BS8 is a postcode district in Bristol, City of, South West, covering 828 active and 390 retired postcodes.
The largest share of BS8 (32%) is characterised by a popular area with both students and graduate professionals — sociable and active, alongside a diverse, well-paid professional area — lawyers, consultants, city workers (14%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes BS8 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in BS8 are around £521k, down 9.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BS8 at 267 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 37, BS8 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BS8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
BS8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BS8 postcode area.
27,360
37
£ 51,783 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BS8 spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £521k. Property prices are trending down 9.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton
Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Hotwells Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Spar
- Tesco Express
- Boots UK Ltd
- 22 Clifton
- Better Food
- + 38 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- 9pb
- Avon Gorge Hotel
- Berkeley Square Hotel
- Number 38
- SOMERSET HOUSE CLIFTON
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
57 nearby- Hyde and Co
- Alma Tavern and Theatre
- Be At One
- Brass Pig
- Bristol Bridge Club
- + 52 more
Restaurant, Cafe
153 nearby- Crosstown Dough
- Your Kitchen
- Nutmeg
- Ice Cream @ Jo's Tea
- Spicer + Cole
- + 148 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Co-op
- Langyu Bristol
- Marks & Spencer
- Sainsbury's
- Sainsbury's Central
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Can't Dance Ltd
- Ceres Pizza
- Chapter and Holmes
- Aromas Takeaway
- Boulangerie
- + 18 more
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Area Profile: BS8 · Data under Open Government Licence