BS8 1BQ is a well-regarded residential area located 0.3km from Victoria Park in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Clifton ward and the Bristol West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BS8 1BQ offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 116 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for BS8 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00073491 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BS8 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS8 1BQ.
330
32
£ 62,200 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS8 1BQ 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 1BQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 38% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS8 1BQ. The average age is 31.7. 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 1BQ is above average at 116 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
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
Cathedral Primary School
Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School
Cotham School
Hotwells Primary School
Cotham Gardens Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
65 nearby- 404 Bakes0.8 km
- Lucy, Chinese Herb & Acupuncture Shop0.8 km
- Papadeli0.8 km
- Redshank1.0 km
- Ruby & White Butchers and Food Hall0.8 km
- + 60 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
13 nearby- The Washington0.3 km
- Bristol Harbour Hotel1.0 km
- Clayton Hotel Bristol1.0 km
- Strawberry Thief1.0 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel0.9 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
91 nearby- Brass Pig0.1 km
- Bristol Commonwealth Society0.3 km
- Eldon House0.2 km
- Kitch@TheEldon (LHFOODS)0.2 km
- Public House0.1 km
- + 86 more
Restaurant, Cafe
285 nearby- 99 Queens0.3 km
- Al Bacio0.3 km
- Clifton Lido0.4 km
- Cosmo Bristol Ltd0.1 km
- Everyman Cinema0.8 km
- + 280 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Waitrose0.1 km
- Co-op0.7 km
- Co-op0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Sushi Daily0.1 km
- The Burger Joint0.8 km
- Urban Tandoor0.9 km
- BC DINER0.8 km
- Pizza Palace0.8 km
- + 30 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Clifton Down0.9 km
- Redland1.6 km
- Montpelier1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Triangle West0.1 km
- Queen's Road0.2 km
- Queen's Avenue0.2 km
- Victoria Rooms0.2 km
- Park Street Top0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BS81BQ · Data under Open Government Licence