Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

WETHERELL PLACE, BS8 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WETHERELL PLACE, BS8 1AR.

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Population

339

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 56,200 /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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Index Insight: BS8 1AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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Area Character

BS8 1AR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 30, 29% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (30) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

BS8 1AR is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Wetherell Place, 0.2km from Victoria Park in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Clifton ward and the Bristol West constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BS8 1AR offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 67% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for BS8 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00073493 (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 1AR. The average age is 30.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.8%
Asian / British Asian14.4%
Black / African / Caribbean4.1%
Other / Mixed9.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 305,500

14 sales · Mean £ 317,714

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

Crime around BS8 1AR is above average at 90 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 offences272
Shoplifting120
Other theft95
Vehicle crime78
Anti-social behaviour77

school Local Schools

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Christ Church Church of England Primary School

Good326 pupils0.3 km
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Willow Park CofE Primary School

135 pupils0.8 km
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Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School

Outstanding163 pupils0.9 km
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Hotwells Primary School

Good167 pupils0.9 km
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Cathedral Primary School

Good427 pupils1.0 km
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Bristol Cathedral Choir School

Good1188 pupils1.0 km
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Cotham School

Good1594 pupils1.0 km
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Cotham Gardens Primary School

Good543 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

54 nearby
  • 404 Bakes0.8 km
  • Lucy, Chinese Herb & Acupuncture Shop0.7 km
  • Papadeli0.7 km
  • Ruby & White Butchers and Food Hall0.8 km
  • Co-op1.0 km
  • + 49 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • The Washington0.3 km
  • Berkeley Square Hotel0.4 km
  • Bristol Central Travelodge0.9 km
  • Victoria Square Hotel0.4 km
  • Beerd0.8 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

74 nearby
  • Brass Pig0.2 km
  • Bristol Commonwealth Society0.3 km
  • Eldon House0.2 km
  • Kitch@TheEldon (LHFOODS)0.2 km
  • Public House0.1 km
  • + 69 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

220 nearby
  • 99 Queens0.1 km
  • Al Bacio0.1 km
  • Clifton Lido0.3 km
  • Cosmo Bristol Ltd0.2 km
  • Everyman Cinema0.7 km
  • + 215 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • Waitrose0.2 km
  • Langyu Bristol0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's Central0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Sushi Daily0.2 km
  • The Burger Joint0.8 km
  • Catch 220.9 km
  • M&M Kebab & Pizza0.7 km
  • Manari0.4 km
  • + 19 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Clifton Down0.9 km
  • Redland1.6 km
  • Montpelier2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Students Union0.1 km
  • Students Union0.1 km
  • Victoria Rooms0.2 km
  • Victoria Rooms0.2 km
  • Sunderland Place0.2 km