Area Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

BS8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BS8 postcode area.

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Population

27,360

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 51,783 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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4/10
family_restroomFamily
1/10
favoriteHealth
9/10
workEmployment
10/10
diversity_3Diversity
8/10
paymentsAffluence
10/10
directions_transitTransit
9/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
trending_upInvestment
3/10
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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.

home £521,806 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.4%
Asian / British Asian6.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2082
Vehicle crime839
Anti-social behaviour783
Other theft698
Shoplifting663

school Local Schools

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St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton

Outstanding493 pupils
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Christ Church Church of England Primary School

Good326 pupils
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Hotwells Primary School

Good167 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • Spar
  • Tesco Express
  • Boots UK Ltd
  • 22 Clifton
  • Better Food
  • + 38 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • 9pb
  • Avon Gorge Hotel
  • Berkeley Square Hotel
  • Number 38
  • SOMERSET HOUSE CLIFTON
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

57 nearby
  • Hyde and Co
  • Alma Tavern and Theatre
  • Be At One
  • Brass Pig
  • Bristol Bridge Club
  • + 52 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

153 nearby
  • Crosstown Dough
  • Your Kitchen
  • Nutmeg
  • Ice Cream @ Jo's Tea
  • Spicer + Cole
  • + 148 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Co-op
  • Langyu Bristol
  • Marks & Spencer
  • Sainsbury's
  • Sainsbury's Central
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Can't Dance Ltd
  • Ceres Pizza
  • Chapter and Holmes
  • Aromas Takeaway
  • Boulangerie
  • + 18 more