Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

BS8 1AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS8 1AX.

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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 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.

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9/10
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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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9/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences274
Shoplifting121
Other theft96
Anti-social behaviour79
Vehicle crime72

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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Hotwells Primary School

Good167 pupils0.9 km
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Bristol Cathedral Choir School

Good1188 pupils0.9 km
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Cathedral Primary School

Good427 pupils0.9 km
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Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School

Outstanding163 pupils0.9 km
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Cotham School

Good1594 pupils1.1 km
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Ashton Gate Primary School

Outstanding794 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
local_bar

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

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
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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
fastfood

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