BS8 1DU 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 1DU is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. 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. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for BS8 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00165771 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JACOBS WELLS ROAD, BS8 1DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JACOBS WELLS ROAD, BS8 1DU.
468
36
£ 56,200 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BS8 1DU has a significant social housing presence — 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS8 1DU. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BS8 1DU is moderate at 81 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.
school Local Schools
Cathedral Primary School
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Hotwells Primary School
Willow Park CofE Primary School
Ashton Gate Primary School
Southville Primary School
Holy Cross RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
55 nearby- Co-op0.7 km
- Redshank0.6 km
- The Bagheera0.6 km
- The Flower of Bristol0.6 km
- The Tower Belle0.6 km
- + 50 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- The Washington0.7 km
- Victoria Square Hotel0.5 km
- Bristol Hotel0.9 km
- Marriott Royal Hotel - Main Kitchen0.7 km
- Berkeley Square Hotel0.4 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
78 nearby- Brass Pig0.5 km
- Bristol Commonwealth Society0.7 km
- Eldon House0.3 km
- Kitch@TheEldon (LHFOODS)0.3 km
- Public House0.5 km
- + 73 more
Restaurant, Cafe
248 nearby- 99 Queens0.6 km
- Al Bacio0.6 km
- Clifton Lido0.8 km
- Coronation Curry House0.7 km
- Cosmo Bristol Ltd0.5 km
- + 243 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Waitrose0.5 km
- Langyu Bristol0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Central0.5 km
- Co-op0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Sushi Daily0.5 km
- Chori Bandits1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- M&M Kebab and Pizza1.0 km
- Taka Taka Broad Quay0.9 km
- + 24 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Clifton Down1.3 km
- Bedminster1.8 km
- Redland2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Jacob's Wells Road0.0 km
- Jacob's Wells Road0.1 km
- Capricorn Quay Ferry Landing0.3 km
- Capricorn Quay Ferry Landing0.3 km
- Capricorn Quay Ferry Landing0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS81DU · Data under Open Government Licence