BS8 1AN 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.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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: Prices average £413k.
Census 2021 statistics for BS8 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00073485 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOVER PLACE, BS8 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOVER PLACE, BS8 1AN.
226
31
£ 56,200 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS8 1AN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
BS8 1AN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 14% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS8 1AN. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 331,750
2 sales · Mean £ 331,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BS8 1AN 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.
school Local Schools
Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Willow Park CofE Primary School
Cathedral Primary School
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
Hotwells Primary School
Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School
Cotham School
Ashton Gate Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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, Cafe
230 nearby- 99 Queens0.3 km
- Al Bacio0.3 km
- Clifton Lido0.5 km
- Cosmo Bristol Ltd0.2 km
- Everyman Cinema0.9 km
- + 225 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Waitrose0.2 km
- Langyu Bristol0.3 km
- Sainsbury's Central0.3 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- + 2 more
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
- Students Union0.2 km
- Students Union0.2 km
- Triangle West0.2 km
- Victoria Square0.3 km
- Victoria Square0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS81AN · Data under Open Government Licence