Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

JACOBS WELLS ROAD, BS8 1DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JACOBS WELLS ROAD, BS8 1DS.

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Population

468

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 56,200 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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1/10
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8/10
workEmployment
3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 61% of tenure in BS8 1DS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

home £434,500 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BS8 1DS is a mixed residential area on Jacobs Wells Road, 0.2km from Brandon Hill in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Clifton ward and the Bristol West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BS8 1DS is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £434k.

Census 2021 statistics for BS8 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00165771 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS8 1DS. 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

White / British72.0%
Asian / British Asian8.5%
Black / African / Caribbean11.5%
Other / Mixed8.1%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 419,000

5 sales · Mean £ 367,600

Semi-Detached

£ 450,000

1 sales · Mean £ 450,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around BS8 1DS is moderate at 73 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.

Violence and sexual offences286
Anti-social behaviour94
Other theft79
Public order64
Vehicle crime55

school Local Schools

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Christ Church Church of England Primary School

Good326 pupils0.7 km
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Cathedral Primary School

Good427 pupils0.7 km
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Bristol Cathedral Choir School

Good1188 pupils0.7 km
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Hotwells Primary School

Good167 pupils0.8 km
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Willow Park CofE Primary School

135 pupils0.9 km
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Ashton Gate Primary School

Outstanding794 pupils1.1 km
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Southville Primary School

Good603 pupils1.2 km
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Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School

Outstanding163 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

49 nearby
  • Co-op0.8 km
  • Redshank0.6 km
  • The Bagheera0.6 km
  • The Flower of Bristol0.6 km
  • The Tower Belle0.6 km
  • + 44 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • The Washington0.7 km
  • 9pb1.0 km
  • SOMERSET HOUSE CLIFTON0.7 km
  • The Rodney Hotel0.7 km
  • Berkeley Square Hotel0.4 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

77 nearby
  • Brass Pig0.4 km
  • Bristol Commonwealth Society0.7 km
  • Eldon House0.2 km
  • Kitch@TheEldon (LHFOODS)0.2 km
  • Public House0.5 km
  • + 72 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

222 nearby
  • 99 Queens0.6 km
  • Al Bacio0.6 km
  • Clifton Lido0.8 km
  • Coronation Curry House0.8 km
  • Cosmo Bristol Ltd0.5 km
  • + 217 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Waitrose0.5 km
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Langyu Bristol0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's Central0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Sushi Daily0.5 km
  • Chori Bandits1.0 km
  • M&M Kebab and Pizza1.0 km
  • Taka Taka Broad Quay0.9 km
  • Diamond Kebab0.6 km
  • + 20 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Clifton Down1.3 km
  • Bedminster1.8 km
  • Redland1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Jacob's Wells Road0.1 km
  • Jacob's Wells Road0.2 km
  • Capricorn Quay Ferry Landing0.3 km
  • Capricorn Quay Ferry Landing0.3 km
  • Capricorn Quay Ferry Landing0.3 km