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About

Hotwells sits where the Floating Harbour meets the tidal River Avon, on the north bank at the mouth of the Avon Gorge. The area takes its name from mineral springs that were used as a spa from the 18th century; Hotwell Road and a few surviving terraces recall that period. The waterfront is defined by quays, moorings and a string of small boatyards, with streets that step up from the harbour edge into tight-knit residential pockets. Commercial activity is mainly local: workshops, cafes, pubs and marine businesses clustered close to the water.

At the western edge the Cumberland Basin and the harbour lock form the engineered link between the floating water and the tidal river. Underfall Yard sits beside the basin; its system of sluices, culverts and pumps continues to control water levels for the Floating Harbour. Long-established boat repair sheds and crane bases sit alongside newer uses for former industrial buildings, and the quayside provides direct, level access to boats and riverside walks.

Area overview

On average Hotwells has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65 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 per household in Hotwells is £65,602 per year. There are 1 schools in Hotwells: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hotwells is home to around 6,924 people, with a population density of about 10,938.4 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.61(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.94(-47%)
Vehicle crime
7.94(+173%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.93(+6%)
Public order
6.07(-8%)
South West average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,453
54.11%
Level 3 (A level)
1,984
31.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
363
5.69%
No qualifications
272
4.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
162
2.54%
Total 16+ residents: 6,382

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 72 recent sales, the median property price is £419,350 in Hotwells area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £1,565,000.

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
Flats44£328,000
Semi-Detached1£560,000
Terraced25£682,500

10 years median price trend in Hotwells

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

All postcodes in Hotwells

BS81DG

Constitution Hill

BS81FF

Constitution Hill

BS84UU

Hotwell Road

BS84YB

Rownham Mead

BS84RG

Ambra Terrace

BS84NG

Hotwell Road

BS84PW

The Polygon

BS81AN

Dover Place

BS84RA

Goldney Avenue

BS84RF

Ambra Vale East

BS84TS

St Edwards Road

BS84LY

Albermarle Row

BS84RE

Ambra Vale East

BS81BU

Lower Clifton Hill

BS84PA

Polygon Road

BS84QR

Little Caroline Place

BS81DH

Gorse Lane

BS84PP

Cornwallis Avenue

BS81LD

Clifton Road

BS84QQ

Oldfield Road

BS84UT

Hotwell Road

BS81DU

Jacobs Wells Road

BS84TE

Bellevue Crescent

BS84TN

Clifton Wood Road

BS84NN

Hotwell Road

BS84RH

Argyle Place

BS84UP

Hotwell Road

BS81AX

Wetherell Place

BS81EU

Jacobs Wells Road

BS84LX

Hope Square

BS84TL

Southernhay

BS81JL

Meridian Place

BS84YD

Rownham Mead

BS84DF

Hotwell Road

BS84LS

Granby Hill

BS84NW

Granby Hill

BS84US

Hotwell Road

BS81DJ

Jacobs Wells Road

BS81AW

Gordon Road

BS84QG

Sandford Road

BS84NA

Albermarle Terrace

BS81FE

Richmond Lane

BS84LA

The Paragon

BS84PS

St Vincents Road

BS84TA

Clifton Wood Road

BS84TB

Glentworth Road

BS84YE

Rownham Mead

BS84RU

Hotwell Road

BS81DT

Jacobs Wells Road

BS81AJ

Tottenham Place

BS84NF

Hotwell Road

BS84TT

Southernhay Crescent

BS84NE

North Green Street

BS81AE

Clifton Road

BS84LZ

Cumberland Place

BS81EB

York Place

BS81JJ

Meridian Place

BS84NH

Hotwell Road

BS84RW

Ambra Vale

BS84SA

Hotwell Road

BS84TD

Hillside

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

BS84PD

Pooles Wharf Court

BS84LJ

Victoria Terrace

BS84TW

Clifton Wood Road

BS84PB

Pooles Wharf Court

BS84RY

Hotwell Road

BS84UL

Clifton Wood Road

BS81AH

York Place

BS81AR

Wetherell Place

BS84RT

Goldney Lane

BS84TY

Old School Lane

BS81DF

Hill View

BS84LT

Granby Hill

BS84QB

Christina Terrace

BS84RL

Ambrose Villas

BS84SN

Hotwell Road

BS84YF

Rownham Mead

BS84LH

Granby Hill

BS84LQ

Cumberland Place

BS84PZ

Merchants Road

BS84UN

Hotwell Road

BS81DY

Jacobs Wells Road

BS84QD

Merchants Road

BS84SW

Hotwell Road

BS84TG

Bellevue Cottages

BS81EF

Richmond Terrace

BS81DA

Bellevue

BS84NQ

Hotwell Road

BS81BY

Meridian Vale

BS84RB

Goldney Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.