BS8 1BY is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Meridian Vale, 0.3km from Victoria Park in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Clifton ward and the Bristol West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BS8 1BY 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. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £395k.
Census 2021 statistics for BS8 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00073496 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MERIDIAN VALE, BS8 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERIDIAN VALE, BS8 1BY.
523
29
£ 56,200 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS8 1BY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
BS8 1BY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 29, 42% 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 1BY. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 635,000
5 sales · Mean £ 560,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BS8 1BY is moderate at 84 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
Cathedral Primary School
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
Hotwells Primary School
Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School
Cotham School
Ashton Gate Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- 404 Bakes0.9 km
- Lucy, Chinese Herb & Acupuncture Shop0.9 km
- Papadeli0.9 km
- Redshank0.9 km
- Ruby & White Butchers and Food Hall0.9 km
- + 51 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- The Washington0.4 km
- Berkeley Square Hotel0.3 km
- Marriott Royal Hotel - Main Kitchen0.9 km
- Bristol Central Travelodge0.7 km
- Ibis Hotel Bristol Centre0.9 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
84 nearby- Brass Pig0.2 km
- Bristol Commonwealth Society0.4 km
- Eldon House0.0 km
- Kitch@TheEldon (LHFOODS)0.0 km
- Public House0.2 km
- + 79 more
Restaurant, Cafe
250 nearby- 99 Queens0.3 km
- Al Bacio0.3 km
- Clifton Lido0.5 km
- Cosmo Bristol Ltd0.2 km
- Everyman Cinema0.9 km
- + 245 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Waitrose0.2 km
- Langyu Bristol0.3 km
- Sainsbury's Central0.3 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Sushi Daily0.2 km
- The Burger Joint0.9 km
- Catch 220.8 km
- Banh Wagon1.0 km
- Chori Bandits1.0 km
- + 24 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Clifton Down1.0 km
- Redland1.7 km
- Bedminster2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Triangle West0.2 km
- Students Union0.3 km
- Students Union0.3 km
- Victoria Rooms0.3 km
- Queen's Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS81BY · Data under Open Government Licence