccan and Indian restaurants there. There are also shops selling organic and ethnic foods. This gives Easton a reputation for being a bit "alternative" and unique.
Banksy's Art in Easton
The famous street artist Banksy is connected to Easton. You can find several of his artworks in the area. Sadly, some have been damaged. The local council accidentally painted over one piece. Another had paint thrown on it. This might have happened because a house with Banksy art on it was sold as a piece of art with a house attached!
Getting Around Easton: Transport Links
Easton has good transport connections. It has two railway stations:
- Lawrence Hill
- Stapleton Road
These stations are served by trains on the Severn Beach Line. You can also catch trains to Gloucester and South Wales from here. The main railway line to South Wales, the Midlands, Scotland, and London also passes through these stations. This line branches off from the Severn Beach line just north of Stapleton Road Station.
The M32 motorway forms the northern border of Easton. The A4032 dual carriageway road also cuts through the area.
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Greenbank Cemetery
