BS8 1BA is a well-regarded residential area on Richmond Hill, 0.1km from Victoria Park in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Clifton ward and the Bristol West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BS8 1BA offers members of this subgroup are likely to be married, and the numbers of households with children are above the group average. adults are more likely to be in the 25 to 44 age group, and older residents are also more prevalent than elsewhere in this group. the subgroup is less ethnically diverse than the group average, with slightly more white ethnic group members, and has more secular attitudes to religion than the group as a whole. residence in the social rented sector is very rare. households in this subgroup are more likely to own multiple cars than those assigned elsewhere in the group. students are relatively less common, although individuals are highly skilled and educated to degree standard. unemployment or part-time work is rare, and many individuals are employed in associate professional, technical, administrative or secretarial occupations. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 29 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.2M, down 70.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BS8 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00073488 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RICHMOND HILL, BS8 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHMOND HILL, BS8 1BA.
273
29
£ 62,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS8 1BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Average age 29, 68% renting. BS8 1BA has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well. Property prices are trending down 70.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS8 1BA. The average age is 29.0. 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 notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 459,000
5 sales · Mean £ 536,500
Semi-Detached
£ 1,870,000
2 sales · Mean £ 1,870,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BS8 1BA is moderate at 66 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
Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School
Willow Park CofE Primary School
Cotham School
Hotwells Primary School
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
Cathedral Primary School
St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- 404 Bakes0.7 km
- Lucy, Chinese Herb & Acupuncture Shop0.6 km
- Papadeli0.6 km
- Ruby & White Butchers and Food Hall0.7 km
- Corks of Cotham0.7 km
- + 45 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- The Washington0.2 km
- Berkeley Square Hotel0.4 km
- Bristol Central Travelodge1.0 km
- Victoria Square Hotel0.4 km
- Beerd0.7 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
67 nearby- Brass Pig0.3 km
- Bristol Commonwealth Society0.2 km
- Eldon House0.3 km
- Kitch@TheEldon (LHFOODS)0.3 km
- Public House0.2 km
- + 62 more
Restaurant, Cafe
211 nearby- 99 Queens0.0 km
- Al Bacio0.0 km
- Clifton Lido0.2 km
- Cosmo Bristol Ltd0.2 km
- Everyman Cinema0.6 km
- + 206 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- Waitrose0.2 km
- Langyu Bristol0.3 km
- Sainsbury's Central0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Sushi Daily0.2 km
- The Burger Joint0.7 km
- M&M Kebab & Pizza0.6 km
- Manari0.4 km
- Sorrento Pizza0.4 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Clifton Down0.7 km
- Redland1.5 km
- Montpelier2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Rooms0.1 km
- Sunderland Place0.1 km
- Students Union0.1 km
- Victoria Rooms0.1 km
- Students Union0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BS81BA · Data under Open Government Licence