Sion Hill is in Bristol and in Bristol district. BS8 4AZ 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 Sion Hill, Bristol, BS8 4AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS8 4AY, BS8 4AX, BS8 4BW, BS8 4JD, BS8 4BQ, BS8 4BG, BS8 4JE, BS8 4JB, BS8 4AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS8 4AZ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 43.4% | 47.4% | 4.0% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 56.6% | 52.6% | -4.0% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 4AZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.6% 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 | 53.3% | 58.6% | 5.3% | 37.9% | 20.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.8% | 28.3% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -15.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 7.5% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 59.2% | 58% | -1.2% | 48.4% | 9.6% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 30.8% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 9.1% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 4AZ this area, 2.3% 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 67.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.4% | 2.3% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -15.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.2% | 2.6% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.1% | 6.2% | 1.1% | 13.4% | -7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 17.9% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 65% | 67.8% | 2.8% | 33.8% | 34.0% |
| Other | 6.6% | 2% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.6% 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% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 90.5% | 85.6% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 4.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 79.2% 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 | 80.9% | 79.2% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -4.0% |
| European Union | 8.6% | 10.6% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.6% | 79.2% | 0.6% | 83.2% | -4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 10.3% | 5.0% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 5.4% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.9% | 3.6% | -7.3% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.4% | 37.2% | 20.2% |
| Christian | 33.3% | 46.2% | -12.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sion Hill was 131.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.5% higher than the Clifton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Sion Hill has the 13th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Clifton and the 436th highest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sion Hill, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £2,700,000 | 2025-02-28 | £2,700,000 |
| 22 Sion Hill, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £1,400,000 | 2024-10-01 | £1,429,225 |
| Flat 5 28 Sion Hill, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-12-01 | £331,677 |
| Flat 3 26 Sion Hill, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2022-07-26 | £535,736 |
| Flat 3 Sion House Sion Hill, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2022-07-22 | £653,088 |
BS8 4AZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BS8 4AZ 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 4AZ 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 | 125 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School Spencer House , Ship Lane BS1 6RR | 4out of 4 | 2,995 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre Little Bishop Street , St Paul's BS2 9JF | 4out of 4 | 3,182 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 | 3,401 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 | 4,358 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle West Early Years Centre Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN | 3out of 4 | 4,370 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotwells Primary School Hope Chapel Hill , BS8 4ND | 2out of 4 | 685 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School Royal Park , Clifton BS8 3AW | 3out of 4 | 688 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton Worrall Road , Clifton BS8 2UH | 4out of 4 | 1,708 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Gate Primary School Ashton Gate Road , BS3 1SZ | 4out of 4 | 1,750 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School Aberdeen Road , Redland BS6 6HY | 4out of 4 | 1,781 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School College Square , BS1 5TS | 4out of 4 | 1,923 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Park School Blackmoor's Lane , Bower Ashton BS3 2JL | 3out of 4 | 1,939 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,969 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green School Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EH | 4out of 4 | 2,600 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | 4out of 4 | 2,930 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 | 1,633 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 | 571 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton College Guthrie Road , Clifton BS8 3EZ | - not rated | 718 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Hospital Berkeley Place , Clifton BS8 1JX | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belgrave School The Willows , 159 Four Acres BS13 8RA | - not rated | 1,539 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Grammar School University Road , BS8 1SR | - not rated | 1,573 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emperor Court | 26 Portland Street | 123 yd | |
| Milk Bun | Ground Floor, 25 The Mall | 157 yd | |
| CINO’S | 62 The Mall | 182 yd | |
| Bar Chocolat | 19 The Mall | 186 yd | |
| Cote Brasserie | 27 The Mall | 186 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mall | The Mall Public House, 66 The Mall | 186 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 50 The Mall | 190 yd | |
| The Bristol Fringe | 32 Princess Victoria Street | 218 yd | |
| The Portcullis | 3 Wellington Terrace | 297 yd | |
| The Quadrant Bar & Wine Cellar | The Quadrant, 2 Princess Victoria Street | 319 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Village Fish Bar | 4 Princess Victoria Street | 319 yd | |
| Gert Lush | 9a Regent Street | 482 yd | |
| The Red Pizza Company | 181a Hotwell Road | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 23-27 Princess Victoria Street | 289 yd | |
| Co-op | 3a Princess Victoria Street | 353 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton High School COLLEGE ROAD | swimming pool | 546 yd |
| New Field MANSION HOUSE LODGE MANSION HOUSE LODGE CANYNGE ROAD | grass pitches | 657 yd |
| Gh Health & Fitness (Closed) Grove House Grove House Pembroke Grove | health and fitness suite | 743 yd |
| University Of Bristol (Swimming Pool) THE RICHMOND BUILDING THE RICHMOND BUILDING QUEENS ROAD | swimming pool | 824 yd |
| Clifton College Sports Centre GUTHRIE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 929 yd |
| The Fit Firm (Closed) Hotwell Road | health and fitness suite | 932 yd |
| Lido Bristol OAKFIELD PLACE | swimming pool | 1,069 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 | 126.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.