BS8 1BU is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.4km from Clifton Wood in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Clifton ward and the Bristol West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BS8 1BU offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for BS8 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00073495 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BS8 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS8 1BU.
432
29
£ 56,200 /yr
22%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BS8 1BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 29, 27% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (29) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS8 1BU. 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
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BS8 1BU is moderate at 69 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
Hotwells Primary School
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
Cathedral Primary School
Willow Park CofE Primary School
Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School
Ashton Gate Primary School
Cotham School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- Co-op1.0 km
- Lucy, Chinese Herb & Acupuncture Shop0.9 km
- Papadeli0.9 km
- Redshank0.8 km
- Ruby & White Butchers and Food Hall1.0 km
- + 44 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- The Washington0.5 km
- Victoria Square Hotel0.3 km
- 9pb0.9 km
- Avon Gorge Hotel0.9 km
- SOMERSET HOUSE CLIFTON0.6 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
74 nearby- Brass Pig0.3 km
- Bristol Commonwealth Society0.5 km
- Eldon House0.1 km
- Kitch@TheEldon (LHFOODS)0.1 km
- Public House0.3 km
- + 69 more
Restaurant, Cafe
205 nearby- 99 Queens0.4 km
- Al Bacio0.4 km
- Clifton Lido0.6 km
- Coronation Curry House1.0 km
- Cosmo Bristol Ltd0.4 km
- + 200 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
- Co-op0.6 km
- Langyu Bristol0.4 km
- Sainsbury's Central0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Sushi Daily0.4 km
- The Burger Joint1.0 km
- Catch 220.9 km
- Gert Lush0.4 km
- Clifton Village Fish Bar0.5 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Clifton Down1.1 km
- Redland1.8 km
- Bedminster2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Square0.2 km
- Victoria Square0.2 km
- Students Union0.3 km
- Students Union0.3 km
- Jacob's Wells Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS81BU · Data under Open Government Licence