Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

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

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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
diversity_3Diversity
9/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 61% of tenure in BS8 1DX — 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 £507,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BS8 1DX 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 1DX is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £507k.

Census 2021 statistics for BS8 1DX 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 1DX. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 474,000

3 sales · Mean £ 487,656

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

Crime around BS8 1DX is moderate at 76 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 offences329
Anti-social behaviour133
Public order89
Other theft85
Vehicle crime51

school Local Schools

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Bristol Cathedral Choir School

Good1188 pupils0.6 km
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Cathedral Primary School

Good427 pupils0.6 km
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Christ Church Church of England Primary School

Good326 pupils0.8 km
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Willow Park CofE Primary School

135 pupils0.9 km
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Hotwells Primary School

Good167 pupils0.9 km
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Ashton Gate Primary School

Outstanding794 pupils1.0 km
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Southville Primary School

Good603 pupils1.1 km
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Holy Cross RC Primary School

Good192 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

56 nearby
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Redshank0.5 km
  • The Bagheera0.5 km
  • The Flower of Bristol0.5 km
  • The Tower Belle0.5 km
  • + 51 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • The Washington0.8 km
  • Bristol Hotel0.8 km
  • Marriott Royal Hotel - Main Kitchen0.7 km
  • Victoria Square Hotel0.6 km
  • Radisson Blu Hotel0.8 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

90 nearby
  • Brass Pig0.5 km
  • Bristol Commonwealth Society0.8 km
  • Eldon House0.4 km
  • Kitch@TheEldon (LHFOODS)0.4 km
  • Public House0.6 km
  • + 85 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

271 nearby
  • 99 Queens0.7 km
  • Al Bacio0.7 km
  • Clifton Lido0.9 km
  • Coronation Curry House0.7 km
  • Cosmo Bristol Ltd0.6 km
  • + 266 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Langyu Bristol0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's Central0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Sushi Daily0.6 km
  • Chori Bandits0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • M&M Kebab and Pizza0.9 km
  • Taka Taka Broad Quay0.8 km
  • + 24 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Clifton Down1.4 km
  • Bedminster1.7 km
  • Bristol Temple Meads1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Jacob's Wells Road0.0 km
  • Jacob's Wells Road0.1 km
  • Capricorn Quay Ferry Landing0.2 km
  • Capricorn Quay Ferry Landing0.2 km
  • Capricorn Quay Ferry Landing0.2 km