Jacobs Wells Road is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS8 1DR is located in the Hotwells and Harbourside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Jacobs Wells Road, Bristol, BS8 1DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS8 1DW, BS8 1EU, BS8 1DQ, BS8 1DP, BS8 1DH, BS8 1DJ, BS8 1DS, BS8 1DA, BS8 1DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS8 1DR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.7% | 50.1% | 3.4% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 53.3% | 49.9% | -3.4% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 1DR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 82.9% 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 | 81.3% | 82.9% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 45.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.2% | 12.4% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -31.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -7.0% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (90.4%) 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 | 62.6% | 59.1% | -3.5% | 48.4% | 10.7% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 31.3% | 1.2% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 5.6% | 6.7% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 1DR this area, 0.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -17.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 9.6% | -7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5% | 4.7% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -8.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 45% | 50.1% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 33.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 42% | 40% | -2.0% | 33.8% | 6.2% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 4.2% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 84.1% | 79.7% | -4.4% | 81.4% | -1.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 75.2% 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 | 82.5% | 75.2% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -8.0% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 6.3% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 9.1% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 4.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82% | 75.2% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 6.5% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 5.5% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 9.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 64.8% | 37.2% | 27.6% |
| Christian | 19% | 46.2% | -27.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Jacobs Wells Road was 147.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.5% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Jacobs Wells Road has the 33rd highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Central and the 377th highest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Jacobs Wells Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Other, an established residential building | £15,000 | 2024-04-23 | £15,497 |
| 34 Jacobs Wells Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2023-03-17 | £727,589 |
| 32 Jacobs Wells Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Other, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2023-03-13 | £855,141 |
| Garden Flat 40 Jacobs Wells Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £244,000 | 2021-11-12 | £266,716 |
| Second Floor Flat 40 Jacobs Wells Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-03-11 | £282,966 |
BS8 1DR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 1DR 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) | 189 |
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 97 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Education | 33 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,944 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 | 2,279 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 | 2,382 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 | 3,275 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 | 3,599 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 | 551 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cathedral Primary School College Square , BS1 5TS | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hotwells Primary School Hope Chapel Hill , BS8 4ND | 2out of 4 | 923 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School Aberdeen Road , Redland BS6 6HY | 4out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Gate Primary School Ashton Gate Road , BS3 1SZ | 4out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Community 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 | 847 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,348 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Somerset Square , BS1 6RT | 4out of 4 | 1,974 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Park School Blackmoor's Lane , Bower Ashton BS3 2JL | 3out of 4 | 2,209 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | 4out of 4 | 2,244 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 591 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 | 5,132 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 184 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Grammar School University Road , BS8 1SR | - not rated | 714 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bristol Senate House , Tyndall Avenue BS8 1TH | - not rated | 851 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton High School College Road , BS8 3JD | - not rated | 886 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton College Guthrie Road , Clifton BS8 3EZ | - not rated | 1,230 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 York Place | 1 York Place | 280 yd | |
| Flying Saucers | 9 Byron Place | 307 yd | |
| Yo Yo Foods | 6 Byron Place | 307 yd | |
| House of Flavours bristol limited | 2 Jacobs Wells Road | 311 yd | |
| Krishna's Inn | 4 Byron Place | 314 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hope and Anchor | 38 Jacobs Wells Road | 6 yd | |
| Kitch@TheEldon (LHFOODS) | The Eldon House, 6 Lower Clifton Hill | 178 yd | |
| Eldon House | The Eldon House, 6 Lower Clifton Hill | 178 yd | |
| University of Bristol The Three Horses Club | Hall Of Residence, Clifton Hill House, Lower Clifton Hill | 269 yd | |
| The Lansdown | 8 Clifton Road | 316 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triangle Grill | 3-4 Triangle South | 376 yd | |
| Sorrento Pizza | 4 Triangle South | 380 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | 83 Queens Road | 429 yd | |
| Boulangerie | 3 Queens Road | 432 yd | |
| Subway | 68 Queens Road | 507 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langyu Bristol | 75 Queens Road | 419 yd | |
| Waitrose | 85 Queens Road | 429 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Central | 48-56 Queens Road | 450 yd | |
| Co-op | 3a Princess Victoria Street | 731 yd | |
| Co-op | 23-27 Princess Victoria Street | 806 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth'S Hospital School QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL BERKELEY PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 162 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Bristol) CLIFTON PAVILION CLIFTON PAVILION QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 424 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Bristol Clifton) QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 450 yd |
| University Of Bristol (Swimming Pool) THE RICHMOND BUILDING THE RICHMOND BUILDING QUEENS ROAD | swimming pool | 469 yd |
| The Fit Firm (Closed) Hotwell Road | health and fitness suite | 590 yd |
| Barrecore Bristol 8-10 8-10 WHITELADIES ROAD | 654 yd | |
| Bristol Ice Rink (John Nike Leisuresport) (Closed) Frogmore Street | ice rinks | 657 yd |
| Bristol Grammar School UNIVERSITY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 679 yd |
| Gh Health & Fitness (Closed) Grove House Grove House Pembroke Grove | health and fitness suite | 717 yd |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School COLLEGE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 733 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 | 170.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.