BS8 1DN is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.3km from Brandon Hill in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Hotwells and Harbourside ward and the Bristol West constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 28 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 108 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for BS8 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00073431 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BS8 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS8 1DN.
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28
£ 0 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS8 1DN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Very young, very high renting. At 28 years average age and 61% private renter occupancy, BS8 1DN is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS8 1DN. The average age is 28.2. 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: 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 1DN is above average at 108 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
54 nearby- 404 Bakes1.0 km
- Lucy, Chinese Herb & Acupuncture Shop0.9 km
- Papadeli0.9 km
- Redshank0.8 km
- Ruby & White Butchers and Food Hall0.9 km
- + 49 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- The Washington0.5 km
- SOMERSET HOUSE CLIFTON0.8 km
- The Rodney Hotel0.7 km
- Marriott Royal Hotel - Main Kitchen0.8 km
- Victoria Square Hotel0.4 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
87 nearby- Brass Pig0.2 km
- Bristol Commonwealth Society0.4 km
- Eldon House0.1 km
- Kitch@TheEldon (LHFOODS)0.1 km
- Public House0.2 km
- + 82 more
Restaurant, Cafe
247 nearby- 99 Queens0.4 km
- Al Bacio0.4 km
- Clifton Lido0.5 km
- Cosmo Bristol Ltd0.2 km
- Everyman Cinema0.9 km
- + 242 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Waitrose0.2 km
- Co-op0.7 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- Langyu Bristol0.2 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Sushi Daily0.2 km
- The Burger Joint0.9 km
- Banh Wagon0.9 km
- Chori Bandits0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- + 23 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Clifton Down1.0 km
- Redland1.7 km
- Bedminster2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Triangle West0.2 km
- Queen's Road0.3 km
- Jacob's Wells Road0.3 km
- Park Street Top0.3 km
- Victoria Rooms0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS81DN · Data under Open Government Licence