| Bishopston and Ashley Down | |
| Year: | 2016 |
| Population: | 13,304[1] |
| Electorate: | 8,954[2] |
| Region: | England |
| County: | Bristol |
| Westminster1: | Bristol North West |
| Councillor1: | Emma Edwards |
| Councillor2: | James Crawford |
| Party1: | Green |
| Party2: | Green |
Bishopston and Ashley Down is one of the thirty-four electoral wards in the city of Bristol in the Southwest of England, United Kingdom. It is represented by two councillors on Bristol City Council, which are Emma Edwards and James Crawford, both members of the Green Party.[3]
Bishopston and Ashley Down ward was created in May 2016 following a boundary review. It incorporates much of the area of the former Bishopston ward.
The ward covers all of Ashley Down as well as parts of Bishopston and Horfield. Notable places in the ward include Gloucester Road, Bristol County Ground, HMP Bristol, City of Bristol College (Ashley Down Centre) and Memorial Stadium.[4]
Bishopston and Ashley Down has a greater than average number of young people living in the ward., over 18% of the population is aged 16–24, compared to the Bristol average of 16%. Nearly 30% of the population is aged 25–39, higher than the Bristol average of 27%.[5]
For elections to the Parliament of the United Kingdom, Bishopston and Ashley Down is part of the Bristol North West constituency.[6] Before the 2024 boundary changes, it was in Bristol West constituency.[7]
See main article: Bristol City Council elections.
A by-election was held on 24 August 2024 following the resignation of Cllr Lily Fitzgibbon.[8]