BS8 1EA is a mixed residential area on Jacobs Wells Road, 0.2km from Brandon Hill in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Hotwells and Harbourside ward and the Bristol West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BS8 1EA is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bristol, City of.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 100 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £295k.
Census 2021 statistics for BS8 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00073432 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JACOBS WELLS ROAD, BS8 1EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JACOBS WELLS ROAD, BS8 1EA.
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37
£ 0 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS8 1EA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BS8 1EA has a significant social housing presence — 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS8 1EA. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 295,000
1 sales · Mean £ 295,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BS8 1EA is above average at 100 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.
school Local Schools
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
Cathedral Primary School
Willow Park CofE Primary School
Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Hotwells Primary School
Ashton Gate Primary School
Southville Primary School
Holy Cross RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
54 nearby- Co-op0.6 km
- Redshank0.4 km
- The Bagheera0.4 km
- The Flower of Bristol0.4 km
- The Tower Belle0.4 km
- + 49 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
13 nearby- The Washington0.9 km
- Bristol Harbour Hotel1.0 km
- Bristol Hotel0.7 km
- Happiness With Gravy0.9 km
- Marriott Royal Hotel - Main Kitchen0.6 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
94 nearby- Brass Pig0.6 km
- Bristol Commonwealth Society0.8 km
- Eldon House0.4 km
- Kitch@TheEldon (LHFOODS)0.4 km
- Public House0.6 km
- + 89 more
Restaurant, Cafe
274 nearby- 99 Queens0.8 km
- Al Bacio0.8 km
- Clifton Lido0.9 km
- Coronation Curry House0.6 km
- Cosmo Bristol Ltd0.6 km
- + 269 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Waitrose0.6 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- Langyu Bristol0.6 km
- Sainsbury's Central0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Sushi Daily0.6 km
- Chori Bandits0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- M&M Kebab and Pizza0.9 km
- Taka Taka Broad Quay0.8 km
- + 25 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Clifton Down1.5 km
- Bedminster1.6 km
- Bristol Temple Meads1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Jacob's Wells Road0.1 km
- Capricorn Quay Ferry Landing0.1 km
- Capricorn Quay Ferry Landing0.1 km
- Capricorn Quay Ferry Landing0.1 km
- Gasferry Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BS81EA · Data under Open Government Licence