Oakfield Grove is in Bristol and in Bristol district. BS8 2BL is located in the Clifton Down electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oakfield Grove, Bristol, BS8 2BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS8 2EG, BS8 2BJ, BS8 2BH, BS8 2BN, BS8 2BQ, BS8 1LR, BS8 2AT, BS8 2EJ, BS8 1RY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS8 2BL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 54% | 49.6% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 46% | 50.4% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 2BL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 86.2% 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 | 85.5% | 86.2% | 0.7% | 37.9% | 48.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 10.5% | 10.8% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -33.4% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -6.5% |
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 (88.4%) 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 | 70.1% | 58.8% | -11.3% | 48.4% | 10.4% |
| Good health | 23% | 29.6% | 6.6% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 4.1% | 10.6% | 6.5% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 2BL this area, 3.4% 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 60.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 18.2% | -14.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.7% | 3.4% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -10.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 35.6% | 28.4% | -7.2% | 16.9% | 11.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.7% | 60.4% | 7.7% | 33.8% | 26.6% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 90% | 84.2% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 2.8% |
| Arab | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 77.7% 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 | 82.1% | 77.7% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 6.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 5.8% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.8% | 78.6% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 5.8% | 6.6% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 5.5% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 4.1% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 76.7% | 4.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 67.8% | 37.2% | 30.6% |
| Christian | 19.4% | 46.2% | -26.8% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakfield Grove was 23.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.9% lower than the Clifton average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Oakfield Grove has the 12th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Clifton and the 158th lowest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oakfield Grove, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2014-08-29 | £483,084 |
| 30 Oakfield Grove, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £211,000 | 2011-09-02 | £388,520 |
| 31 Oakfield Grove, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2010-02-26 | £793,391 |
| Flat 1 24 Oakfield Grove, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £197,501 | 2008-02-01 | £318,426 |
| Flat 3 24 Oakfield Grove, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2006-12-01 | £281,666 |
BS8 2BL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 2BL 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 | 124 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 57 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 8 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre Little Bishop Street , St Paul's BS2 9JF | 4out of 4 | 2,196 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 | 2,506 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School Spencer House , Ship Lane BS1 6RR | 4out of 4 | 2,512 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 | 3,369 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 | 3,669 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 | 412 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School Aberdeen Road , Redland BS6 6HY | 4out of 4 | 754 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton Worrall Road , Clifton BS8 2UH | 4out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hotwells Primary School Hope Chapel Hill , BS8 4ND | 2out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham Gardens Primary School 18 Cotham Grove , BS6 6AL | 3out of 4 | 1,346 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School College Square , BS1 5TS | 4out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green School Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EH | 4out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | 4out of 4 | 1,901 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Somerset Square , BS1 6RT | 4out of 4 | 2,523 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,268 yd | Further education | 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 | 490 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Grammar School University Road , BS8 1SR | - not rated | 681 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton College Guthrie Road , Clifton BS8 3EZ | - not rated | 689 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Hospital Berkeley Place , Clifton BS8 1JX | - not rated | 698 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bristol Senate House , Tyndall Avenue BS8 1TH | - not rated | 752 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Lido | Oakfield Place | 79 yd | |
| Racks Bar & Kitchen | Clifton Hotel, St Pauls Road | 137 yd | |
| Sandwich Sandwich | 100 Queens Road | 173 yd | |
| DonDon | 98 Queens Road | 178 yd | |
| Little Kitchen | 88a Queens Road | 213 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Victoria | The Victoria, 2 Southleigh Road | 76 yd | |
| The Den and Terrace | 31 St Pauls Road | 137 yd | |
| Improv Theatre | 50 St Pauls Road | 144 yd | |
| Channings Hotel | 20 Pembroke Road | 211 yd | |
| Bristol Commonwealth Society | 14 Whiteladies Road | 212 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Daily | 83 Queens Road | 407 yd | |
| Subway | 68 Queens Road | 415 yd | |
| M&M Kebab & Pizza | 63 Whiteladies Road | 420 yd | |
| Triangle Grill | 3-4 Triangle South | 538 yd | |
| Sorrento Pizza | 4 Triangle South | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Tempus, 40a Whiteladies Road | 386 yd | |
| Waitrose | 85 Queens Road | 407 yd | |
| Langyu Bristol | 75 Queens Road | 477 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 17, Clifton Down Shopping Centre, Whiteladies Road | 546 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Central | 48-56 Queens Road | 547 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lido Bristol OAKFIELD PLACE | swimming pool | 43 yd |
| Barrecore Bristol 8-10 8-10 WHITELADIES ROAD | 211 yd | |
| Gh Health & Fitness (Closed) Grove House Grove House Pembroke Grove | health and fitness suite | 286 yd |
| University Of Bristol (Swimming Pool) THE RICHMOND BUILDING THE RICHMOND BUILDING QUEENS ROAD | swimming pool | 348 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Bristol) CLIFTON PAVILION CLIFTON PAVILION QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 415 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Bristol Clifton) QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 541 yd |
| Bristol Grammar School UNIVERSITY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 553 yd |
| Clifton High School COLLEGE ROAD | swimming pool | 579 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth'S Hospital School QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL BERKELEY PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 612 yd |
| University Of Bristol (Indoor Sports Centre) INDOOR SPORTS CENTRE INDOOR SPORTS CENTRE TYNDALL AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 682 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 216.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.