BS8 1AB is a safe, established residential area on Richmond Terrace, 0.3km from Victoria Park in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Clifton ward and the Bristol West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BS8 1AB 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 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £382k.
Census 2021 statistics for BS8 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00073494 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RICHMOND TERRACE, BS8 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHMOND TERRACE, BS8 1AB.
357
29
£ 56,200 /yr
38%
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 1AB 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS8 1AB. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 378,250
4 sales · Mean £ 320,041
Flat
£ 320,000
11 sales · Mean £ 347,772
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BS8 1AB is moderate at 53 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.
school Local Schools
Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Hotwells Primary School
Willow Park CofE Primary School
Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
Cathedral Primary School
Cotham School
Ashton Gate Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- 404 Bakes0.9 km
- Lucy, Chinese Herb & Acupuncture Shop0.8 km
- Papadeli0.8 km
- Ruby & White Butchers and Food Hall0.9 km
- Averys of Bristol Limited0.9 km
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- The Washington0.4 km
- Beerd1.0 km
- Berkeley Square Hotel0.5 km
- 9pb0.8 km
- Avon Gorge Hotel0.8 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
61 nearby- Brass Pig0.4 km
- Bristol Commonwealth Society0.5 km
- Eldon House0.3 km
- Kitch@TheEldon (LHFOODS)0.3 km
- Public House0.3 km
- + 56 more
Restaurant, Cafe
179 nearby- 99 Queens0.2 km
- Al Bacio0.2 km
- Clifton Lido0.5 km
- Cosmo Bristol Ltd0.4 km
- Everyman Cinema0.9 km
- + 174 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
- Langyu Bristol0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Central0.5 km
- Co-op0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Sushi Daily0.4 km
- The Burger Joint0.9 km
- Diamond Kebab0.9 km
- M&M Kebab & Pizza0.8 km
- Manari0.5 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Clifton Down0.9 km
- Redland1.8 km
- Bedminster2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Square0.1 km
- Victoria Square0.1 km
- Students Union0.1 km
- Students Union0.2 km
- Clifton Park0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS81AB · Data under Open Government Licence