Postcode BS8 1HL is located in an urban city, within the Hotwells and Harbourside ward of Bristol, City of in the South West region, and forms part of the University & Brandon Hill area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 276.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.2× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in University & Brandon Hill is £66,125 per year. The nearest station is Clifton Down, about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Brandon Hill Park.
University & Brandon Hill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,766 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.
University & Brandon Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 276.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in University & Brandon Hill is £66,125 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 221 ft away from BS8 1HL.
University & Brandon Hill near BS8 1HL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Clifton Down located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Clifton Down | N/A | Walking directions to Clifton Down |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Brandon Hill Park | Large | Walking directions to Brandon Hill Park |
| 0.3 mi | Royal Fort Garden | Medium | Walking directions to Royal Fort Garden |
| 0.5 mi | Victoria Square | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Square |
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 (about £465 per square foot) in Hotwells and Harbourside area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £2,150,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £1,090,000 | £531 |
| Terraced | 11 | £515,000 | £451 |
| Flats | 73 | £330,000 | £465 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £307,500 | £470,000 |
| 2017 | £285,237 | £572,500 |
| 2018 | £280,000 | £489,500 |
| 2019 | £321,350 | £415,000 |
| 2020 | £345,000 | £532,500 |
| 2021 | £315,000 | £545,000 |
| 2022 | £319,000 | £650,000 |
| 2023 | £315,000 | £519,000 |
| 2024 | £340,000 | £607,500 |
| 2025 | £332,500 | £515,000 |
| 2026 | £335,000 | £725,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £422 | £358 |
| 2017 | £403 | £387 |
| 2018 | £441 | £459 |
| 2019 | £458 | £417 |
| 2020 | £458 | £403 |
| 2021 | £439 | £425 |
| 2022 | £481 | £530 |
| 2023 | £456 | £465 |
| 2024 | £500 | £453 |
| 2025 | £474 | £451 |
| 2026 | £458 | £456 |
There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS8 1HL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2026 | Flat 4, Berkeley House, Charlotte Street, Bristol, BS1 5PY | Flats | Leasehold | £367,500 | |
| 04 Dec 2025 | Flat 3, Berkeley House, Charlotte Street, Bristol, BS1 5PY | Flats | Leasehold | £186,500 | |
| 23 Jun 2025 | Flat 37, Berkeley House, Charlotte Street, Bristol, BS1 5PY | Flats | Leasehold | £340,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | Flat 4, 12, Charlotte Street, Bristol, BS1 5PX | Flats | Leasehold | £355,000 | |
| 13 Oct 2025 | Flat 3, 12, Charlotte Street, Bristol, BS1 5PX | Flats | Leasehold | £330,000 |
In the BS8 1HL postcode area, located within University & Brandon Hill, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS8 1HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisa express | 15-19 Queen's Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1QE | Walking directions to Nisa express |
| 0.1 mi | St news | 57 Queen's Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1QL | Walking directions to St news |
| 0.1 mi | 168 Oriental | 52 Park Street, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 5JN | Walking directions to 168 Oriental |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 48-56 Queen's Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1RE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Shop'N Drive | Park Street, Bristol, City of, BS1 5ER | Walking directions to Shop'N Drive |
Annual council tax rates for Bristol, City of district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BS8 1HL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Patrick McAllister
Hotwells & Harbourside - Elected 2 May 2024
Carla Denyer
Bristol Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BS8 1HL records about 277 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around BS8 1HL in University & Brandon Hill is £345,000 (about £465 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BS8 1HL, including Queen Elizabeth's Hospital, Bristol Grammar School and City of Bristol College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BS8 1HL is Clifton Down, about 1,173 m away.
BS8 1HL scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,766 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bristol Central covering BS8 1HL is Carla Denyer (Green Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Patrick McAllister (Green Party).