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Richmond Terrace is in Clifton, Bristol and in Bristol district. BS8 1AB is located in the Clifton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Richmond Terrace, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: BS8 1AA, BS8 1AD, BS8 1LQ, BS8 3AE, BS8 3AR, BS8 1LJ, BS8 3AP, BS8 1AW, BS8 3AF.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS8 1AB has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.5%50%0.5% 51.0% -1.0%
Male50.5%50%-0.5% 49.0% 1.0%

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 BS8 1AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 86.7% 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)
Single85.4%86.7%1.3% 37.9% 48.8%
Married: Opposite sex7.6%6.9%-0.7% 44.2% -37.3%
Separated0.8%0.6%-0.2% 2.2% -1.6%
Divorced5.3%4.9%-0.4% 9.1% -4.2%
Widowed0.8%0.9%0.1% 6.1% -5.2%

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 (90%) 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 health62.3%58.4%-3.9% 48.4% 10.0%
Good health26.2%31.6%5.4% 33.6% -2.0%
Fair health8.7%7.5%-1.2% 12.7% -5.2%
Bad health1.9%1.4%-0.5% 4.0% -2.6%
Very bad health0.8%1.1%0.3% 1.2% -0.1%

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 BS8 1AB this area, 2.3% 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 44.5%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications3.7%2.3%-1.4% 18.2% -15.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 3.7%0.3%-3.4% 9.6% -9.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels7.3%5.5%-1.8% 13.4% -7.9%
Apprenticeship0.8%0%-0.8% 5.3% -5.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels39.6%46%6.4% 16.9% 29.1%
Degree or Similar41.3%44.5%3.2% 33.8% 10.7%
Other3.7%1.4%-2.3% 2.8% -1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0.3%0%-0.3% 1.1% -1.1%
Chinese5.2%1.7%-3.5% 0.7% 1.0%
Indian0.8%3.4%2.6% 3.1% 0.3%
Pakistani0.3%0%-0.3% 2.7% -2.7%
Other Asian2.2%2.2%0.0% 1.6% 0.6%
Black African1.9%0.6%-1.3% 2.5% -1.9%
Black Caribbean0.3%0%-0.3% 1.0% -1.0%
Mixed White and Asian0.5%1.1%0.6% 0.8% 0.3%
Mixed White and African0.5%1.1%0.6% 0.4% 0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%1.1%1.1% 0.9% 0.2%
Mixed Other0.3%0.3%0.0% 0.8% -0.5%
White85.5%86%0.5% 81.4% 4.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0.3%0%-0.3% 0.1% -0.1%
Arab0.5%0%-0.5% 0.6% -0.6%
Other1.4%2.5%1.1% 1.6% 0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 80.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom82%80.7%-1.3% 83.2% -2.5%
European Union4.4%9%4.6% 6.1% 2.9%
Rest of Europe0.8%0.3%-0.5% 0.8% -0.5%
Africa1.9%1.1%-0.8% 2.7% -1.6%
Middle East and Asia7.9%5.6%-2.3% 5.6% 0.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.9%2.2%0.3% 1.3% 0.9%
Oceania0.8%1.1%0.3% 0.3% 0.8%
British Overseas0.3%0%-0.3% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK81.7%80.4%-1.3% 83.2% -2.8%
10+ Years6%7.3%1.3% 9.8% -2.5%
5-10 Years4.1%3.9%-0.2% 2.9% 1.0%
2-5 Years4.6%3.4%-1.2% 2.2% 1.2%
Less than 2 years3.6%5%1.4% 1.9% 3.1%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom84.8% 76.7% 8.1%
Ireland0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
France2.3% 0.3% 2.0%
Italy0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Portugal0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Spain1.1% 0.4% 0.7%
Lithuania0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Poland0.3% 1.3% -1.0%
Other EU countries3.1% 1.5% 1.6%
South and Eastern Africa0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Eastern Asia1.4% 0.3% 1.1%
Southern Asia0.3% 1.2% -0.9%
South-East Asia0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
North America and the Caribbean0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Central and South America0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Oceania0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
No passport held2.5% 13.5% -11.0%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion61.7% 37.2% 24.5%
Christian19.8% 46.2% -26.4%
Buddhist1.7% 0.5% 1.2%
Hindu1.7% 1.7% 0.0%
Jewish0.8% 0.5% 0.3%
Muslim1.4% 6.5% -5.1%
Sikh1.4% 0.9% 0.5%
Other religion2.2% 0.6% 1.6%
Not answered9.4% 6.0% 3.4%

Safety

Is Richmond Terrace Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richmond Terrace was 2.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.1% lower than the Clifton average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

Richmond Terrace has the lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Clifton and the 2nd lowest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.8%.



🔎 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. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£56,200
Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in BS8 1AB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Richmond Terrace are based on 9 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bristol.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Richmond Terrace, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1AB

Estimated Average Property Prices for BS8 1AB

Average Price
£444,711
Semi-Detached
£707,254
Terraced
£670,017
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£412,859
Other
£334,398

Estimated Average Property Prices for Richmond Terrace

Average Price
£422,135
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£468,690
Detached
£225,738
Flats/Maisonettes
£439,350
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Richmond TerraceStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
4 Richmond Terrace, Bristol, City Of Bristol
Terraced, an established residential building
£407,0002025-06-18 £422,211
12 Richmond Terrace, Bristol, City Of Bristol
Other, an established residential building
£600,0002025-05-15 £610,398
3 Richmond Terrace, Bristol, City Of Bristol
Terraced, an established residential building
£1,100,0002023-10-31 £1,138,810
Ground Floor Flat 1 Richmond Terrace, Bristol, City Of Bristol
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£402,0002023-07-21 £409,802
Hall Floor Flat 21 Richmond Terrace, Bristol, City Of Bristol
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£300,0002023-04-25 £306,135
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BS8 1AB

Employment

BS8 1AB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 BS8 1AB 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)148
Full-Time Employee88
Full-Time Student (with or without job)41
Self-Employed28
Retired18
Part-Time Employee12
Unemployed8
Other5
Long-Term Sick or disabled5
Looking after home or family0

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities29
Human health and social work activities23
Accommodation and food service activities20
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles20
Education16
Financial and insurance activities15
Information and communication14
Other12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security7
Administrative and support service activities6
Construction5
Manufacturing4
Real estate activities4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School
Spencer House , Ship Lane BS1 6RR
4out of 4 2,366 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre
Little Bishop Street , St Paul's BS2 9JF
4out of 4 2,464 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 2,664 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 3,662 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 3,719 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Royal Park , Clifton BS8 3AW
3out of 4 127 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Hotwells Primary School
Hope Chapel Hill , BS8 4ND
2out of 4 856 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School
Aberdeen Road , Redland BS6 6HY
4out of 4 1,175 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Cathedral Primary School
College Square , BS1 5TS
3out of 4 1,262 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton
Worrall Road , Clifton BS8 2UH
4out of 4 1,523 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
College Square , BS1 5TS
4out of 4 1,262 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cotham School
Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT
3out of 4 1,334 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Redland Green School
Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EH
4out of 4 2,181 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Ashton Park School
Blackmoor's Lane , Bower Ashton BS3 2JL
3out of 4 2,251 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Montpelier High School
Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD
4out of 4 2,289 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Girls 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 1,020 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Merchants' Academy
Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ
1out of 4 5,423 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Clifton High School
College Road , BS8 3JD
- not rated 458 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Queen Elizabeth's Hospital
Berkeley Place , Clifton BS8 1JX
- not rated 505 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Clifton College
Guthrie Road , Clifton BS8 3EZ
- not rated 806 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Bristol Grammar School
University Road , BS8 1SR
- not rated 845 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
University of Bristol
Senate House , Tyndall Avenue BS8 1TH
- not rated 968 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable 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
University of Bristol - Balloon BarThe Richmond Building, 105 Queens Road123 yd
1 York Place1 York Place153 yd
The Mint Room12-16 Clifton Road176 yd
Starlings99 Queens Road268 yd
Your Kitchen95 Queens Road269 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Barrel HouseThe White Rabbit, 33 Gordon Road81 yd
The Lansdown8 Clifton Road176 yd
Kitch@TheEldon (LHFOODS)The Eldon House, 6 Lower Clifton Hill292 yd
Eldon HouseThe Eldon House, 6 Lower Clifton Hill292 yd
University of Bristol The Three Horses ClubHall Of Residence, Clifton Hill House, Lower Clifton Hill320 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Gert Lush9a Regent Street402 yd
Sushi Daily83 Queens Road442 yd
Clifton Village Fish Bar4 Princess Victoria Street442 yd
Triangle Grill3-4 Triangle South516 yd
Sorrento Pizza4 Triangle South520 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co-op3a Princess Victoria Street416 yd
Waitrose85 Queens Road442 yd
Langyu Bristol75 Queens Road500 yd
Co-op23-27 Princess Victoria Street507 yd
Sainsbury's Central48-56 Queens Road582 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
University Of Bristol (Swimming Pool)
THE RICHMOND BUILDING THE RICHMOND BUILDING QUEENS ROAD
swimming pool136 yd
Gh Health & Fitness (Closed)
Grove House Grove House Pembroke Grove
health and fitness suite320 yd
Queen Elizabeth'S Hospital School
QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL BERKELEY PLACE
health and fitness suite, squash courts390 yd
Nuffield Health (Bristol)
CLIFTON PAVILION CLIFTON PAVILION QUEENS ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool446 yd
Lido Bristol
OAKFIELD PLACE
swimming pool501 yd
Barrecore Bristol
8-10 8-10 WHITELADIES ROAD
517 yd
Clifton High School
COLLEGE ROAD
swimming pool569 yd
Anytime Fitness (Bristol Clifton)
QUEENS ROAD
health and fitness suite578 yd
The Fit Firm (Closed)
Hotwell Road
health and fitness suite716 yd
Bristol Grammar School
UNIVERSITY ROAD
health and fitness suite, squash courts750 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 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%

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed202.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed20 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed115 Mbit/s

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