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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 64 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
64
Deprivation level
4/10
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
30.33(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.52(-43%)
Vehicle crime
8.23(+184%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.5(0%)
Public order
5.49(-16%)
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 78 recent sales, the median property price is £398,000 in Hotwells area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 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
Flats50£325,500
Semi-Detached3£912,000
Terraced23£690,000
Detached2£712,500

10 years median price trend in Hotwells

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

All postcodes in Hotwells

BS84RY

Hotwell Road

BS84PR

Dowry Road

BS84LB

Princes Buildings

BS81JJ

Meridian Place

BS84SP

Hotwell Road

BS81BU

Lower Clifton Hill

BS84NQ

Hotwell Road

BS84SF

Hotwell Road

BS84ND

Hope Chapel Hill

BS81DB

Bellevue

BS84RJ

Ambrose Road

BS81AJ

Tottenham Place

BS84RB

Goldney Road

BS84SA

Hotwell Road

BS84UH

Bellevue Crescent

BS84PA

Polygon Road

BS84PU

Camden Terrace

BS84RT

Goldney Lane

BS81DX

Jacobs Wells Road

BS81DL

Clifton

BS81DY

Jacobs Wells Road

BS84QL

Dowry Place

BS81AW

Gordon Road

BS81AN

Dover Place

BS81DH

Gorse Lane

BS81AB

Richmond Terrace

BS84SR

Crosby Row

BS84RA

Goldney Avenue

BS84TB

Glentworth Road

BS84TL

Southernhay

BS81AE

Clifton Road

BS84NF

Hotwell Road

BS84RG

Ambra Terrace

BS84TR

Church Lane

BS84SH

Dowry Square

BS84QJ

Oldfield Place

BS84TT

Southernhay Crescent

BS84QQ

Oldfield Road

BS84PY

Clifton Vale Close

BS81EE

Burton Court

BS81AD

Richmond Terrace

BS84PX

Clifton Vale Close

BS84TY

Old School Lane

BS81BY

Meridian Vale

BS84YE

Rownham Mead

BS84YF

Rownham Mead

BS81BT

Lower Clifton Hill

BS84ST

Hotwell Road

BS84UR

Hotwell Road

BS84TP

Randall Road

BS84UJ

Hotwell Road

BS81EB

York Place

BS84RW

Ambra Vale

BS84PZ

Merchants Road

BS84TQ

White Hart Steps

BS81JL

Meridian Place

BS84PW

The Polygon

BS84RN

Ambra Vale South

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.