Hotwell Road is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS8 4UF is located in the Hotwells and Harbourside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol West. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hotwell Road, Bristol, BS8 4UF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS8 4UJ, BS8 4TU, BS8 4TT, BS8 4TY, BS8 4UT, BS8 4TJ, BS8 4TS, BS8 4UU, BS8 4TR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS8 4UF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 44.2% | 49.2% | 5.0% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 55.8% | 50.8% | -5.0% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 4UF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.9% 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 | 54.3% | 61.9% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 24.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.8% | 27.9% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -16.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.2% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 6.5% | -6.9% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (92.8%) 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 | 56.4% | 53.4% | -3.0% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 39.4% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 5.8% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -6.9% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 4UF this area, 4.1% 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 65.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 3.5% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 4.7% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -8.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 18% | 1.5% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.4% | 65.1% | 4.7% | 33.8% | 31.3% |
| Other | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.8% | 0.6% | -3.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 87.8% | 89.8% | 2.0% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 78.6% 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 | 86.6% | 78.6% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 10.8% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 3.9% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.8% | 78% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 5.8% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 7.4% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 4.4% | -0.3% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.9% | 37.2% | 20.7% |
| Christian | 28.4% | 46.2% | -17.8% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hotwell Road was 73.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.1% higher than the Clifton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hotwell Road has the 31st highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Clifton and the 586th lowest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 12 The Leading Edge, 80 Hotwell Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2006-04-03 | £448,432 |
| Apartment 12 The Leading Edge, 80 Hotwell Road, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £242,000 | 2003-01-22 | £569,613 |
BS8 4UF 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 4UF 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 | 154 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 46 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| 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 | 1,870 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 | 2,586 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 | 2,596 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 | 3,302 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle West Early Years Centre Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN | 3out of 4 | 3,346 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 | 723 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School Royal Park , Clifton BS8 3AW | 3out of 4 | 857 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cathedral Primary School College Square , BS1 5TS | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Gate Primary School Ashton Gate Road , BS3 1SZ | 4out of 4 | 915 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southville Primary School Merrywood Rd and Myrtle St , Southville BS3 1EB | 3out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 887 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,765 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Park School Blackmoor's Lane , Bower Ashton BS3 2JL | 3out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Somerset Square , BS1 6RT | 4out of 4 | 1,916 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | 4out of 4 | 2,633 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 | 561 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 | 1out of 4 | 4,716 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 582 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Grammar School University Road , BS8 1SR | - not rated | 1,109 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton High School College Road , BS8 3JD | - not rated | 1,163 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bristol Senate House , Tyndall Avenue BS8 1TH | - not rated | 1,243 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton College Guthrie Road , Clifton BS8 3EZ | - not rated | 1,513 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grain Barge | Grain Barge, Hotwell Road | 218 yd | |
| The Galley | 133 Hotwell Road | 230 yd | |
| The Local Thai Bristol Ltd | 129-131 Hotwell Road | 230 yd | |
| The Harbourside Kitchen | Ss Great Britain, Great Western Dockyard, Gas Ferry Road | 275 yd | |
| House of Flavours bristol limited | 2 Jacobs Wells Road | 295 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mardyke | 126-128 Hotwell Road | 138 yd | |
| The Lion | 19 Church Lane | 160 yd | |
| The Myrtle Tree | Myrtle Tree, 127 St Georges Road | 315 yd | |
| Bag of Nails | 141 St Georges Road | 315 yd | |
| The Orchard Inn | The Orchard, 12 Hanover Place | 372 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Pizza Company | 181a Hotwell Road | 363 yd | |
| Gert Lush | 9a Regent Street | 682 yd | |
| LE Boeuf & Lobster | Millennuim Square, Explore Lane | 695 yd | |
| Triangle Grill | 3-4 Triangle South | 798 yd | |
| Sorrento Pizza | 4 Triangle South | 801 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 3a Princess Victoria Street | 833 yd | |
| Langyu Bristol | 75 Queens Road | 846 yd | |
| Waitrose | 85 Queens Road | 859 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Central | 48-56 Queens Road | 866 yd | |
| Co-op | 23-27 Princess Victoria Street | 871 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Fit Firm (Closed) Hotwell Road | health and fitness suite | 301 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth'S Hospital School QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL BERKELEY PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 592 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bristol Harbourside) PURE GYM PURE GYM EXPLORE LANE | health and fitness suite | 744 yd |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School COLLEGE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 794 yd |
| University Of Bristol (Swimming Pool) THE RICHMOND BUILDING THE RICHMOND BUILDING QUEENS ROAD | swimming pool | 828 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Bristol) CLIFTON PAVILION CLIFTON PAVILION QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 854 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Bristol Clifton) QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 867 yd |
| Bristol Ice Rink (John Nike Leisuresport) (Closed) Frogmore Street | ice rinks | 907 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Bristol Royal Hotel) Bristol Marriott Royal Bristol Marriott Royal College Green | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 922 yd |
| Workout Bristol BREWERY COURT BREWERY COURT NORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 958 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.