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About

Hotwells is a residential area in Bristol, located southwest of the city centre along the River Avon. It sits between the Clifton Suspension Bridge and the Floating Harbour, with views of the gorge and nearby hills. The area has a mix of Georgian and Victorian terraced houses, alongside modern apartments, reflecting its industrial and maritime history.

Hotwells is known for its proximity to attractions like the SS Great Britain and the Cumberland Basin. The area has local pubs, cafes, and independent shops, with easy access to the Harbourside and Clifton. Public transport links include buses and ferry services, connecting it to central Bristol and beyond. The community is a blend of long-term residents and newcomers, drawn by its riverside location and historic character.

Area overview

On average Hotwells has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Hotwells is £56,200 per year. There are 1 schools in Hotwells: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
12.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hotwells Population
6,924
Population density
10,938.4 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,087
73.46%
Other White
658
9.5%
African
162
2.34%
Indian
134
1.94%
White and Asian (mixed)
126
1.82%
Total population: 6,925

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,171
41.16%
Owns outright
624
21.93%
Owns with a mortgage
564
19.82%
Social rents from council
205
7.21%
Other social rented
193
6.78%
Total households: 2,845

Property prices in Hotwells

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £442,500 in Hotwells area, with individual transactions ranging from £151,000 up to £1,800,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hotwells in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hotwells over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£712,500
Flats41£330,000
Semi-Detached1£560,000
Terraced30£585,000

10 years median price trend in Hotwells

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hotwells.

All postcodes in Hotwells

BS84RG

Hotwells

BS81DG

Bellevue Crescent

BS81FF

Constitution Hill

BS84NG

Hopechapel Hill

BS84PW

Polygon Road

BS84UU

Hotwell Road

BS84YB

Cumberland Basin Road

BS81AN

Hotwells

BS84RF

Ambra Vale

BS84RA

Goldney Avenue

BS84RE

Ambra Vale East

BS84TS

St Edward's Road

BS81BU

Lower Clifton Hill

BS84LY

Albermarle Row

BS84PA

Polygon Road

BS81DH

Gorse Lane

BS84PP

Cornwallis Avenue

BS84QR

Little Caroline Place

BS81DU

Hotwells

BS81LD

Clifton Road

BS84QQ

Charles Place

BS84TE

Bellevue Cottages

BS84TN

Clifton Wood Road

BS84UT

Hotwell Road

BS84UQ

Hotwell Road

BS81AX

Wetherell Place

BS84NN

Hotwell Road

BS84RH

Ambra Vale East

BS84UP

Hotwell Road

BS81EU

Hotwells

BS81JL

Meridian Place

BS84LX

Glendale

BS84TL

Cliftonwood Crescent

BS84YD

Rownham Mead

BS84DF

Hotwell Road

BS84LS

Cornwallis Crescent

BS84NW

Granby Hill

BS84US

Hotwell Road

BS81AW

Gordon Road

BS81DJ

Gorse Lane

BS84QG

Sandford Road

BS81FE

Richmond Lane

BS84LA

The Paragon

BS84NA

Hotwells

BS84PS

St Vincent's Road

BS84TA

Clifton Wood Road

BS84TB

Glentworth Road

BS84YE

Rownham Mead

BS81DT

Hotwells

BS84RU

Dock Gate Lane

BS81AJ

Hotwells

BS84NF

Hotwell Road

BS84NE

North Green Street

BS84TT

Cliftonwood Crescent

BS81AE

Clifton Road

BS81EB

York Place

BS81JJ

Meridian Place

BS84LZ

Cumberland Place

BS84NH

Hotwell Road

BS84RW

Ambra Vale

BS84SA

Hotwell Road

BS84TD

Bellevue Crescent

BS84TJ

Southernhay Avenue

BS84UR

Hotwell Road

BS84LU

Granby Hill

BS84PN

Glendale

BS84PQ

Pooles Wharf Court

BS84PT

Clifton Vale

BS84RJ

Ambrose Road

BS84SD

Bear Yard Mews

BS84SR

Crosby Row

BS84UJ

Hotwell Road

BS84LJ

Victoria Terrace

BS84PD

Pooles Wharf Court

BS84TW

Church Lane

BS81AH

York Place

BS81AR

Frederick Place

BS84PB

Pooles Wharf Court

BS84RY

Dock Gate Lane

BS84UL

Clifton Wood Road

BS84RT

Hotwells

BS84TY

Church Lane

BS81DF

Constitution Hill

BS84LT

Granby Hill

BS84QB

Hotwells

BS84RL

Ambra Vale

BS84LH

Granby Hill

BS84LQ

Cumberland Place

BS84PZ

Charles Place

BS84SN

Hotwell Road

BS84UN

Ambra Vale

BS84YF

Rownham Mead

BS81DY

Hotwells

BS84QD

Hotwells

BS84SW

Hotwell Road

BS84TG

Bellevue Cottages

BS81DA

Bellevue

BS81EF

Richmond Terrace

BS84NQ

Hotwell Road

BS84TZ

Cliftonwood Terrace

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.