BS8 1DL is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.3km from Brandon Hill in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Clifton ward and the Bristol West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BS8 1DL offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for BS8 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00073496 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BS8 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS8 1DL.
523
29
£ 56,200 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS8 1DL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BS8 1DL — age 29, 42% ownership, 44% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1DL. 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
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)
Crime around BS8 1DL is above average at 95 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
51 nearby- Co-op1.0 km
- Lucy, Chinese Herb & Acupuncture Shop0.9 km
- Papadeli0.9 km
- Redshank0.8 km
- Ruby & White Butchers and Food Hall1.0 km
- + 46 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 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
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
84 nearby- Brass Pig0.3 km
- Bristol Commonwealth Society0.5 km
- Eldon House0.0 km
- Kitch@TheEldon (LHFOODS)0.0 km
- Public House0.3 km
- + 79 more
Restaurant, Cafe
235 nearby- 99 Queens0.4 km
- Al Bacio0.4 km
- Clifton Lido0.6 km
- Coronation Curry House1.0 km
- Cosmo Bristol Ltd0.3 km
- + 230 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Waitrose0.3 km
- Langyu Bristol0.3 km
- Sainsbury's Central0.3 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Sushi Daily0.3 km
- The Burger Joint1.0 km
- Catch 220.8 km
- Banh Wagon1.0 km
- Chori Bandits0.9 km
- + 22 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Clifton Down1.1 km
- Redland1.8 km
- Bedminster2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Jacob's Wells Road0.3 km
- Triangle West0.3 km
- Jacob's Wells Road0.3 km
- Queen's Road0.3 km
- Students Union0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS81DL · Data under Open Government Licence