High Kingsdown is in Bristol and in Bristol district. BS2 8DG is located in the Cotham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about High Kingsdown, Bristol, BS2 8DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS2 8DF, BS2 8EW, BS2 8HH, BS6 6DR, BS2 8DD, BS2 8DE, BS2 8DA, BS2 8HG, BS2 8DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS2 8DG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 47.2% | 49.1% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 52.8% | 50.9% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 8DG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 79.2% 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 | 77.8% | 79.2% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 41.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.3% | 13.1% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -31.1% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 4.5% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (90.6%) 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 | 60.9% | 67.7% | 6.8% | 48.4% | 19.3% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 22.9% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -10.7% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 8.3% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 3% | 0.8% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 8DG this area, 1.2% 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 61.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -17.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.6% | 4.9% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -8.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 26.2% | 27% | 0.8% | 16.9% | 10.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.7% | 61.1% | 4.4% | 33.8% | 27.3% |
| Other | 4% | 1.6% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 6.3% | 3.8% | -2.5% | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 4.5% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 77.9% | 75.2% | -2.7% | 81.4% | -6.2% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 74.8% 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 | 76.4% | 74.8% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 8.3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10% | 9.4% | -0.6% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 4.5% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.9% | 74.3% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.5% | 9.7% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 4.9% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.2% | 6.7% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 4.5% | 0.1% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.1% | 37.2% | 17.9% |
| Christian | 29.2% | 46.2% | -17.0% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Kingsdown was 153.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.3% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
High Kingsdown has the 31st highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Central and the 348th highest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 208 High Kingsdown, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £297,500 | 2024-04-17 | £307,355 |
| 231 High Kingsdown, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-09-21 | £383,458 |
| 227 High Kingsdown, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2022-08-03 | £370,570 |
| 219 High Kingsdown, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-03-18 | £387,422 |
| 224 High Kingsdown, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £374,000 | 2022-03-16 | £386,389 |
BS2 8DG 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 8DG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 71 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 27 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,374 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 | 1,772 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 | 2,229 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 | 2,535 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 | 3,105 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School Aberdeen Road , Redland BS6 6HY | 4out of 4 | 233 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham Gardens Primary School 18 Cotham Grove , BS6 6AL | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dolphin School 25a Bath Buildings , Montpelier BS6 5PT | 3out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School Royal Park , Clifton BS8 3AW | 3out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton Worrall Road , Clifton BS8 2UH | 4out of 4 | 1,305 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 176 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | 4out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Redland Green School Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EH | 4out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School College Square , BS1 5TS | 4out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Somerset Square , BS1 6RT | 4out of 4 | 2,213 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,382 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 | 379 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bristol Post 16 Centre Charnwood House , 30 Cotham Park BS6 6BU | - not rated | 409 yd | Sixth form centres | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Grammar School University Road , BS8 1SR | - not rated | 496 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Hospital Berkeley Place , Clifton BS8 1JX | - not rated | 1,013 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton High School College Road , BS8 3JD | - not rated | 1,329 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tio Joao Brazillian Steakhouse | 146 St Michaels Hill | 98 yd | |
| Interlude Coffee | 145 St Michaels Hill | 119 yd | |
| Tiffins | 151 St Michaels Hill | 119 yd | |
| Corner | 149 St Michaels Hill | 120 yd | |
| Mocha Mocha | 139 St Michaels Hill | 149 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highbury Vaults | Highbury Vaults, 164 St Michaels Hill | 98 yd | |
| White Bear | White Bear, 133 St Michaels Hill | 150 yd | |
| The Green Man | 21-23 Alfred Place | 207 yd | |
| Cotham Porter Stores | Cotham Porter Stores, 15 Cotham Road South | 266 yd | |
| Kingsdown Wine Vaults | Kingsdown Vaults, 29-31 Kingsdown Parade | 306 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Roast Bristol | 124 St Michaels Hill | 175 yd | |
| Chilli Bellies | 7 Cotham Road South | 266 yd | |
| M&M Kebab & Pizza | 63 Whiteladies Road | 543 yd | |
| Panunzio's Kitchen Gelati Italiani Ltd | 38 Cotham Hill | 571 yd | |
| Subway | Hamilton Court, Montague Street | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Clarence Place | 73 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Tempus, 40a Whiteladies Road | 594 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Central | 48-56 Queens Road | 732 yd | |
| Langyu Bristol | 75 Queens Road | 771 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 17, Clifton Down Shopping Centre, Whiteladies Road | 775 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsdown Leisure Centre PORTLAND STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 216 yd |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road | 242 yd | |
| University Of Bristol (Indoor Sports Centre) INDOOR SPORTS CENTRE INDOOR SPORTS CENTRE TYNDALL AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 323 yd |
| Bristol Grammar School UNIVERSITY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 502 yd |
| Barrecore Bristol 8-10 8-10 WHITELADIES ROAD | 692 yd | |
| Anytime Fitness (Bristol Clifton) QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 732 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Bristol) CLIFTON PAVILION CLIFTON PAVILION QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 791 yd |
| Lido Bristol OAKFIELD PLACE | swimming pool | 797 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Bristol) REDLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 817 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Bristol) (Closed) New Broadmead New Broadmead Union Street | health and fitness suite | 838 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 | 171 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 51.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.