BS8 1DJ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Jacobs Wells Road, 0.3km from Brandon Hill in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Clifton ward and the Bristol West constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 101 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £350k.
Census 2021 statistics for BS8 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00073496 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JACOBS WELLS ROAD, BS8 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JACOBS WELLS ROAD, BS8 1DJ.
523
29
£ 56,200 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS8 1DJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
BS8 1DJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 29, 42% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS8 1DJ. 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
Detached
£ 350,000
2 sales · Mean £ 350,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BS8 1DJ is above average at 101 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
Willow Park CofE Primary School
Hotwells Primary School
Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School
Cotham School
Ashton Gate Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
- Lucy, Chinese Herb & Acupuncture Shop1.0 km
- Papadeli1.0 km
- Redshank0.8 km
- The Bagheera0.8 km
- + 44 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- The Washington0.5 km
- Berkeley Square Hotel0.3 km
- Marriott Royal Hotel - Main Kitchen0.8 km
- Bristol Central Travelodge0.6 km
- Ibis Hotel Bristol Centre0.8 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
82 nearby- Brass Pig0.3 km
- Bristol Commonwealth Society0.5 km
- Eldon House0.1 km
- Kitch@TheEldon (LHFOODS)0.1 km
- Public House0.3 km
- + 77 more
Restaurant, Cafe
225 nearby- 99 Queens0.4 km
- Al Bacio0.4 km
- Clifton Lido0.6 km
- Coronation Curry House0.9 km
- Cosmo Bristol Ltd0.3 km
- + 220 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Waitrose0.3 km
- Langyu Bristol0.3 km
- Sainsbury's Central0.4 km
- Co-op1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Sushi Daily0.3 km
- Catch 220.8 km
- Chori Bandits1.0 km
- M&M Kebab and Pizza1.0 km
- Taka Taka Broad Quay0.9 km
- + 20 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
- Queen's Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BS81DJ · Data under Open Government Licence