BS5 8BH is a safe, established residential area on Nibletts Hill, 0.5km from Crew's Hole in Bristol. Administratively it sits within St George Troopers Hill ward and the Bristol East constituency.
For serious buyers, BS5 8BH is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £373k, down 4.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BS5 8BH are sourced from Output Area E00074136 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NIBLETTS HILL, BS5 8BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NIBLETTS HILL, BS5 8BH.
318
45
£ 48,600 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BS5 8BH — age 45, 83% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £373k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 4.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS5 8BH. The average age is 44.6. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 320,000
14 sales · Mean £ 297,914
Semi-Detached
£ 429,250
2 sales · Mean £ 429,250
Detached
£ 460,000
2 sales · Mean £ 460,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BS5 8BH has low crime rates — 22 incidents 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
Air Balloon Hill Primary School
The Kingfisher School
Summerhill Infant School
Summerhill Academy
St Anne's Infant School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
John Cabot Academy
Christ Church Hanham CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Booze & Food0.5 km
- Brizzle Born & Bread0.8 km
- Have Your Cake & Eat It0.9 km
- Lloyds Chemist0.7 km
- Maid Marion Convenience Store1.0 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Bull Inn0.1 km
- Horse & Jockey0.5 km
- The Lord Raglan0.5 km
- The Mechanics Arms1.0 km
- The Pied Horse0.8 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Abbie's Kitchen Ltd0.7 km
- Riverside Cafe0.8 km
- La Bella0.8 km
- St Annes Cafe0.8 km
- Grays Kitchen0.6 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Beijing Chinese & Thai Takeaway0.5 km
- Good Taste Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Jade Garden Fast Food0.9 km
- Marling Fish Bar0.9 km
- St Annes Kitchen0.7 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lawrence Hill2.2 km
- Stapleton Road2.8 km
- Bristol Temple Meads3.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS58BH · Data under Open Government Licence