BS8 — BRISTOL | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in BS8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BS8 is £615,552, which is 37% above the Bristol average of £449,132.

Properties in BS8 cost 114.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BS8 have fallen 14.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£1,104,794	78
Semi-detached	£1,201,758	60
Terraced	£808,944	199
Flat	£416,177	897
All types	£615,552	1320

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in BS8

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 122.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BS8 has a crime rate significantly 51% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

39.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

6.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

10.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

18.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

27.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in BS8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BS8 has 8 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Clifton College	Other	Not inspected	mi
Clifton High School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Bristol Grammar School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Queen Elizabeth's Hospital	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

224,578

Population

Median Age

32%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

32.0%

Private rent

16.0%

Social rent

9.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BS8 are 348.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

348.0 Mbps

Avg Download

63.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

86%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BS8 is collected by Bristol Council. The Band D rate is £2,081/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

BS8 — BRISTOL

Area Summary

BS8 (BRISTOL) offers above-average property prices (£615,552, 114% above national average), higher-than-average crime (51% above national average), 8 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (348 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in BS8?

The average house price in BS8 (BRISTOL) is £615,552, based on 1320 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 114% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 14.6% over the past year.

Is BS8 a safe area to live?

Crime in BS8 is above the national average (122.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (39.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (18.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in BS8?

There are 8 schools in or near BS8. 25% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in BS8?

Council tax in BS8 is collected by Bristol Council. The Band D rate is £2,081 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in BS8?

The average broadband download speed in BS8 is 348 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 92% of premises, ultrafast to 86%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in BS8 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 32% of homes in BS8 are owner-occupied. 16% are privately rented and 9% are social housing. The total population is approximately 224,578.