Old Park Hill is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS2 8BB is located in the Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Park Hill, Bristol, BS2 8BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS2 8BD, BS1 5BQ, BS2 8BA, BS1 5BN, BS1 5BG, BS1 5BJ, BS1 5AX, BS1 5LG, BS1 5AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS2 8BB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.4% | 49.8% | 4.4% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 54.6% | 50.2% | -4.4% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 8BB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 85.2% 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 | 76.6% | 85.2% | 8.6% | 37.9% | 47.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.1% | 11.6% | -8.5% | 44.2% | -32.6% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -7.7% |
| Widowed | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 (92.4%) 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 | 62.9% | 63.8% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 15.4% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 28.6% | -0.2% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 5.2% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -7.5% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 8BB this area, 1.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.3% | 1.1% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -17.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -8.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.2% | 5.1% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -8.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 34.9% | 52.3% | 17.4% | 16.9% | 35.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.9% | 37.5% | -9.4% | 33.8% | 3.7% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 4.9% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 83.8% | 82.6% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 80.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 80.8% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 9.4% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 5.6% | -0.5% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83% | 80.5% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 8.7% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 4.5% | -2.5% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 63.2% | 37.2% | 26.0% |
| Christian | 24.9% | 46.2% | -21.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Park Hill was 2681.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 489.4% higher than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Park Hill has the 2nd highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Central and the 2nd highest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1716.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18A Old Park Hill, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2020-06-05 | £276,898 |
| 18A Old Park Hill, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2014-11-19 | £234,003 |
| 18B Old Park Hill, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2014-11-19 | £234,003 |
| 12 Old Park Hill, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2011-12-21 | £539,009 |
| 12 Old Park Hill, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £234,000 | 2004-12-02 | £600,795 |
BS2 8BB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 8BB 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) | 106 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 74 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 1,412 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre Haviland House , St Judes BS2 0DT | 4out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School Spencer House , Ship Lane BS1 6RR | 4out of 4 | 1,611 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philips Marsh Nursery School and Barton Hill Childrens Centre/Cashmore Early Years Centre Albert Crescent , St Philip's Marsh BS2 0SU | 3out of 4 | 2,655 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburghs Park Nursery School Glenfrome Road , St Werburgh's BS2 9UX | 3out of 4 | 2,751 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathedral Primary School College Square , BS1 5TS | 3out of 4 | 697 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School Aberdeen Road , Redland BS6 6HY | 4out of 4 | 851 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham Gardens Primary School 18 Cotham Grove , BS6 6AL | 3out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School Royal Park , Clifton BS8 3AW | 3out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dolphin School 25a Bath Buildings , Montpelier BS6 5PT | 3out of 4 | 1,435 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School College Square , BS1 5TS | 4out of 4 | 697 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 809 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | 4out of 4 | 1,489 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Somerset Square , BS1 6RT | 4out of 4 | 1,604 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green School Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EH | 4out of 4 | 1,936 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 812 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Bristol Senate House , Tyndall Avenue BS8 1TH | - not rated | 326 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Grammar School University Road , BS8 1SR | - not rated | 339 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Hospital Berkeley Place , Clifton BS8 1JX | - not rated | 689 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bristol Post 16 Centre Charnwood House , 30 Cotham Park BS6 6BU | - not rated | 913 yd | Sixth form centres | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Andalusia Academy Bristol Old School Building , St Matthias Park BS2 0BA | - not rated | 1,363 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing Cooking Pot | 17-18 Perry Road | 121 yd | |
| Asado | 90 Colston Street | 160 yd | |
| Sotiris Bakery | 16 Park Row | 179 yd | |
| Flour House Cafe | 10 Park Row | 179 yd | |
| Sandwich Sandwich | 12 Park Row | 179 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship Inn | The Ship Inn, 7-9 Lower Park Row | 106 yd | |
| The Gryphon | 41 Colston Street | 134 yd | |
| Dojos | 12 Park Row | 179 yd | |
| Bristol 1904 Arts | Red Lodge Club, Park Row | 179 yd | |
| The Bristol Beacon Level 1 and Terrace Bars | Colston Street | 180 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chori Bandits | 14 Christmas Steps | 190 yd | |
| Banh Wagon | 12 Colston Street | 229 yd | |
| Urban Tandoor | 13 Small Street | 343 yd | |
| Cedars Express | 60 Park Row | 350 yd | |
| Diamond Kebab | 28 Park Street | 357 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ding Sing | 2-4 Fairfax Street | 503 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Central | 48-56 Queens Road | 537 yd | |
| Lidl | 33 Union Street | 599 yd | |
| Co-op | Clarence Place | 600 yd | |
| Langyu Bristol | 75 Queens Road | 623 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Ice Rink (John Nike Leisuresport) (Closed) Frogmore Street | ice rinks | 311 yd |
| University Of Bristol (Indoor Sports Centre) INDOOR SPORTS CENTRE INDOOR SPORTS CENTRE TYNDALL AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 423 yd |
| Bristol Grammar School UNIVERSITY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 468 yd |
| The Grand Hotel Leisure Club (Bristol) NEWMARKET AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 472 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Bristol) FITNESS FOR LESS FITNESS FOR LESS ALL SAINTS STREET | health and fitness suite | 540 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Bristol Clifton) QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 542 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Bristol) (Closed) New Broadmead New Broadmead Union Street | health and fitness suite | 547 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bristol Union Gate) UNION STREET | health and fitness suite | 555 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Bristol Royal Hotel) Bristol Marriott Royal Bristol Marriott Royal College Green | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 594 yd |
| Carrefour Health & Beauty (Bristol) (Closed) 15-29 15-29 Union Street | health and fitness suite | 604 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.