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.
WETHERELL PLACE, BS8 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WETHERELL PLACE, BS8 1AR.
339
30
£ 56,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Willow Park CofE Primary School
Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School
Hotwells Primary School
Cathedral Primary School
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
Cotham School
Cotham Gardens Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: BS81AR · Data under Open Government Licence