Ambra Vale East is in Bristol and in Bristol district. BS8 4RE 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 Ambra Vale East, Bristol, BS8 4RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS8 4RF, BS8 4RN, BS8 4RJ, BS8 4RG, BS8 4SR, BS8 4RL, BS8 4UR, BS8 4US, BS8 4RW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS8 4RE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% 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 | 53.7% | 55.4% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 4.4% |
| Male | 46.3% | 44.6% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -4.4% |
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 4RE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72.8% 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 | 74.1% | 72.8% | -1.3% | 37.9% | 34.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.6% | 21.4% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -22.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -6.2% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (90.7%) 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 | 62.1% | 64.2% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 15.8% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 26.5% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -7.1% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 7.3% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 4RE this area, 0.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -17.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.3% | 1% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -8.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -9.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -5.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 46.1% | 57.5% | 11.4% | 16.9% | 40.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.3% | 36.9% | -3.4% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.4% 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% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 89.7% | 87.4% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 6.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 87.9% 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 | 83.7% | 87.9% | 4.2% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 4.1% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.4% | 87.6% | 5.2% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 5.9% | -1.0% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 3.1% | -5.4% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.4% | 76.7% | 14.7% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61% | 37.2% | 23.8% |
| Christian | 23.6% | 46.2% | -22.6% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 12.2% | 6.0% | 6.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ambra Vale East was 31.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.5% lower than the Clifton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ambra Vale East has the 11th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Clifton and the 204th lowest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor Flat C 12 Ambra Vale East, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2025-06-16 | £222,533 |
| Flat 1 8 Ambra Vale East, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £267,750 | 2025-02-21 | £255,421 |
| 40 Ambra Vale East, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2024-04-18 | £606,088 |
| Garden Flat 12 Ambra Vale East, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-11-25 | £306,052 |
| Top Floor Flat A 12 Ambra Vale East, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,500 | 2022-10-26 | £222,430 |
BS8 4RE 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 4RE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 245 |
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 47 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Education | 49 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Information and communication | 30 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,117 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 | 2,773 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 | 2,818 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle West Early Years Centre Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN | 3out of 4 | 3,485 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 | 3,551 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 , Hotwells BS8 4ND | 3out of 4 | 476 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hotwells Primary School Hope Chapel Hill , BS8 4ND | - not rated | 476 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School Royal Park , Clifton BS8 3AW | 4out of 4 | 774 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School Royal Park , Clifton BS8 3AW | - not rated | 774 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George Church of England Primary School Queen's Parade , Brandon Hill BS1 5XJ | - not rated | 820 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Park School Blackmoor's Lane , Bower Ashton BS3 2JL | 3out of 4 | 1,691 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Park School Blackmoor's Lane , Bower Ashton BS3 2JL | - not rated | 1,691 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | - not rated | 1,857 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,857 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 807 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 2,683 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bristol College Marksbury Road , Bedminster BS3 5JL | - not rated | 2,785 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 4,279 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchants' Academy Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ | - not rated | 4,762 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Merchants' Academy Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ | 1out of 4 | 4,824 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth's Hospital Berkeley Place , Clifton BS8 1JX | - not rated | 700 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bristol Beacon House , Queens Road BS8 1QU | - not rated | 983 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mander Portman Woodward School 10 Elmdale Road , Clifton BS8 1SL | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton High School College Road , Bristol BS8 3JD | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Cathedral School College Square , BS1 5TS | - not rated | 1,131 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raj Bari | 183 Hotwell Road | 140 yd | |
| The Galley | 133 Hotwell Road | 223 yd | |
| The Local Thai Bristol Ltd | 129-131 Hotwell Road | 223 yd | |
| The Grain Barge | Grain Barge, Hotwell Road | 232 yd | |
| Indian Rassasy | 275 Hotwell Road | 283 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lion | 19 Church Lane | 202 yd | |
| The Pump House | The Pump House, Merchants Road | 230 yd | |
| The Merchants Arms | Merchants Arms, 5 Merchants Road | 240 yd | |
| The Mardyke | 126-128 Hotwell Road | 259 yd | |
| The Bear | The Bear Hotel, 261 Hotwell Road | 283 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Pizza Company | 181a Hotwell Road | 141 yd | |
| Gert Lush | 9a Regent Street | 386 yd | |
| Clifton Village Fish Bar | 4 Princess Victoria Street | 568 yd | |
| Triangle Grill | 3-4 Triangle South | 913 yd | |
| Sorrento Pizza | 4 Triangle South | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 3a Princess Victoria Street | 541 yd | |
| Co-op | 23-27 Princess Victoria Street | 555 yd | |
| Waitrose | 85 Queens Road | 923 yd | |
| Langyu Bristol | 75 Queens Road | 940 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Central | 48-56 Queens Road | 990 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Fit Firm (Closed) Hotwell Road | health and fitness suite | 115 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth'S Hospital School QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL BERKELEY PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 691 yd |
| University Of Bristol (Swimming Pool) THE RICHMOND BUILDING THE RICHMOND BUILDING QUEENS ROAD | swimming pool | 749 yd |
| Gh Health & Fitness (Closed) Grove House Grove House Pembroke Grove | health and fitness suite | 916 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Bristol) CLIFTON PAVILION CLIFTON PAVILION QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 921 yd |
| Workout Bristol BREWERY COURT BREWERY COURT NORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 979 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Bristol Clifton) QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 989 yd |
| Clifton High School COLLEGE ROAD | swimming pool | 1,038 yd |
| Barrecore Bristol 8-10 8-10 WHITELADIES ROAD | 1,093 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 | 135.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.