Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

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

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

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Population

164

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BS8 1EA 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.

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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

BS8 1EA has a significant social housing presence — 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

An affordable area with active regeneration, BS8 1EA is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bristol, City of.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 100 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £295k.

Census 2021 statistics for BS8 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00073432 (shared with 10 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 1EA. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British65.2%
Asian / British Asian8.7%
Black / African / Caribbean13.0%
Other / Mixed13.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

Terraced

£ 295,000

1 sales · Mean £ 295,000

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

Crime around BS8 1EA is above average at 100 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 offences351
Anti-social behaviour143
Public order103
Other theft92
Vehicle crime44

school Local Schools

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Bristol Cathedral Choir School

Good1188 pupils0.5 km
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Cathedral Primary School

Good427 pupils0.5 km
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Willow Park CofE Primary School

135 pupils0.9 km
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Christ Church Church of England Primary School

Good326 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 pupils1.0 km
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Holy Cross RC Primary School

Good192 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

54 nearby
  • Co-op0.6 km
  • Redshank0.4 km
  • The Bagheera0.4 km
  • The Flower of Bristol0.4 km
  • The Tower Belle0.4 km
  • + 49 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

13 nearby
  • The Washington0.9 km
  • Bristol Harbour Hotel1.0 km
  • Bristol Hotel0.7 km
  • Happiness With Gravy0.9 km
  • Marriott Royal Hotel - Main Kitchen0.6 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

94 nearby
  • Brass Pig0.6 km
  • Bristol Commonwealth Society0.8 km
  • Eldon House0.4 km
  • Kitch@TheEldon (LHFOODS)0.4 km
  • Public House0.6 km
  • + 89 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

274 nearby
  • 99 Queens0.8 km
  • Al Bacio0.8 km
  • Clifton Lido0.9 km
  • Coronation Curry House0.6 km
  • Cosmo Bristol Ltd0.6 km
  • + 269 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

30 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
  • + 25 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Clifton Down1.5 km
  • Bedminster1.6 km
  • Bristol Temple Meads1.8 km

Bus Stops

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