BS8 1BN is a sought-after residential area on Clifton Hill, 0.2km from Clifton Wood in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Clifton ward and the Bristol West constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k, down 61.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BS8 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00073453 (shared with 181 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLIFTON HILL, BS8 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLIFTON HILL, BS8 1BN.
317
36
£ 67,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS8 1BN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BS8 1BN — age 36, 42% ownership, 57% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 61.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS8 1BN. The average age is 36.5. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 227,000
13 sales · Mean £ 377,315
Semi-Detached
£ 375,000
1 sales · Mean £ 375,000
Terraced
£ 975,000
1 sales · Mean £ 975,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS8 1BN has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Hotwells Primary School
Ashton Gate Primary School
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
Cathedral Primary School
Willow Park CofE Primary School
Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School
Southville Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Co-op1.0 km
- Redshank0.9 km
- The Bagheera0.9 km
- The Flower of Bristol0.9 km
- The Tower Belle0.9 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- The Washington0.7 km
- Berkeley Square Hotel0.7 km
- Victoria Square Hotel0.1 km
- 9pb0.6 km
- Avon Gorge Hotel0.7 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
54 nearby- Brass Pig0.6 km
- Bristol Commonwealth Society0.7 km
- Eldon House0.4 km
- Kitch@TheEldon (LHFOODS)0.4 km
- Public House0.6 km
- + 49 more
Restaurant, Cafe
141 nearby- 99 Queens0.5 km
- Al Bacio0.5 km
- Clifton Lido0.8 km
- Coronation Curry House1.0 km
- Cosmo Bristol Ltd0.6 km
- + 136 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Waitrose0.6 km
- Langyu Bristol0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Central0.7 km
- Co-op0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Sushi Daily0.6 km
- Diamond Kebab1.0 km
- Manari0.7 km
- Sorrento Pizza0.7 km
- Subway0.7 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Clifton Down1.2 km
- Redland2.1 km
- Bedminster2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Square0.2 km
- Victoria Square0.2 km
- Clifton Village0.3 km
- Clifton Village0.3 km
- Students Union0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BS81BN · Data under Open Government Licence