Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

JACOBS WELLS ROAD, BS8 1DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JACOBS WELLS ROAD, BS8 1DQ.

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

523

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 56,200 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BS8 1DQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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8/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

BS8 1DQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 29, 42% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (29) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 25.0% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BS8 1DQ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Jacobs Wells Road, 0.3km from Brandon Hill in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Clifton ward and the Bristol West constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BS8 1DQ offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £250k, up 25.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BS8 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00073496 (shared with 14 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 1DQ. 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

White / British82.5%
Asian / British Asian9.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed7.0%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 250,000

1 sales · Mean £ 250,000

Terraced

£ 200,000

1 sales · Mean £ 200,000

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

Crime around BS8 1DQ is above average at 96 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.

Violence and sexual offences317
Shoplifting121
Anti-social behaviour106
Other theft97
Public order71

school Local Schools

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Christ Church Church of England Primary School

Good326 pupils0.6 km
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Cathedral Primary School

Good427 pupils0.7 km
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Bristol Cathedral Choir School

Good1188 pupils0.7 km
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Hotwells Primary School

Good167 pupils0.8 km
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Willow Park CofE Primary School

135 pupils0.9 km
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Ashton Gate Primary School

Outstanding794 pupils1.1 km
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Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School

Outstanding163 pupils1.2 km
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Southville Primary School

Good603 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

47 nearby
  • Co-op0.8 km
  • Redshank0.7 km
  • The Bagheera0.7 km
  • The Flower of Bristol0.7 km
  • The Tower Belle0.7 km
  • + 42 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • The Washington0.6 km
  • 9pb1.0 km
  • SOMERSET HOUSE CLIFTON0.7 km
  • The Rodney Hotel0.7 km
  • Berkeley Square Hotel0.3 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

77 nearby
  • Brass Pig0.4 km
  • Bristol Commonwealth Society0.6 km
  • Eldon House0.2 km
  • Kitch@TheEldon (LHFOODS)0.2 km
  • Public House0.4 km
  • + 72 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

218 nearby
  • 99 Queens0.5 km
  • Al Bacio0.5 km
  • Clifton Lido0.7 km
  • Coronation Curry House0.8 km
  • Cosmo Bristol Ltd0.4 km
  • + 213 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Waitrose0.4 km
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Langyu Bristol0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's Central0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Sushi Daily0.4 km
  • Chori Bandits1.0 km
  • Taka Taka Broad Quay0.9 km
  • Diamond Kebab0.6 km
  • Clifton Village Fish Bar0.7 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Clifton Down1.2 km
  • Bedminster1.9 km
  • Redland1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Jacob's Wells Road0.1 km
  • Jacob's Wells Road0.2 km
  • Capricorn Quay Ferry Landing0.4 km
  • Capricorn Quay Ferry Landing0.4 km
  • Capricorn Quay Ferry Landing0.4 km