Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

RICHMOND TERRACE, BS8 1AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHMOND TERRACE, BS8 1AA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

357

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 56,200 /yr

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Employed

38%

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
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3/10
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7/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

BS8 1AA is a student and graduate zone — average age 29, 66% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Unusually low crime for this demographic — a safer student/graduate area than most. Property prices are trending up 48.1% year-on-year.

home £558,333 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BS8 1AA is a safe, established residential area on Richmond Terrace, 0.4km from Clifton Wood in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Clifton ward and the Bristol West constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BS8 1AA offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 66% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £558k, up 48.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BS8 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00073494 (shared with 4 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 1AA. The average age is 28.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.0%
Asian / British Asian7.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed6.2%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 370,000

16 sales · Mean £ 370,093

Terraced

£ 1,750,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,750,000

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

Crime around BS8 1AA is moderate at 51 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences196
Other theft66
Vehicle crime61
Anti-social behaviour57
Shoplifting53

school Local Schools

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Christ Church Church of England Primary School

Good326 pupils0.3 km
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Hotwells Primary School

Good167 pupils0.7 km
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Bristol Cathedral Choir School

Good1188 pupils1.0 km
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Cathedral Primary School

Good427 pupils1.0 km
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Willow Park CofE Primary School

135 pupils1.0 km
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Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School

Outstanding163 pupils1.1 km
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Cotham School

Good1594 pupils1.3 km
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Ashton Gate Primary School

Outstanding794 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

41 nearby
  • 404 Bakes1.0 km
  • Lucy, Chinese Herb & Acupuncture Shop0.9 km
  • Papadeli0.9 km
  • Redshank1.0 km
  • Ruby & White Butchers and Food Hall1.0 km
  • + 36 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • The Washington0.5 km
  • Berkeley Square Hotel0.5 km
  • 9pb0.8 km
  • Avon Gorge Hotel0.8 km
  • SOMERSET HOUSE CLIFTON0.5 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

61 nearby
  • Brass Pig0.4 km
  • Bristol Commonwealth Society0.5 km
  • Eldon House0.3 km
  • Kitch@TheEldon (LHFOODS)0.3 km
  • Public House0.4 km
  • + 56 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

170 nearby
  • 99 Queens0.3 km
  • Al Bacio0.3 km
  • Clifton Lido0.5 km
  • Cosmo Bristol Ltd0.4 km
  • Everyman Cinema0.9 km
  • + 165 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • Waitrose0.4 km
  • Langyu Bristol0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's Central0.6 km
  • Co-op0.4 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Sushi Daily0.4 km
  • The Burger Joint1.0 km
  • Diamond Kebab0.9 km
  • M&M Kebab & Pizza0.9 km
  • Manari0.5 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Clifton Down1.0 km
  • Redland1.8 km
  • Bedminster2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Victoria Square0.1 km
  • Victoria Square0.1 km
  • Students Union0.2 km
  • Students Union0.2 km
  • Clifton Village0.3 km