Cave Street is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS2 8AG is located in the Ashley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol West. This postcode has been in use since 2007-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cave Street, Bristol, BS2 8AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS2 8RU, BS2 8QZ, BS2 8SA, BS2 8RD, BS2 8UU, BS2 8SF, BS2 8RZ, BS2 8TY, BS2 8QT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS2 8AG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 39.2% | 52% | 12.8% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 60.8% | 48% | -12.8% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BS2 8AG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 92.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 79.7% | 92.2% | 12.5% | 37.9% | 54.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 10.7% | 4.4% | -6.3% | 44.2% | -39.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 1.8% | -5.3% | 9.1% | -7.3% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.8% | 54.6% | 6.8% | 48.4% | 6.2% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 36.7% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 11% | 7.4% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 1% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around BS2 8AG this area, 2.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.1% | 2.4% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -15.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 3.7% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 4.7% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -8.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 39.7% | 23.5% | 16.9% | 22.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.2% | 44.7% | -4.5% | 33.8% | 10.9% |
| Other | 6.6% | 3.7% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.9% | 7.8% | 5.9% | 0.7% | 7.1% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 11.5% | 8.8% | -2.7% | 2.5% | 6.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 8.6% | 0.2% | -8.4% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 62.2% | 65.4% | 3.2% | 81.4% | -16.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 60.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 60.6% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -22.6% |
| European Union | 11.5% | 14.8% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 11.5% | 7.3% | -4.2% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 12.1% | 7.8% | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.8% | 59.8% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -23.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 10.7% | 5.4% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 6.5% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 16.4% | 7.8% | 1.9% | 14.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.4% | 76.7% | -9.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 3.8% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Spain | 3.8% | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 5% | 0.2% | 4.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.1% | 37.2% | 19.9% |
| Christian | 17.7% | 46.2% | -28.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 15.2% | 6.0% | 9.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cave Street was 127.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.3% lower than the Ashley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cave Street has the 42nd lowest crime rate of 94 local areas in Ashley and the 479th highest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 102.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 Balloon Court, 18 Cave Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2026-03-20 | £62,000 |
| Flat 4 Balloon Court, 18 Cave Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2021-09-10 | £271,222 |
| Parking Space 6 Balloon Court 18 Cave Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Other, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2018-05-11 | £11,496 |
| Flat 6 Balloon Court, 18 Cave Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2017-10-20 | £208,784 |
| Flat 12 Balloon Court, 18 Cave Street, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2017-07-28 | £184,452 |
BS2 8AG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in BS2 8AG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 152 |
| Full-Time Employee | 128 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre Little Bishop Street , St Paul's BS2 9JF | 4out of 4 | 195 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre Haviland House , St Judes BS2 0DT | 3out of 4 | 699 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburghs Park Nursery School Glenfrome Road , St Werburghs BS2 9UX | 3out of 4 | 1,562 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Woods Nursery School Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR | - not rated | 1,635 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cashmore Nursery School Bright Street , Barton Hill BS5 9PR | - not rated | 1,850 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabot Primary School Halston Drive , St Paul's BS2 9JE | - not rated | 428 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cabot Primary School Halston Drive , St Paul's BS2 9JE | 3out of 4 | 428 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act the Dolphin School 25a Bath Buildings , Montpelier BS6 5PT | - not rated | 632 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas Church of England VC Primary School Albany Road , Montpelier BS6 5LQ | - not rated | 757 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School Pennywell Road , BS5 0TJ | - not rated | 791 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | - not rated | 786 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| E-Act Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | 1out of 4 | 787 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | - not rated | 1,181 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School College Square , BS1 5TS | 3out of 4 | 1,685 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 1,595 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 1,935 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 2,000 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bristol College Marksbury Road , Bedminster BS3 5JL | - not rated | 3,382 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steiner Academy Bristol College Road , Fishponds BS16 2JP | - not rated | 5,095 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catch22 Include Bristol 6-7 Dean Street , St Pauls BS2 8SF | - not rated | 89 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Andalusia Academy Bristol Old School Building , St Matthias Park BS2 0BA | - not rated | 715 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Zion School 14 Kingsdown Parade , BS6 5UD | - not rated | 781 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colstons Girls' School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | - not rated | 786 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| North Bristol Post 16 Centre Charnwood House , 30 Cotham Park BS6 6BU | - not rated | 942 yd | Sixth form centres | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greytone Coffee | Unit A, Dean Street | 85 yd | |
| Mickey Zoggs | 8-9 Surrey Street | 147 yd | |
| Advanced Retreat Private Members Club | 18a Backfields Lane | 159 yd | |
| Lost Horizon Coffee | 30-36 Upper York Street | 214 yd | |
| Biblos - Mezze Bar | 62 Stokes Croft | 250 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaican Hideaway | Cosies Wine Bar, 34 Portland Square | 125 yd | |
| Cosie's Wine Bar | Cosies Wine Bar, 34 Portland Square | 125 yd | |
| Lakota Nightclub | 6 Upper York Street | 218 yd | |
| No 51 | 51 Stokes Croft | 292 yd | |
| The Full Moon Backpacker Hostel & Attic Bar | The Full Moon Backpacker Hotel And Attic Bar, North Street | 316 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banh Wagon | 5 City Road | 232 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 58 Stokes Croft | 250 yd | |
| The Love Inn | 84 Stokes Croft | 253 yd | |
| Emmeline Ltd | Hamilton House, 80 Stokes Croft | 253 yd | |
| Snog Frozen Yoghurt | Unit 4, Avonmead House, 40-48 Stokes Croft | 269 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Metro | 92-98 Broadmead | 639 yd | |
| The Green Melon | 128 Ashley Road | 684 yd | |
| Lidl | 33 Union Street | 735 yd | |
| Ding Sing | 2-4 Fairfax Street | 820 yd | |
| Malik's Mega Mart | 16-20 Stapleton Road | 822 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mygym UNIT B UNIT B DEAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 90 yd |
| St Pauls Community Sports Academy NEWFOUNDLAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 469 yd |
| The Gym (Bristol City Centre) Unit LS4A & LS4B Unit LS4A & LS4B Quakers Friars | health and fitness suite | 564 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Bristol) (Closed) New Broadmead New Broadmead Union Street | health and fitness suite | 678 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bristol Union Gate) UNION STREET | health and fitness suite | 680 yd |
| Empire Sports Club (Closed) Newfoundland Road | health and fitness suite | 703 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Bristol City Centre) LOWER CASTLE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 735 yd |
| Carrefour Health & Beauty (Bristol) (Closed) 15-29 15-29 Union Street | health and fitness suite | 781 yd |
| Colstons Girls School CHELTENHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 792 yd |
| St Nicholas Of Tolentine Catholic Primary School PENNYWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 792 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.