College Road is in Clifton, Bristol and in Bristol district. BS8 3HX 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 College Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS8 3HR, BS8 3HU, BS8 3HT, BS8 3HP, BS8 3LG, BS8 3HB, BS8 3NJ, BS8 3LE, BS8 3BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS8 3HX has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 47.9% | 47.8% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 52.1% | 52.2% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 3HX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.9% 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 | 54.8% | 51.9% | -2.9% | 37.9% | 14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.9% | 40.5% | 7.6% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 5.1% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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 (92.4%) 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 | 61.7% | 66.3% | 4.6% | 48.4% | 17.9% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 26.1% | -7.4% | 33.6% | -7.5% |
| Fair health | 4.2% | 7.1% | 2.9% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
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 3HX this area, 3.2% 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 71.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.2% | 3.2% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -15.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 3.8% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.8% | 8.2% | 3.4% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 10.1% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 69.9% | 71.5% | 1.6% | 33.8% | 37.7% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.2% 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% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 85% | 85.2% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 3.8% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 78% 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 | 83.2% | 78% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| European Union | 6% | 8.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 4.2% | 3.3% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82% | 78% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 6.6% | 9.3% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 4.9% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 35.7% | 46.2% | -10.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around College Road was 159.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 126.6% higher than the Clifton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
College Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Clifton and the 330th highest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 College Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £1,042,500 | 2022-04-14 | £1,130,568 |
| Flat 5 40 College Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2021-08-18 | £334,862 |
| Flat 8 40 College Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £231,000 | 2021-02-02 | £254,738 |
| Flat 5 40 College Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2019-11-21 | £318,822 |
| Second Floor Flat 50 College Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2017-10-04 | £399,670 |
BS8 3HX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| 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 | 3,062 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 | 3,430 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 | 3,441 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 | 4,093 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 | 4,632 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 | 968 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton Worrall Road , Clifton BS8 2UH | 4out of 4 | 970 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School Aberdeen Road , Redland BS6 6HY | 4out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hotwells Primary School Hope Chapel Hill , BS8 4ND | 2out of 4 | 1,525 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury Park School Bayswater Avenue , Westbury Park BS6 7NU | 4out of 4 | 1,950 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 | 1,728 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green School Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EH | 4out of 4 | 1,985 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School College Square , BS1 5TS | 4out of 4 | 2,322 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | 4out of 4 | 2,607 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ashton Park School Blackmoor's Lane , Bower Ashton BS3 2JL | 3out of 4 | 2,792 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,108 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton College Guthrie Road , Clifton BS8 3EZ | - not rated | 292 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton High School College Road , BS8 3JD | - not rated | 635 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belgrave School The Willows , 159 Four Acres BS13 8RA | - not rated | 727 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Steiner School Redland Hill House , Redland Hill BS6 6UX | - not rated | 1,472 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol International College 8 Durham Park , Bristol BS6 6XA | - not rated | 1,487 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Zoo Enterprises Limited | Bristol Zoo Gardens, Guthrie Road | 141 yd | |
| The Hide | Bristol Zoo Gardens, Guthrie Road | 141 yd | |
| Engineers' House Education and Training Centre | Engineers House, Clifton Down | 501 yd | |
| Cafe 360 - Clifton Observatory | Clifton Observatory, Clifton Down | 592 yd | |
| Budapest Cafe | 58 Alma Vale Road | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Randall Room | All Saints Church Office, Pembroke Road | 548 yd | |
| Clifton Lawn Tennis Club | Clifton Lawn Tennis Club, Beaufort Road | 598 yd | |
| Alma Tavern and Theatre | 18-20, Alma Road | 709 yd | |
| Channings Hotel | 20 Pembroke Road | 810 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 50 The Mall | 816 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earthy Goodness Kitchen | 3 Quarry Steps | 964 yd | |
| SUSHI GOURMET | Unit 17, Clifton Down Shopping Centre, Whiteladies Road | 983 yd | |
| The Bowl Shed | Unit 3, Clifton Down Shopping Centre, Whiteladies Road | 983 yd | |
| Clifton Village Fish Bar | 4 Princess Victoria Street | 986 yd | |
| Pig's Pizzas | Steam, Clifton Down Station, Whiteladies Gate | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Unit 17, Clifton Down Shopping Centre, Whiteladies Road | 983 yd | |
| Co-op | 3a Princess Victoria Street | 1,008 yd | |
| Co-op | 23-27 Princess Victoria Street | 1,022 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Field MANSION HOUSE LODGE MANSION HOUSE LODGE CANYNGE ROAD | grass pitches | 208 yd |
| Clifton College Sports Centre GUTHRIE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 299 yd |
| Clifton High School COLLEGE ROAD | swimming pool | 528 yd |
| Gh Health & Fitness (Closed) Grove House Grove House Pembroke Grove | health and fitness suite | 820 yd |
| Lido Bristol OAKFIELD PLACE | swimming pool | 1,001 yd |
| University Of Bristol (Swimming Pool) THE RICHMOND BUILDING THE RICHMOND BUILDING QUEENS ROAD | swimming pool | 1,063 yd |
| The Downs DOWNLEAZE | grass pitches | 1,081 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 | 209.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.