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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.

People

Gender

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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.6%42.2%-8.4% 51.0% -8.8%
Male49.4%57.8%8.4% 49.0% 8.8%

Partnership Status

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single62.2%80.4%18.2% 37.9% 42.5%
Married: Opposite sex23.9%12.6%-11.3% 44.2% -31.6%
Married: Same sex1.5%0%-1.5% 0.3% -0.3%
Separated2%1%-1.0% 2.2% -1.2%
Divorced7%3.5%-3.5% 9.1% -5.6%
Widowed3.5%2.5%-1.0% 6.1% -3.6%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health45.5%54.3%8.8% 48.4% 5.9%
Good health41.2%35.2%-6.0% 33.6% 1.6%
Fair health11.2%10.5%-0.7% 12.7% -2.2%
Bad health1.7%0%-1.7% 4.0% -4.0%
Very bad health0.4%0%-0.4% 1.2% -1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications12.9%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 Levels8%4.5%-3.5% 13.4% -8.9%
Apprenticeship0.5%2.5%2.0% 5.3% -2.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels18.9%40.2%21.3% 16.9% 23.3%
Degree or Similar47.8%44.2%-3.6% 33.8% 10.4%
Other7.5%0.5%-7.0% 2.8% -2.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese3.9%6.8%2.9% 0.7% 6.1%
Indian7.3%2.7%-4.6% 3.1% -0.4%
Pakistani1.7%0%-1.7% 2.7% -2.7%
Other Asian4.7%2.3%-2.4% 1.6% 0.7%
Black African4.3%1.8%-2.5% 2.5% -0.7%
Black Caribbean0%0.9%0.9% 1.0% -0.1%
Other Black0.9%0%-0.9% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian2.6%2.3%-0.3% 0.8% 1.5%
Mixed White and African0.4%0.9%0.5% 0.4% 0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.4%1.4%1.0% 0.9% 0.5%
Mixed Other0.4%1.4%1.0% 0.8% 0.6%
White68.2%74.4%6.2% 81.4% -7.0%
Arab2.1%1.8%-0.3% 0.6% 1.2%
Other3%3.2%0.2% 1.6% 1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 69.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom70.4%69.8%-0.6% 83.2% -13.4%
European Union6.9%8.8%1.9% 6.1% 2.7%
Rest of Europe2.1%4.2%2.1% 0.8% 3.4%
Africa5.2%2.3%-2.9% 2.7% -0.4%
Middle East and Asia15%11.6%-3.4% 5.6% 6.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean0%2.3%2.3% 1.3% 1.0%
Oceania0.4%0.5%0.1% 0.3% 0.2%
British Overseas0%0.5%0.5% 0.0% 0.5%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK69.1%68.8%-0.3% 83.2% -14.4%
10+ Years9.9%7.8%-2.1% 9.8% -2.0%
5-10 Years9.9%2.3%-7.6% 2.9% -0.6%
2-5 Years6.4%13.8%7.4% 2.2% 11.6%
Less than 2 years4.7%7.3%2.6% 1.9% 5.4%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom72.1% 76.7% -4.6%
Ireland0.5% 0.6% -0.1%
Germany0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Italy0.9% 0.6% 0.3%
Portugal0.5% 0.5% 0.0%
Lithuania0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Poland1.4% 1.3% 0.1%
Romania0.5% 0.9% -0.4%
Other EU countries3.2% 1.5% 1.7%
Turkey2.3% 0.1% 2.2%
Other Europe1.4% 0.2% 1.2%
Middle East1.4% 0.1% 1.3%
Eastern Asia5.9% 0.3% 5.6%
Southern Asia0.5% 1.2% -0.7%
South-East Asia0.9% 0.2% 0.7%
North America and the Caribbean1.4% 0.3% 1.1%
Central and South America1.4% 0.2% 1.2%
No passport held4.6% 13.5% -8.9%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion61.6% 37.2% 24.4%
Christian16.9% 46.2% -29.3%
Buddhist1.8% 0.5% 1.3%
Hindu1.8% 1.7% 0.1%
Jewish3.7% 0.5% 3.2%
Muslim3.7% 6.5% -2.8%
Not answered10.5% 6.0% 4.5%

Safety

Is St Michaels Hill Street dangerous?

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%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£51,200
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in BS2 8DZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on St Michaels Hill are based on 100 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for City Of Bristol.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for St Michaels Hill, Bristol, BS2 8DZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for BS2 8DZ

Average Price
£663,897
Semi-Detached
£972,895
Terraced
£576,649
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£442,147

Estimated Average Property Prices for St Michaels Hill

Average Price
£456,183
Semi-Detached
£834,194
Terraced
£686,521
Detached
£887,508
Flats/Maisonettes
£287,049
Other
£324,783

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on St Michaels HillStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
The Robin Hood St Michaels Hill, Bristol, City Of Bristol
Other, an established residential building
£431,9982024-08-12 £439,484
25 St Michaels Hill, Bristol, City Of Bristol
Terraced, an established residential building
£550,0002024-05-30 £583,523
25 St Michaels Hill, Bristol, City Of Bristol
Terraced, an established residential building
£350,0002014-05-02 £655,931
23 St Michaels Hill, Bristol, City Of Bristol
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£375,0002004-07-16 £982,462
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BS2 8DZ

Employment

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.

Economic Activity

Student (economically inactive)97
Full-Time Employee36
Full-Time Student (with or without job)22
Retired19
Looking after home or family6
Self-Employed5
Unemployed5
Part-Time Employee3
Other1
Long-Term Sick or disabled0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities30
Information and communication14
Accommodation and food service activities12
Education8
Professional, scientific and technical activities7
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security5
Other5
Manufacturing5
Construction4
Financial and insurance activities4
Transport and storage3
Administrative and support service activities1

Schools

Nursery

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

Primary

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

Secondary

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

16 plus

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

Not applicable

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.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Brewnel's Coffee HouseBristol Haematology And Oncology Centre, Horfield Road144 yd
Brewnel's Coffee HouseBristol Royal Childrens Hospital, Upper Maudlin Street164 yd
Beijing Cooking Pot17-18 Perry Road182 yd
CJ's Coffee House & Deli14 Upper Maudlin Street211 yd
Penfold's Kitchen28 Upper Maudlin Street211 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Colston Arms (The Open Arms)24 St Michaels Hill34 yd
The Robin HoodThe Robin Hood, 56 St Michaels Hill34 yd
The Bristol Beacon Level 1 and Terrace BarsColston Street204 yd
The ForgeUnit 4 Colston Yard233 yd
The Bay HorseThe Bay Horse, 1 Lewins Mead250 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Banh Wagon12 Colston Street236 yd
Chori Bandits14 Christmas Steps295 yd
Fresh Roast Bristol124 St Michaels Hill300 yd
Cedars Express60 Park Row428 yd
Taka Taka BarUnit 2, New Bridewell, Bridewell Street452 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co-opClarence Place428 yd
Sainsbury's Central48-56 Queens Road550 yd
Ding Sing2-4 Fairfax Street553 yd
Langyu Bristol75 Queens Road628 yd
Lidl33 Union Street633 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
University Of Bristol (Indoor Sports Centre)
INDOOR SPORTS CENTRE INDOOR SPORTS CENTRE TYNDALL AVENUE
health and fitness suite293 yd
Bristol Grammar School
UNIVERSITY ROAD
health and fitness suite, squash courts406 yd
Bristol Ice Rink (John Nike Leisuresport) (Closed)
Frogmore Street
ice rinks474 yd
Kingsdown Leisure Centre
PORTLAND STREET
health and fitness suite, squash courts532 yd
Reviva Health Club For Women (Bristol) (Closed)
New Broadmead New Broadmead Union Street
health and fitness suite545 yd
Anytime Fitness (Bristol Clifton)
QUEENS ROAD
health and fitness suite553 yd
Pure Gym (Bristol Union Gate)
UNION STREET
health and fitness suite558 yd
The Grand Hotel Leisure Club (Bristol)
NEWMARKET AVENUE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool561 yd
Fitness4Less (Bristol)
FITNESS FOR LESS FITNESS FOR LESS ALL SAINTS STREET
health and fitness suite603 yd
Carrefour Health & Beauty (Bristol) (Closed)
15-29 15-29 Union Street
health and fitness suite653 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.