BS8 1DF is a safe, established residential area on Hill View, 0.2km from Clifton Wood in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Clifton ward and the Bristol West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BS8 1DF is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £460k.
Census 2021 statistics for BS8 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00165771 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILL VIEW, BS8 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILL VIEW, BS8 1DF.
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36
£ 56,200 /yr
32%
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 1DF has a significant social housing presence — 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS8 1DF. The average age is 36.2. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 460,000
11 sales · Mean £ 465,818
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS8 1DF has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
Cathedral Primary School
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
Ashton Gate Primary School
Willow Park CofE Primary School
Southville Primary School
Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- Co-op0.8 km
- Redshank0.6 km
- The Bagheera0.6 km
- The Flower of Bristol0.6 km
- The Tower Belle0.6 km
- + 40 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- The Washington0.7 km
- 9pb0.9 km
- Avon Gorge Hotel0.9 km
- SOMERSET HOUSE CLIFTON0.6 km
- The Rodney Hotel0.6 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
72 nearby- Brass Pig0.5 km
- Bristol Commonwealth Society0.7 km
- Eldon House0.3 km
- Kitch@TheEldon (LHFOODS)0.3 km
- Public House0.5 km
- + 67 more
Restaurant, Cafe
196 nearby- 99 Queens0.6 km
- Al Bacio0.6 km
- Clifton Lido0.8 km
- Coronation Curry House0.8 km
- Cosmo Bristol Ltd0.5 km
- + 191 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Waitrose0.5 km
- Co-op0.6 km
- Langyu Bristol0.6 km
- Sainsbury's Central0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Sushi Daily0.5 km
- BC DINER1.0 km
- Pizza Palace1.0 km
- Diamond Kebab0.7 km
- Clifton Village Fish Bar0.6 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Clifton Down1.3 km
- Bedminster1.9 km
- Redland2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Jacob's Wells Road0.2 km
- Jacob's Wells Road0.3 km
- Hotwell Road0.3 km
- Hotwell Road0.4 km
- Capricorn Quay Ferry Landing0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BS81DF · Data under Open Government Licence