John Carrs Terrace is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS8 1DW 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 John Carrs Terrace, Bristol, BS8 1DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS8 1DR, BS8 1DP, BS8 1EU, BS8 1DQ, BS8 1DJ, BS8 1DH, BS8 1DS, BS8 1DT, BS8 1DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS8 1DW 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 1DW, 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 1DW 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 John Carrs Terrace was 136.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.5% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
John Carrs Terrace has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Central and the 442nd highest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 John Carrs Terrace, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2021-09-28 | £647,173 |
| 9 John Carrs Terrace, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2018-09-17 | £630,746 |
| Beech Acre John Carrs Terrace, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2016-09-15 | £724,413 |
| 9 John Carrs Terrace, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2013-10-18 | £672,404 |
| 5 John Carrs Terrace, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2007-10-23 | £570,857 |
BS8 1DW 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 1DW 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 | 1,808 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 | 2,193 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 | 2,269 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 | 3,138 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cashmore Nursery School Bright Street , Barton Hill BS5 9PR | - not rated | 3,489 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George Church of England Primary School Queen's Parade , Brandon Hill BS1 5XJ | - not rated | 394 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School Royal Park , Clifton BS8 3AW | 4out of 4 | 680 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School Royal Park , Clifton BS8 3AW | - not rated | 680 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cathedral Primary School College Square , BS1 5TS | - not rated | 710 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Park CofE Primary School Park Lane , St Michael's Hill BS2 8BE | 1out of 4 | 870 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 3out of 4 | 710 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Somerset Square , BS1 6RT | - not rated | 1,837 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Temple Quarter Spring Street , BS3 4PZ | - not rated | 2,131 yd | Free schools | 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 | 462 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 2,214 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bristol College Marksbury Road , Bedminster BS3 5JL | - not rated | 2,754 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 3,723 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 | 5,081 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Merchants' Academy Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ | 1out of 4 | 5,148 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 | 160 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bristol Beacon House , Queens Road BS8 1QU | - not rated | 466 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mander Portman Woodward School 10 Elmdale Road , Clifton BS8 1SL | - not rated | 487 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Grammar School University Road , BS8 1SR | - not rated | 677 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Cathedral School College Square , BS1 5TS | - not rated | 710 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Saucers | 9 Byron Place | 291 yd | |
| Yo Yo Foods | 6 Byron Place | 291 yd | |
| Krishna's Inn | 4 Byron Place | 298 yd | |
| 1 York Place | 1 York Place | 300 yd | |
| House of Flavours bristol limited | 2 Jacobs Wells Road | 303 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hope and Anchor | 38 Jacobs Wells Road | 32 yd | |
| Kitch@TheEldon (LHFOODS) | The Eldon House, 6 Lower Clifton Hill | 183 yd | |
| Eldon House | The Eldon House, 6 Lower Clifton Hill | 183 yd | |
| University of Bristol The Three Horses Club | Hall Of Residence, Clifton Hill House, Lower Clifton Hill | 297 yd | |
| Hyde and Co | 2 Upper Byron Place | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triangle Grill | 3-4 Triangle South | 359 yd | |
| Sorrento Pizza | 4 Triangle South | 362 yd | |
| Boulangerie | 3 Queens Road | 408 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | 83 Queens Road | 419 yd | |
| Subway | 68 Queens Road | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langyu Bristol | 75 Queens Road | 404 yd | |
| Waitrose | 85 Queens Road | 419 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Central | 48-56 Queens Road | 431 yd | |
| Co-op | 3a Princess Victoria Street | 757 yd | |
| Co-op | 23-27 Princess Victoria Street | 832 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 | 152 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Bristol) CLIFTON PAVILION CLIFTON PAVILION QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 413 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Bristol Clifton) QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 431 yd |
| University Of Bristol (Swimming Pool) THE RICHMOND BUILDING THE RICHMOND BUILDING QUEENS ROAD | swimming pool | 481 yd |
| The Fit Firm (Closed) Hotwell Road | health and fitness suite | 612 yd |
| Bristol Ice Rink (John Nike Leisuresport) (Closed) Frogmore Street | ice rinks | 629 yd |
| Barrecore Bristol 8-10 8-10 WHITELADIES ROAD | 649 yd | |
| Bristol Grammar School UNIVERSITY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 661 yd |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School COLLEGE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 710 yd |
| Gh Health & Fitness (Closed) Grove House Grove House Pembroke Grove | health and fitness suite | 729 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 | 275 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 246.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 27.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.