BS8 1AX is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.2km from Victoria Park in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Clifton ward and the Bristol West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BS8 1AX 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 67% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 89 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for BS8 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00073493 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BS8 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS8 1AX.
339
30
£ 56,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS8 1AX 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 1AX 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 1AX. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BS8 1AX is moderate at 89 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
Hotwells Primary School
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
Cathedral Primary School
Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School
Cotham School
Ashton Gate Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
55 nearby- 404 Bakes0.8 km
- Lucy, Chinese Herb & Acupuncture Shop0.8 km
- Papadeli0.8 km
- Ruby & White Butchers and Food Hall0.8 km
- Co-op1.0 km
- + 50 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- The Washington0.3 km
- Berkeley Square Hotel0.3 km
- Marriott Royal Hotel - Main Kitchen1.0 km
- Bristol Central Travelodge0.8 km
- Ibis Hotel Bristol Centre1.0 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
77 nearby- Brass Pig0.2 km
- Bristol Commonwealth Society0.3 km
- Eldon House0.2 km
- Kitch@TheEldon (LHFOODS)0.2 km
- Public House0.2 km
- + 72 more
Restaurant, Cafe
236 nearby- 99 Queens0.2 km
- Al Bacio0.2 km
- Clifton Lido0.4 km
- Cosmo Bristol Ltd0.2 km
- Everyman Cinema0.8 km
- + 231 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Waitrose0.2 km
- Langyu Bristol0.3 km
- Sainsbury's Central0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Sushi Daily0.2 km
- The Burger Joint0.8 km
- Catch 220.9 km
- M&M Kebab & Pizza0.7 km
- Manari0.3 km
- + 24 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Clifton Down0.9 km
- Redland1.7 km
- Montpelier2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Students Union0.2 km
- Students Union0.2 km
- Victoria Rooms0.2 km
- Victoria Rooms0.2 km
- Triangle West0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BS81AX · Data under Open Government Licence