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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 78 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
Flats43£326,000
Semi-Detached1£560,000
Terraced32£598,750

10 years median price trend in Hotwells

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

All postcodes in Hotwells

BS81BY

Bellevue Terrace

BS84LW

Windsor Terrace

BS84PR

Dowry Road

BS84RB

Goldney Road

BS84RQ

Argyle Place

BS81DQ

Constitution Hill

BS84NS

Hotwells

BS84RN

Ambra Vale South

BS84TH

Bellevue Crescent

BS84TP

Randall Road

BS84UB

Hotwell Road

BS81AL

Gordon Road

BS84NJ

Hotwell Road

BS84PU

Camden Terrace

BS84PX

Camden Terrace

BS84QW

Charles Place

BS84TQ

Hotwells

BS81ED

Clifton Road

BS81DS

Hotwells

BS81AA

Queen's Road

BS81AD

Richmond Terrace

BS81DB

Bellevue

BS84LR

Victoria Terrace

BS84QJ

Little Caroline Place

BS84RD

Ambra Vale West

BS84RP

Cliftonwood Terrace

BS84SF

Bear Yard Mews

BS84ST

Hotwell Road

BS84TR

Argyle Place

BS81AB

Queen's Road

BS81BT

Lower Clifton Hill

BS84TF

Bellevue Crescent

BS84TX

Church Lane

BS81DL

Hotwells

BS84NP

Clanage Road

BS84QF

Cumberland Basin Road

BS84SH

Dowry Square

BS81AP

Gordon Road

BS81JG

Meridian Place

BS84LB

Hotwells

BS84QL

Faraday Road

BS84TU

Cliftonwood Crescent

BS84PY

Clifton Vale Close

BS84UD

Explore Lane

BS84UH

Bellevue Crescent

BS81DD

Bellevue Terrace

BS81DX

Bellevue Cottages

BS81DZ

Hotwells

BS81EE

Burton Court

BS84ND

Albermarle Row

BS84NT

Hotwell Road

BS84SL

Dowry Square

BS84SP

Clifton Vale

BS84YA

Rownham Mead

BS81BG

Richmond Hill

BS81BX

Lower Clifton Hill

BS81EH

Burton Court

BS84LP

Windsor Place

Data Sources

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