Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

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

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

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Population

468

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 56,200 /yr

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Employed

32%

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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9/10
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5/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

BS8 1DU has a significant social housing presence — 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

BS8 1DU is a mixed residential area on Jacobs Wells Road, 0.2km from Brandon Hill in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Clifton ward and the Bristol West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BS8 1DU is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. 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. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for BS8 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00165771 (shared with 9 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 1DU. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.0%
Asian / British Asian8.5%
Black / African / Caribbean11.5%
Other / Mixed8.1%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around BS8 1DU is moderate at 81 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences310
Anti-social behaviour110
Other theft81
Public order79
Vehicle crime52

school Local Schools

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Cathedral Primary School

Good427 pupils0.6 km
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Bristol Cathedral Choir School

Good1188 pupils0.6 km
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Christ Church Church of England Primary School

Good326 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 pupils1.0 km
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Southville Primary School

Good603 pupils1.2 km
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Holy Cross RC Primary School

Good192 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

55 nearby
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Redshank0.6 km
  • The Bagheera0.6 km
  • The Flower of Bristol0.6 km
  • The Tower Belle0.6 km
  • + 50 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • The Washington0.7 km
  • Victoria Square Hotel0.5 km
  • Bristol Hotel0.9 km
  • Marriott Royal Hotel - Main Kitchen0.7 km
  • Berkeley Square Hotel0.4 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

78 nearby
  • Brass Pig0.5 km
  • Bristol Commonwealth Society0.7 km
  • Eldon House0.3 km
  • Kitch@TheEldon (LHFOODS)0.3 km
  • Public House0.5 km
  • + 73 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

248 nearby
  • 99 Queens0.6 km
  • Al Bacio0.6 km
  • Clifton Lido0.8 km
  • Coronation Curry House0.7 km
  • Cosmo Bristol Ltd0.5 km
  • + 243 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Waitrose0.5 km
  • Langyu Bristol0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's Central0.5 km
  • Co-op0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Sushi Daily0.5 km
  • Chori Bandits1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • M&M Kebab and Pizza1.0 km
  • Taka Taka Broad Quay0.9 km
  • + 24 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Clifton Down1.3 km
  • Bedminster1.8 km
  • Redland2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Jacob's Wells Road0.0 km
  • Jacob's Wells Road0.1 km
  • Capricorn Quay Ferry Landing0.3 km
  • Capricorn Quay Ferry Landing0.3 km
  • Capricorn Quay Ferry Landing0.3 km