Clifton Hill is in Bristol and in Bristol district. BS8 1BN 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 Clifton Hill, Bristol, BS8 1BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS8 4EH, BS8 4HA, BS8 4RA, BS8 4EJ, BS8 4EN, BS8 4EP, BS8 4EW, BS8 4PE, BS8 4HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS8 1BN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 50.8% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 46.3% | 49.2% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 1BN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.5% 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 | 66.5% | 68.5% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 30.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.5% | 19.7% | 4.2% | 44.2% | -24.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 7.1% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 3.7% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 59.9% | 56.4% | -3.5% | 48.4% | 8.0% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 33.1% | 3.2% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 8.3% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 1BN this area, 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 58.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.6% | 3% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -15.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.4% | 2.4% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -11.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 23.9% | 32.8% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 15.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.7% | 58.1% | 0.4% | 33.8% | 24.3% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 92.9% | 88.2% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 6.8% |
| Arab | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 82.2% 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 | 85.4% | 82.2% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 7.3% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 3.8% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 85% | 82.2% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 7% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 6.7% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 1.9% | -5.2% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 76.7% | 9.5% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.9% | 37.2% | 21.7% |
| Christian | 30.9% | 46.2% | -15.3% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clifton Hill was 35.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.3% lower than the Clifton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clifton Hill has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Clifton and the 280th lowest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 Clifton Hill Lodge, 5 Clifton Hill, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2025-03-28 | £221,886 |
| Flat 3 Clifton Hill Lodge, 5 Clifton Hill, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-11-08 | £195,392 |
| 10 Clifton Hill, Bristol, City Of Bristol Other, an established residential building | £1,417,500 | 2023-03-03 | £1,426,074 |
| Flat 8 Clifton Hill Lodge, 5 Clifton Hill, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2022-09-23 | £160,552 |
| Flat 5 Clifton Hill Lodge, 5 Clifton Hill, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-04-05 | £143,597 |
BS8 1BN 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 1BN 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 | 98 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 68 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Education | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 2,369 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 | 2,703 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 | 2,846 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 | 3,738 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle West Early Years Centre Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN | 3out of 4 | 3,888 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 | 3out of 4 | 393 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hotwells Primary School Hope Chapel Hill , BS8 4ND | 2out of 4 | 547 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cathedral Primary School College Square , BS1 5TS | 3out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Gate Primary School Ashton Gate Road , BS3 1SZ | 4out of 4 | 1,346 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School Aberdeen Road , Redland BS6 6HY | 4out of 4 | 1,481 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School College Square , BS1 5TS | 4out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,632 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Park School Blackmoor's Lane , Bower Ashton BS3 2JL | 3out of 4 | 1,938 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Somerset Square , BS1 6RT | 4out of 4 | 2,406 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green School Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EH | 4out of 4 | 2,492 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 | 1,006 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 | 1out of 4 | 5,161 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton High School College Road , BS8 3JD | - not rated | 630 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Hospital Berkeley Place , Clifton BS8 1JX | - not rated | 632 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton College Guthrie Road , Clifton BS8 3EZ | - not rated | 970 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Grammar School University Road , BS8 1SR | - not rated | 1,090 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bristol Senate House , Tyndall Avenue BS8 1TH | - not rated | 1,222 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coppa Club | 10 Regent Street | 136 yd | |
| Foliage Cafe | 17 Regent Street | 154 yd | |
| Desy Thai (Desy Thai Restaurant & | 3a Regent Street | 154 yd | |
| Fujiyama | 21 Regent Street | 154 yd | |
| Bar 44 | 18-20 Regent Street | 179 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Last Word | 3a Regent Street | 154 yd | |
| The Clifton | 16 Regent Street | 179 yd | |
| The Lansdown | 8 Clifton Road | 202 yd | |
| University of Bristol The Three Horses Club | Hall Of Residence, Clifton Hill House, Lower Clifton Hill | 211 yd | |
| The Albion Public House | The Albion, Boyces Avenue | 280 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gert Lush | 9a Regent Street | 154 yd | |
| Clifton Village Fish Bar | 4 Princess Victoria Street | 313 yd | |
| The Red Pizza Company | 181a Hotwell Road | 473 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | 83 Queens Road | 703 yd | |
| Triangle Grill | 3-4 Triangle South | 736 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 3a Princess Victoria Street | 279 yd | |
| Co-op | 23-27 Princess Victoria Street | 340 yd | |
| Waitrose | 85 Queens Road | 703 yd | |
| Langyu Bristol | 75 Queens Road | 743 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Central | 48-56 Queens Road | 812 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Fit Firm (Closed) Hotwell Road | health and fitness suite | 443 yd |
| University Of Bristol (Swimming Pool) THE RICHMOND BUILDING THE RICHMOND BUILDING QUEENS ROAD | swimming pool | 449 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth'S Hospital School QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL BERKELEY PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 540 yd |
| Gh Health & Fitness (Closed) Grove House Grove House Pembroke Grove | health and fitness suite | 587 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Bristol) CLIFTON PAVILION CLIFTON PAVILION QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 704 yd |
| Clifton High School COLLEGE ROAD | swimming pool | 716 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Bristol Clifton) QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 810 yd |
| Lido Bristol OAKFIELD PLACE | swimming pool | 813 yd |
| Barrecore Bristol 8-10 8-10 WHITELADIES ROAD | 823 yd | |
| Bristol Grammar School UNIVERSITY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,013 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 | 195.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.