BS8 1AD is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Richmond Terrace, 0.4km from Victoria Park in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Clifton ward and the Bristol West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BS8 1AD offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 29 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 66% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £268k, down 35.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BS8 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00073494 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RICHMOND TERRACE, BS8 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHMOND TERRACE, BS8 1AD.
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
Average age 29, 66% renting. BS8 1AD has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well. Property prices are trending down 35.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS8 1AD. 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
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 327,000
5 sales · Mean £ 305,900
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BS8 1AD is moderate at 68 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
Cathedral Primary School
Willow Park CofE Primary School
Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School
Cotham School
Ashton Gate Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- 404 Bakes1.0 km
- Lucy, Chinese Herb & Acupuncture Shop0.9 km
- Papadeli0.9 km
- Redshank1.0 km
- Ruby & White Butchers and Food Hall0.9 km
- + 39 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- The Washington0.5 km
- Beerd1.0 km
- Victoria Square Hotel0.2 km
- 9pb0.8 km
- Avon Gorge Hotel0.9 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
63 nearby- Brass Pig0.4 km
- Bristol Commonwealth Society0.5 km
- Eldon House0.2 km
- Kitch@TheEldon (LHFOODS)0.2 km
- Public House0.3 km
- + 58 more
Restaurant, Cafe
181 nearby- 99 Queens0.3 km
- Al Bacio0.3 km
- Clifton Lido0.5 km
- Cosmo Bristol Ltd0.4 km
- Everyman Cinema0.9 km
- + 176 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
- Co-op0.5 km
- Langyu Bristol0.4 km
- Sainsbury's Central0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Sushi Daily0.4 km
- The Burger Joint0.9 km
- Diamond Kebab0.8 km
- Gert Lush0.4 km
- Clifton Village Fish Bar0.4 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 Union0.1 km
- Students Union0.2 km
- Victoria Rooms0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BS81AD · Data under Open Government Licence