BS8 1BT is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Lower Clifton Hill, 0.4km from Brandon Hill in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Clifton ward and the Bristol West constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £775k.
Census 2021 statistics for BS8 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00073496 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWER CLIFTON HILL, BS8 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER CLIFTON HILL, BS8 1BT.
523
29
£ 56,200 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS8 1BT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
BS8 1BT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 29, 42% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS8 1BT. The average age is 28.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 670,000
3 sales · Mean £ 675,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BS8 1BT is above average at 90 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
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
Cathedral Primary School
Willow Park CofE Primary School
Hotwells Primary School
Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School
Cotham School
Ashton Gate Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
54 nearby- 404 Bakes1.0 km
- Lucy, Chinese Herb & Acupuncture Shop0.9 km
- Papadeli0.9 km
- Redshank0.9 km
- Ruby & White Butchers and Food Hall0.9 km
- + 49 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- The Washington0.5 km
- Berkeley Square Hotel0.3 km
- Marriott Royal Hotel - Main Kitchen0.9 km
- Bristol Central Travelodge0.7 km
- Ibis Hotel Bristol Centre0.8 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
84 nearby- Brass Pig0.2 km
- Bristol Commonwealth Society0.4 km
- Eldon House0.0 km
- Kitch@TheEldon (LHFOODS)0.0 km
- Public House0.2 km
- + 79 more
Restaurant, Cafe
240 nearby- 99 Queens0.3 km
- Al Bacio0.3 km
- Clifton Lido0.5 km
- Cosmo Bristol Ltd0.3 km
- Everyman Cinema0.9 km
- + 235 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Waitrose0.3 km
- Langyu Bristol0.3 km
- Sainsbury's Central0.3 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Sushi Daily0.3 km
- The Burger Joint0.9 km
- Catch 220.8 km
- Banh Wagon1.0 km
- Chori Bandits1.0 km
- + 21 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Clifton Down1.0 km
- Redland1.7 km
- Bedminster2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Triangle West0.2 km
- Jacob's Wells Road0.3 km
- Students Union0.3 km
- Students Union0.3 km
- Queen's Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS81BT · Data under Open Government Licence