BS8 1DH is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Gorse Lane, 0.3km from Brandon Hill in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Clifton ward and the Bristol West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BS8 1DH 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 rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £411k.
Census 2021 statistics for BS8 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00073496 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GORSE LANE, BS8 1DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GORSE LANE, BS8 1DH.
523
29
£ 56,200 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS8 1DH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
BS8 1DH 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 1DH. 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
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 405,475
8 sales · Mean £ 425,181
Semi-Detached
£ 432,500
2 sales · Mean £ 432,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BS8 1DH is above average at 96 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
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
Cathedral Primary School
Hotwells 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
48 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
- Lucy, Chinese Herb & Acupuncture Shop1.0 km
- Redshank0.7 km
- The Bagheera0.7 km
- The Flower of Bristol0.7 km
- + 43 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- The Washington0.6 km
- Beerd1.0 km
- 9pb1.0 km
- SOMERSET HOUSE CLIFTON0.7 km
- The Rodney Hotel0.7 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
80 nearby- Brass Pig0.3 km
- Bristol Commonwealth Society0.6 km
- Eldon House0.1 km
- Kitch@TheEldon (LHFOODS)0.1 km
- Public House0.3 km
- + 75 more
Restaurant, Cafe
217 nearby- 99 Queens0.4 km
- Al Bacio0.4 km
- Clifton Lido0.6 km
- Coronation Curry House0.9 km
- Cosmo Bristol Ltd0.4 km
- + 212 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
- Co-op0.7 km
- Langyu Bristol0.4 km
- Sainsbury's Central0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Sushi Daily0.4 km
- Chori Bandits1.0 km
- Taka Taka Broad Quay1.0 km
- Diamond Kebab0.6 km
- Fresh Roast Bristol1.0 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Clifton Down1.1 km
- Redland1.8 km
- Bedminster1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Jacob's Wells Road0.2 km
- Jacob's Wells Road0.3 km
- Triangle West0.3 km
- Victoria Square0.4 km
- Victoria Square0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BS81DH · Data under Open Government Licence