Clifton Park is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS8 3BL is located in the Clifton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clifton Park, Bristol, BS8 3BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS8 3BN, BS8 4EF, BS8 4EE, BS8 3DG, BS8 4EB, BS8 3BS, BS8 4ED, BS8 4AH, BS8 3BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS8 3BL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 50.2% | 49.8% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 49.8% | 50.2% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 3BL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.2% 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 | 66.1% | 68.2% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 30.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.9% | 20.5% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -23.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 6.8% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (93.2%) 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 | 65.9% | 71.2% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 22.8% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 22% | -7.3% | 33.6% | -11.6% |
| Fair health | 4.4% | 5.5% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -7.2% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
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 3BL this area, 1.4% 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 75.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -16.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.3% | 0.5% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -12.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 19.1% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 75.5% | 75.5% | 0.0% | 33.8% | 41.7% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 92.8% | 89.7% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 8.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 81.4% 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 | 83.9% | 81.4% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| European Union | 4% | 5.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 5.9% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 3.4% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.7% | 82.1% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 7.3% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 5.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 2.1% | -4.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.7% | 37.2% | 21.5% |
| Christian | 28.5% | 46.2% | -17.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clifton Park was 62.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.8% lower than the Clifton average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Clifton Park has the 33rd highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Clifton and the 517th lowest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% 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 1 Clifton Park Lodge Clifton Park, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2023-12-08 | £696,396 |
| Flat 1 Clifton Park Lodge Clifton Park, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2016-07-28 | £855,972 |
| Flat 4 Clifton Park Lodge Clifton Park, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £458,500 | 2014-06-30 | £741,626 |
| Flat 2 Clifton Park Lodge Clifton Park, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £407,000 | 2009-08-11 | £796,443 |
| Flat 4 Clifton Park Lodge Clifton Park, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2008-07-21 | £665,895 |
BS8 3BL 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 3BL 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 | 120 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 2,741 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 | 2,797 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 | 3,010 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 | 3,924 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 | 4,074 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 | 319 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hotwells Primary School Hope Chapel Hill , BS8 4ND | 2out of 4 | 952 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School Aberdeen Road , Redland BS6 6HY | 4out of 4 | 1,302 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 | 1,307 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cathedral Primary School College Square , BS1 5TS | 3out of 4 | 1,691 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,494 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School College Square , BS1 5TS | 4out of 4 | 1,691 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green School Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EH | 4out of 4 | 2,135 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Park School Blackmoor's Lane , Bower Ashton BS3 2JL | 3out of 4 | 2,328 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | 4out of 4 | 2,452 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 | 1,450 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 | 97 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton College Guthrie Road , Clifton BS8 3EZ | - not rated | 411 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Hospital Berkeley Place , Clifton BS8 1JX | - not rated | 928 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Grammar School University Road , BS8 1SR | - not rated | 1,164 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belgrave School The Willows , 159 Four Acres BS13 8RA | - not rated | 1,199 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIBOU | 16 Kings Road | 287 yd | |
| Twelve | 12 Kings Road | 287 yd | |
| CATLEY’S | 14 Kings Road | 287 yd | |
| CINO’S | 62 The Mall | 303 yd | |
| ANNA Cake Couture | 7a Boyces Avenue | 309 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dirty Bird | 10 Kings Road | 287 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 50 The Mall | 308 yd | |
| The Albion Public House | The Albion, Boyces Avenue | 309 yd | |
| The Mall | The Mall Public House, 66 The Mall | 314 yd | |
| Channings Hotel | 20 Pembroke Road | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Village Fish Bar | 4 Princess Victoria Street | 377 yd | |
| Gert Lush | 9a Regent Street | 513 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | 83 Queens Road | 782 yd | |
| Subway | 68 Queens Road | 846 yd | |
| Triangle Grill | 3-4 Triangle South | 891 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 3a Princess Victoria Street | 385 yd | |
| Co-op | 23-27 Princess Victoria Street | 440 yd | |
| Waitrose | 85 Queens Road | 782 yd | |
| Langyu Bristol | 75 Queens Road | 855 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Tempus, 40a Whiteladies Road | 897 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton High School COLLEGE ROAD | swimming pool | 156 yd |
| Gh Health & Fitness (Closed) Grove House Grove House Pembroke Grove | health and fitness suite | 276 yd |
| University Of Bristol (Swimming Pool) THE RICHMOND BUILDING THE RICHMOND BUILDING QUEENS ROAD | swimming pool | 445 yd |
| New Field MANSION HOUSE LODGE MANSION HOUSE LODGE CANYNGE ROAD | grass pitches | 534 yd |
| Clifton College Sports Centre GUTHRIE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 587 yd |
| Lido Bristol OAKFIELD PLACE | swimming pool | 597 yd |
| Barrecore Bristol 8-10 8-10 WHITELADIES ROAD | 723 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (Bristol) CLIFTON PAVILION CLIFTON PAVILION QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 788 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth'S Hospital School QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL BERKELEY PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 813 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Bristol Clifton) QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 936 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.