Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

DOVER PLACE, BS8 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOVER PLACE, BS8 1AL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

226

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 56,200 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BS8 1AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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2/10
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1/10
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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BS8 1AL — age 31, 14% ownership, 59% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (31) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 1.8% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BS8 1AL is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Dover Place, 0.3km from Victoria Park in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Clifton ward and the Bristol West constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BS8 1AL offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 59% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 86 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £286k, up 1.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BS8 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00073485 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS8 1AL. The average age is 30.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.8%
Asian / British Asian4.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed7.8%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 286,250

10 sales · Mean £ 286,500

Terraced

£ 530,000

1 sales · Mean £ 530,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around BS8 1AL is moderate at 86 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences283
Shoplifting121
Other theft97
Anti-social behaviour78
Vehicle crime70

school Local Schools

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Christ Church Church of England Primary School

Good326 pupils0.4 km
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Willow Park CofE Primary School

135 pupils0.8 km
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Cathedral Primary School

Good427 pupils0.9 km
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Bristol Cathedral Choir School

Good1188 pupils0.9 km
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Hotwells Primary School

Good167 pupils0.9 km
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Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School

Outstanding163 pupils1.0 km
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Cotham School

Good1594 pupils1.1 km
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Ashton Gate Primary School

Outstanding794 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

55 nearby
  • 404 Bakes0.9 km
  • Lucy, Chinese Herb & Acupuncture Shop0.8 km
  • Papadeli0.8 km
  • Redshank0.9 km
  • Ruby & White Butchers and Food Hall0.9 km
  • + 50 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • The Washington0.4 km
  • Berkeley Square Hotel0.3 km
  • Marriott Royal Hotel - Main Kitchen0.9 km
  • Bristol Central Travelodge0.8 km
  • Ibis Hotel Bristol Centre0.9 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

77 nearby
  • Brass Pig0.2 km
  • Bristol Commonwealth Society0.4 km
  • Eldon House0.1 km
  • Kitch@TheEldon (LHFOODS)0.1 km
  • Public House0.2 km
  • + 72 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

231 nearby
  • 99 Queens0.3 km
  • Al Bacio0.3 km
  • Clifton Lido0.5 km
  • Cosmo Bristol Ltd0.2 km
  • Everyman Cinema0.9 km
  • + 226 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • Waitrose0.2 km
  • Langyu Bristol0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's Central0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Sushi Daily0.2 km
  • The Burger Joint0.9 km
  • Catch 220.8 km
  • Chori Bandits1.0 km
  • M&M Kebab & Pizza0.8 km
  • + 22 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Clifton Down1.0 km
  • Redland1.7 km
  • Bedminster2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Triangle West0.2 km
  • Students Union0.2 km
  • Students Union0.2 km
  • Victoria Square0.3 km
  • Victoria Rooms0.3 km