St Michaels Hill is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS2 8DZ 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 St Michaels Hill, Bristol, BS2 8DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS2 8DX, BS2 8DS, BS2 8EA, BS2 8DU, BS2 8DT, BS2 8BD, BS2 8BB, BS1 5BG, BS2 8BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS2 8DZ is primarily male, with 57.8% of the population 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 | 50.6% | 42.2% | -8.4% | 51.0% | -8.8% |
| Male | 49.4% | 57.8% | 8.4% | 49.0% | 8.8% |
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 8DZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 80.4% 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 | 62.2% | 80.4% | 18.2% | 37.9% | 42.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.9% | 12.6% | -11.3% | 44.2% | -31.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7% | 3.5% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (89.5%) 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 | 45.5% | 54.3% | 8.8% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 41.2% | 35.2% | -6.0% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 10.5% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 8DZ this area, 5.5% 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 44.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.9% | 5.5% | -7.4% | 18.2% | -12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8% | 4.5% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.9% | 40.2% | 21.3% | 16.9% | 23.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.8% | 44.2% | -3.6% | 33.8% | 10.4% |
| Other | 7.5% | 0.5% | -7.0% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.4% 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 | 3.9% | 6.8% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% |
| Indian | 7.3% | 2.7% | -4.6% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 2.3% | -2.4% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 1.8% | -2.5% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 68.2% | 74.4% | 6.2% | 81.4% | -7.0% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 69.8% 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 | 70.4% | 69.8% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -13.4% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 8.8% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 2.3% | -2.9% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15% | 11.6% | -3.4% | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.1% | 68.8% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 9.9% | 7.8% | -2.1% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.9% | 2.3% | -7.6% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 13.8% | 7.4% | 2.2% | 11.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 7.3% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Turkey | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.6% | 37.2% | 24.4% |
| Christian | 16.9% | 46.2% | -29.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Not answered | 10.5% | 6.0% | 4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Michaels Hill was 122.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.1% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Bicycle theft.
St Michaels Hill has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Central and the 477th highest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Robin Hood St Michaels Hill, Bristol, City Of Bristol Other, an established residential building | £431,998 | 2024-08-12 | £439,484 |
| 25 St Michaels Hill, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2024-05-30 | £583,523 |
| 25 St Michaels Hill, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2014-05-02 | £655,931 |
| 23 St Michaels Hill, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2004-07-16 | £982,462 |
BS2 8DZ 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 8DZ 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) | 97 |
| Full-Time Employee | 36 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Part-Time Employee | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 1,345 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 | 1,561 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 | 1,770 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 | 2,653 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 | 2,750 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 | 682 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cathedral Primary School College Square , BS1 5TS | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham Gardens Primary School 18 Cotham Grove , BS6 6AL | 3out of 4 | 975 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School Royal Park , Clifton BS8 3AW | 3out of 4 | 1,173 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dolphin School 25a Bath Buildings , Montpelier BS6 5PT | 3out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 630 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School College Square , BS1 5TS | 4out of 4 | 876 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | 4out of 4 | 1,342 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Redland Green School Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EH | 4out of 4 | 1,757 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Somerset Square , BS1 6RT | 4out of 4 | 1,759 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 | 973 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 | 204 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Grammar School University Road , BS8 1SR | - not rated | 288 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bristol Post 16 Centre Charnwood House , 30 Cotham Park BS6 6BU | - not rated | 741 yd | Sixth form centres | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Hospital Berkeley Place , Clifton BS8 1JX | - not rated | 762 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Andalusia Academy Bristol Old School Building , St Matthias Park BS2 0BA | - not rated | 1,393 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewnel's Coffee House | Bristol Haematology And Oncology Centre, Horfield Road | 144 yd | |
| Brewnel's Coffee House | Bristol Royal Childrens Hospital, Upper Maudlin Street | 164 yd | |
| Beijing Cooking Pot | 17-18 Perry Road | 182 yd | |
| CJ's Coffee House & Deli | 14 Upper Maudlin Street | 211 yd | |
| Penfold's Kitchen | 28 Upper Maudlin Street | 211 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colston Arms (The Open Arms) | 24 St Michaels Hill | 34 yd | |
| The Robin Hood | The Robin Hood, 56 St Michaels Hill | 34 yd | |
| The Bristol Beacon Level 1 and Terrace Bars | Colston Street | 204 yd | |
| The Forge | Unit 4 Colston Yard | 233 yd | |
| The Bay Horse | The Bay Horse, 1 Lewins Mead | 250 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banh Wagon | 12 Colston Street | 236 yd | |
| Chori Bandits | 14 Christmas Steps | 295 yd | |
| Fresh Roast Bristol | 124 St Michaels Hill | 300 yd | |
| Cedars Express | 60 Park Row | 428 yd | |
| Taka Taka Bar | Unit 2, New Bridewell, Bridewell Street | 452 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Clarence Place | 428 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Central | 48-56 Queens Road | 550 yd | |
| Ding Sing | 2-4 Fairfax Street | 553 yd | |
| Langyu Bristol | 75 Queens Road | 628 yd | |
| Lidl | 33 Union Street | 633 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Bristol (Indoor Sports Centre) INDOOR SPORTS CENTRE INDOOR SPORTS CENTRE TYNDALL AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 293 yd |
| Bristol Grammar School UNIVERSITY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 406 yd |
| Bristol Ice Rink (John Nike Leisuresport) (Closed) Frogmore Street | ice rinks | 474 yd |
| Kingsdown Leisure Centre PORTLAND STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 532 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Bristol) (Closed) New Broadmead New Broadmead Union Street | health and fitness suite | 545 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Bristol Clifton) QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 553 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bristol Union Gate) UNION STREET | health and fitness suite | 558 yd |
| The Grand Hotel Leisure Club (Bristol) NEWMARKET AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 561 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Bristol) FITNESS FOR LESS FITNESS FOR LESS ALL SAINTS STREET | health and fitness suite | 603 yd |
| Carrefour Health & Beauty (Bristol) (Closed) 15-29 15-29 Union Street | health and fitness suite | 653 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 | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 58.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 58.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 58.8% |
| 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.