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.
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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 50% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50.5% | 50% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 85.4% | 86.7% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 48.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 7.6% | 6.9% | -0.7% | 44.2% | -37.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 4.9% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 62.3% | 58.4% | -3.9% | 48.4% | 10.0% |
| Good health | 26.2% | 31.6% | 5.4% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 7.5% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.7% | 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 Levels | 7.3% | 5.5% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -7.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 39.6% | 46% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 29.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.3% | 44.5% | 3.2% | 33.8% | 10.7% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 5.2% | 1.7% | -3.5% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 85.5% | 86% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 4.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 80.7% 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 | 82% | 80.7% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 9% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.9% | 5.6% | -2.3% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.7% | 80.4% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 6% | 7.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 3.9% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 3.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 5% | 1.4% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.7% | 37.2% | 24.5% |
| Christian | 19.8% | 46.2% | -26.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richmond Terrace was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Clifton average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.6%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Richmond Terrace, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £407,000 | 2025-06-18 | £414,468 |
| 12 Richmond Terrace, Bristol, City Of Bristol Other, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2025-05-15 | £588,272 |
| 3 Richmond Terrace, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2023-10-31 | £1,107,762 |
| Ground Floor Flat 1 Richmond Terrace, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £402,000 | 2023-07-21 | £391,324 |
| Hall Floor Flat 21 Richmond Terrace, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-04-25 | £292,331 |
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.
| Student (economically inactive) | 148 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,251 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 | 2,389 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre Haviland House , St Judes BS2 0DT | 3out of 4 | 2,568 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 | 3,549 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburghs Park Nursery School Glenfrome Road , St Werburghs BS2 9UX | 3out of 4 | 3,660 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School Royal Park , Clifton BS8 3AW | 4out of 4 | 235 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School Royal Park , Clifton BS8 3AW | - not rated | 235 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George Church of England Primary School Queen's Parade , Brandon Hill BS1 5XJ | - not rated | 839 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hotwells Primary School Hope Chapel Hill , Hotwells BS8 4ND | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hotwells Primary School Hope Chapel Hill , BS8 4ND | - not rated | 877 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School College Square , BS1 5TS | 3out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | - not rated | 1,301 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EH | - not rated | 2,196 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green School Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EH | 3out of 4 | 2,196 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 | 907 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 2,078 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bristol College Marksbury Road , Bedminster BS3 5JL | - not rated | 3,177 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 3,744 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchants' Academy Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ | - not rated | 5,361 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Merchants' Academy Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ | 1out of 4 | 5,424 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth's Hospital Berkeley Place , Clifton BS8 1JX | - not rated | 391 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bristol Beacon House , Queens Road BS8 1QU | - not rated | 501 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mander Portman Woodward School 10 Elmdale Road , Clifton BS8 1SL | - not rated | 559 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton High School College Road , Bristol BS8 3JD | - not rated | 569 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarks Grammar School 21 Alma Road , Clifton BS8 2BZ | - not rated | 752 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Bristol - Balloon Bar | The Richmond Building, 105 Queens Road | 123 yd | |
| 1 York Place | 1 York Place | 153 yd | |
| The Mint Room | 12-16 Clifton Road | 176 yd | |
| Starlings | 99 Queens Road | 268 yd | |
| Your Kitchen | 95 Queens Road | 269 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barrel House | The White Rabbit, 33 Gordon Road | 81 yd | |
| The Lansdown | 8 Clifton Road | 176 yd | |
| Kitch@TheEldon (LHFOODS) | The Eldon House, 6 Lower Clifton Hill | 292 yd | |
| Eldon House | The Eldon House, 6 Lower Clifton Hill | 292 yd | |
| University of Bristol The Three Horses Club | Hall Of Residence, Clifton Hill House, Lower Clifton Hill | 320 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gert Lush | 9a Regent Street | 402 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | 83 Queens Road | 442 yd | |
| Clifton Village Fish Bar | 4 Princess Victoria Street | 442 yd | |
| Triangle Grill | 3-4 Triangle South | 516 yd | |
| Sorrento Pizza | 4 Triangle South | 520 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 3a Princess Victoria Street | 416 yd | |
| Waitrose | 85 Queens Road | 442 yd | |
| Langyu Bristol | 75 Queens Road | 500 yd | |
| Co-op | 23-27 Princess Victoria Street | 507 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Central | 48-56 Queens Road | 582 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Bristol (Swimming Pool) THE RICHMOND BUILDING THE RICHMOND BUILDING QUEENS ROAD | swimming pool | 136 yd |
| Gh Health & Fitness (Closed) Grove House Grove House Pembroke Grove | health and fitness suite | 320 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth'S Hospital School QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL BERKELEY PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 390 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Bristol) CLIFTON PAVILION CLIFTON PAVILION QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 446 yd |
| Lido Bristol OAKFIELD PLACE | swimming pool | 501 yd |
| Barrecore Bristol 8-10 8-10 WHITELADIES ROAD | 517 yd | |
| Clifton High School COLLEGE ROAD | swimming pool | 569 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Bristol Clifton) QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 578 yd |
| The Fit Firm (Closed) Hotwell Road | health and fitness suite | 716 yd |
| Bristol Grammar School UNIVERSITY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 750 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 | 202.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.