Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

BS8 1BX House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

523

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 56,200 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BS8 1BX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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2/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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8/10
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8/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BS8 1BX — age 29, 42% ownership, 44% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

BS8 1BX is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Clifton Wood in Bristol. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Clifton ward and the Bristol West constituency.

Day-to-day life in BS8 1BX has the character of a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BS8 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00073496 (shared with 14 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 1BX. The average age is 28.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.5%
Asian / British Asian9.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed7.0%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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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)

BS8 1BX has low crime rates — 40 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.

Violence and sexual offences166
Vehicle crime54
Anti-social behaviour45
Other theft37
Criminal damage and arson32

school Local Schools

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Christ Church Church of England Primary School

Good326 pupils0.5 km
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Hotwells Primary School

Good167 pupils0.6 km
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Cathedral Primary School

Good427 pupils0.9 km
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Bristol Cathedral Choir School

Good1188 pupils0.9 km
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Ashton Gate Primary School

Outstanding794 pupils1.1 km
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Willow Park CofE Primary School

135 pupils1.1 km
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Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School

Outstanding163 pupils1.3 km
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Southville Primary School

Good603 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

41 nearby
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Redshank0.8 km
  • The Bagheera0.8 km
  • The Flower of Bristol0.8 km
  • The Tower Belle0.8 km
  • + 36 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • The Washington0.7 km
  • Victoria Square Hotel0.3 km
  • Marriott Royal Hotel - Main Kitchen1.0 km
  • Berkeley Square Hotel0.5 km
  • Bristol Central Travelodge0.8 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

64 nearby
  • Brass Pig0.5 km
  • Bristol Commonwealth Society0.7 km
  • Eldon House0.3 km
  • Kitch@TheEldon (LHFOODS)0.3 km
  • Public House0.5 km
  • + 59 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

175 nearby
  • 99 Queens0.5 km
  • Al Bacio0.5 km
  • Clifton Lido0.7 km
  • Coronation Curry House0.9 km
  • Cosmo Bristol Ltd0.5 km
  • + 170 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Waitrose0.5 km
  • Langyu Bristol0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's Central0.6 km
  • Co-op0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Sushi Daily0.5 km
  • Catch 220.9 km
  • Boulangerie0.6 km
  • Gert Lush0.3 km
  • Hotwells Fish Bar0.4 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Clifton Down1.2 km
  • Bedminster2.0 km
  • Redland2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Victoria Square0.3 km
  • Victoria Square0.3 km
  • Jacob's Wells Road0.3 km
  • Jacob's Wells Road0.4 km
  • Students Union0.4 km