Apsley Road is in Bristol and in Bristol district. BS8 2SH 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 Apsley Road, Bristol, BS8 2SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS8 2SP, BS8 2SL, BS8 2TG, BS8 2JT, BS8 3ER, BS8 2JU, BS8 2TQ, BS8 2TR, BS8 2TH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS8 2SH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.9% | 50.4% | 3.5% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 53.1% | 49.6% | -3.5% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 2SH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.8% 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 | 53.2% | 51.8% | -1.4% | 37.9% | 13.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.2% | 35.3% | 12.1% | 44.2% | -8.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 5.5% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 13.6% | 5% | -8.6% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 (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 | 49.5% | 62.4% | 12.9% | 48.4% | 14.0% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 27.1% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 15% | 4.9% | -10.1% | 12.7% | -7.8% |
| Bad health | 4% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 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 2SH this area, 1.9% 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 78.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.2% | 1.9% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -16.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4% | 6% | 2.0% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.4% | 4.7% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -8.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 7% | -1.8% | 16.9% | -9.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 70% | 78.1% | 8.1% | 33.8% | 44.3% |
| Other | 7.6% | 0.5% | -7.1% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 6% | 4.2% | 0.7% | 5.3% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 89.7% | 79.6% | -10.1% | 81.4% | -1.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 73.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 73.6% | -14.3% | 83.2% | -9.6% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 8.3% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 12.1% | 7.3% | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 4.5% | 3.0% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85% | 72.8% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 4.9% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 7.5% | 7.1% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 7.1% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.2% | 7.8% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Apsley Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Clifton average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

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 6 3 Apsley Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2025-12-08 | £332,328 |
| Garden Flat 15 Apsley Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £780,000 | 2023-11-22 | £746,325 |
| Flat 4 1 Apsley Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £592,500 | 2023-08-18 | £576,176 |
| 15 Apsley Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2023-05-12 | £621,948 |
| Garden Flat 13 Apsley Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2022-05-05 | £579,198 |
BS8 2SH 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 2SH 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 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 2,542 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 | 3,002 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 | 3,277 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburghs Park Nursery School Glenfrome Road , St Werburghs BS2 9UX | 3out of 4 | 3,474 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Woods Nursery School Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR | - not rated | 3,938 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 | 353 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School Aberdeen Road , Redland BS6 6HY | 3out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School Royal Park , Clifton BS8 3AW | 4out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School Royal Park , Clifton BS8 3AW | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury Park Primary School Bayswater Avenue , Westbury Park BS6 7NU | - not rated | 1,375 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,215 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EH | - not rated | 1,321 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green School Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EH | 3out of 4 | 1,321 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | - not rated | 2,001 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 | 1,348 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 2,078 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 3,233 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bristol College Marksbury Road , Bedminster BS3 5JL | - not rated | 4,386 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| College of Care and Early Education Broadlands Drive , Lawrence Weston BS11 0NT | - not rated | 5,405 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 | 278 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarks Grammar School 21 Alma Road , Clifton BS8 2BZ | - not rated | 551 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton College Guthrie Road , Clifton BS8 3EZ | - not rated | 645 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Waldorf School Redland Hill House , Redland Hill BS6 6UX | - not rated | 834 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton High School College Road , Bristol BS8 3JD | - not rated | 863 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Izakaya Japanese Bar | 59 Apsley Road | 366 yd | |
| Boston Tea Party | St Johns Court, Whiteladies Road | 380 yd | |
| Bosco | 96 Whiteladies Road | 407 yd | |
| Buenasado Argentine Steakhouse | 96a Whiteladies Road | 407 yd | |
| Jozi | 3 Worrall Road | 432 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Lawn Tennis Club | Clifton Lawn Tennis Club, Beaufort Road | 179 yd | |
| The Randall Room | All Saints Church Office, Pembroke Road | 436 yd | |
| The Beaufort Arms Public House | 23 High Street | 456 yd | |
| Coaches and Horses | 2 Highland Square | 480 yd | |
| Kings Arms | The Kings Arms, 168 Whiteladies Road | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earthy Goodness Kitchen | 3 Quarry Steps | 396 yd | |
| Mr Doner Bristol | 183 Whiteladies Road | 463 yd | |
| Miss Millies Fried Chicken | 166 Whiteladies Road | 482 yd | |
| Aromas Takeaway | 152 Whiteladies Road | 482 yd | |
| Fishers | 156 Whiteladies Road | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Unit 17, Clifton Down Shopping Centre, Whiteladies Road | 575 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Tempus, 40a Whiteladies Road | 800 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 | 442 yd |
| The Exercise Club - Clifton WHITELADIES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 541 yd |
| New Field MANSION HOUSE LODGE MANSION HOUSE LODGE CANYNGE ROAD | grass pitches | 790 yd |
| The Downs DOWNLEAZE | grass pitches | 807 yd |
| Clifton High School COLLEGE ROAD | swimming pool | 863 yd |
| Lido Bristol OAKFIELD PLACE | swimming pool | 925 yd |
| Gh Health & Fitness (Closed) Grove House Grove House Pembroke Grove | health and fitness suite | 955 yd |
| Barrecore Bristol 8-10 8-10 WHITELADIES ROAD | 1,080 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 | 167.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.