Osborne Road is in Clifton, Bristol and in Bristol district. BS8 2HA 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 Osborne Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS8 2HB, BS8 2LA, BS8 2EY, BS8 2JZ, BS8 2HD, BS8 2EZ, BS8 2JY, BS8 2JJ, BS8 2JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS8 2HA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 54.4% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 45.6% | 45.6% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 2HA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.3% 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 | 57.4% | 70.3% | 12.9% | 37.9% | 32.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.7% | 21.6% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -22.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 6.8% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (90.1%) 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 | 67.5% | 63.9% | -3.6% | 48.4% | 15.5% |
| Good health | 25.4% | 26.2% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -7.4% |
| Fair health | 4.4% | 6% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -6.7% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 2HA this area, 0.4% 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 65.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -17.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.4% | 6.3% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.8% | 27.3% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 10.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 67.3% | 65.1% | -2.2% | 33.8% | 31.3% |
| Other | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.7% | 90.1% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 8.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 83.3% 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 | 89.9% | 83.3% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 2.8% | -2.0% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.6% | 82.9% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 8.3% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 2.4% | -5.1% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.6% | 76.7% | 12.9% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 0.8% | 13.5% | -12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.1% | 37.2% | 22.9% |
| Christian | 26.9% | 46.2% | -19.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Osborne Road was 36.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.5% lower than the Clifton average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Osborne Road has the 19th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Clifton and the 248th lowest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 2 Osborne Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £428,000 | 2024-02-29 | £422,678 |
| Flat 1 8 Osborne Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2023-10-13 | £512,933 |
| Flat 3 1 Osborne Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £521,750 | 2023-07-06 | £507,894 |
| Top Floor Flat 3 Osborne Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £467,000 | 2023-07-03 | £454,598 |
| Flat 2 6 Osborne Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2022-10-14 | £533,642 |
BS8 2HA 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 2HA 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 | 87 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 49 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Education | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 2,309 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 | 2,753 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 | 3,032 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburghs Park Nursery School Glenfrome Road , St Werburghs BS2 9UX | 3out of 4 | 3,291 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Woods Nursery School Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR | - not rated | 3,719 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton Worrall Road , Clifton BS8 2UH | - not rated | 480 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School Aberdeen Road , Redland BS6 6HY | 3out of 4 | 772 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School Royal Park , Clifton BS8 3AW | 4out of 4 | 948 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School Royal Park , Clifton BS8 3AW | - not rated | 948 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham Gardens Primary School 18 Cotham Grove , BS6 6AL | - not rated | 1,239 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 | - not rated | 974 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 974 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EH | - not rated | 1,258 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green School Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EH | 3out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | - not rated | 1,807 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 1,863 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 3,106 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bristol College Marksbury Road , Bedminster BS3 5JL | - not rated | 4,166 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amberley House School 42 Apsley Road , Clifton BS8 2SU | - not rated | 290 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarks Grammar School 21 Alma Road , Clifton BS8 2BZ | - not rated | 359 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton College Guthrie Road , Clifton BS8 3EZ | - not rated | 686 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton High School College Road , Bristol BS8 3JD | - not rated | 798 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Waldorf School Redland Hill House , Redland Hill BS6 6UX | - not rated | 865 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest Cafe | 58 Alma Vale Road | 245 yd | |
| Naan & co | 36 Alma Vale Road | 245 yd | |
| Joki shack @ steam | Clifton Down Railway Station, Whiteladies Road | 288 yd | |
| Clifton Thai | 70 Whiteladies Road | 288 yd | |
| The Metropolitan | 72 Whiteladies Road | 288 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Lawn Tennis Club | Clifton Lawn Tennis Club, Beaufort Road | 135 yd | |
| The Randall Room | All Saints Church Office, Pembroke Road | 312 yd | |
| Steam | Clifton Down Station | 415 yd | |
| Alma Tavern and Theatre | 18-20, Alma Road | 421 yd | |
| The Whitmore Tap | 115 Whiteladies Road | 438 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSHI GOURMET | Unit 17, Clifton Down Shopping Centre, Whiteladies Road | 322 yd | |
| The Bowl Shed | Unit 3, Clifton Down Shopping Centre, Whiteladies Road | 322 yd | |
| Pig's Pizzas | Steam, Clifton Down Station, Whiteladies Gate | 339 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 119 Whiteladies Road | 381 yd | |
| Tops Pizza | 14 Cotham Hill | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Unit 17, Clifton Down Shopping Centre, Whiteladies Road | 322 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Tempus, 40a Whiteladies Road | 545 yd | |
| Co-op | Clarence Place | 1,083 yd | |
| Waitrose | 85 Queens Road | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton College Sports Centre GUTHRIE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 462 yd |
| The Exercise Club - Clifton WHITELADIES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 622 yd |
| Lido Bristol OAKFIELD PLACE | swimming pool | 705 yd |
| Clifton High School COLLEGE ROAD | swimming pool | 798 yd |
| Gh Health & Fitness (Closed) Grove House Grove House Pembroke Grove | health and fitness suite | 800 yd |
| Barrecore Bristol 8-10 8-10 WHITELADIES ROAD | 848 yd | |
| New Field MANSION HOUSE LODGE MANSION HOUSE LODGE CANYNGE ROAD | grass pitches | 849 yd |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road | 973 yd | |
| University Of Bristol (Swimming Pool) THE RICHMOND BUILDING THE RICHMOND BUILDING QUEENS ROAD | swimming pool | 1,002 yd |
| The Downs DOWNLEAZE | grass pitches | 1,049 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 | 193.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.