Area360 logo

Postcode insights

BS8 2BN

Oakfield Grove

Clifton Down

Interactive map showing BS8 2BN and surrounding area

Detailed insights for BS8 2BN

Overview

Postcode BS8 2BN is located in an urban city, within the Clifton Down ward of Bristol, City of in the South West region, and forms part of the Clifton East area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Clifton East is £76,399 per year. The nearest station is Clifton Down, about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Royal Fort Garden.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Clifton East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,720 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Clifton East has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.9%

Approximately 2.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Clifton East is £76,399 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BS8 2BN.

Flood risk

No risk

Clifton East near BS8 2BN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Clifton Down located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BS8 2BN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Clifton Down

N/A

Walking directions to Clifton Down
0.8 mi

Redland

N/A

Walking directions to Redland

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BS8 2BN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miRoyal Fort GardenMediumWalking directions to Royal Fort Garden
0.3 miVictoria SquareSmallWalking directions to Victoria Square
0.4 miBerkeley SquareSmallWalking directions to Berkeley Square

Area Profile

Population
346
Population density
18,502.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.14(+41%)
Other theft
10.54(+87%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.43(+45%)
Vehicle crime
7.21(+149%)
Burglary
6.66(+140%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
280
80.69%
Other White
23
6.63%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
2.31%
Other Asian
7
2.02%
Other
6
1.73%
Total population: 347

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
158
47.45%
Level 4+ (Degree)
152
45.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
9
2.7%
No qualifications
7
2.1%
Apprenticeship
3
0.9%
Total 16+ residents: 333

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
82
58.99%
Owns with a mortgage
31
22.3%
Owns outright
19
13.67%
Other social rented
3
2.16%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.16%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Clifton Down

Median price£417,500
Price per sq ft£507
Sales (last 12 months)150
Typical range (middle 50%)£323K – £599K

Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £417,500 (about £507 per square foot) in Clifton Down area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £2,400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Clifton Down over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£1,252,500£593
Semi-Detached16£965,000£523
Terraced15£725,000£495
Flats115£361,000£502

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Clifton Down

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clifton Down.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,005,000£320,000£938,000£775,000
2017£999,999£360,000£815,000£618,500
2018£490,500£339,375£1,085,000£643,000
2019£365,000£1,032,500£607,500
2020£461,000£381,000£745,000£710,000
2021£1,250,000£356,500£1,200,000£635,000
2022£725,000£392,000£1,350,000£1,066,500
2023£1,197,500£400,000£1,250,000£710,000
2024£2,215,000£407,950£951,074£727,500
2025£802,500£352,500£1,140,000£760,000
2026£1,675,000£377,500£792,500£700,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clifton Down.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clifton Down.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,107£435£419£453
2017£615£429£468£481
2018£459£418£498£387
2019£426£412£513
2020£428£465£459£472
2021£522£477£485£477
2022£560£495£547£510
2023£656£524£504£520
2024£479£508£555£596
2025£643£503£560£491
2026£538£499£520£631
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clifton Down.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Clifton Down in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS8 2BN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS8 2BN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 2025Ground Floor Flat, 4, Oakfield Grove, Bristol, BS8 2BNFlatsLeasehold£383,000
08 Aug 2025Flat 2, 12, Oakfield Grove, Bristol, BS8 2BNFlatsLeasehold£400,000
30 Jul 2025Courtyard House, Oakfield Grove, Bristol, BS8 2BNOtherFreehold£1,200,000
13 Jun 2025Ground Floor Flat, 4, Oakfield Grove, Bristol, BS8 2BNFlatsLeasehold£289,500
31 Mar 2025Flat 1, Oakfield Mansions, 6 - 10, Oakfield Grove, Bristol, BS8 2BNFlatsLeasehold£670,000

Schools

In the BS8 2BN postcode area, located within Clifton East, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BS8 2BN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryChrist Church Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicableClifton High SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableBristol Grammar SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS8 2BN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BS8 2BN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miClifton Convenience Store108-110 Queen's Road, Bristol, BS8 1NFWalking directions to Clifton Convenience Store
0.2 miM&S Simply Food40A Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2AZWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.2 miClifton Mini MarketAlma Vale Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2HSWalking directions to Clifton Mini Market
0.3 miLittle Waitrose85 Queen's Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1QSWalking directions to Little Waitrose
0.3 miThe Ten O'Clock ShopQueen's Road, Bristol, City of, BS8 1ABWalking directions to The Ten O'Clock Shop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bristol, City of district (2025-26).

Band A£1,723
Band B£2,010
Band C£2,297
Band D£2,584
Band E£3,158
Band F£3,732
Band G£4,306
Band H£5,168

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BS8 2BN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

George Simon Calascione

Clifton Down - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Serena Ralston

Clifton Down - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Member of parliament

Carla Denyer

Bristol Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Green Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictBristol, City ofE06000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyBristol CentralE14001131
WardClifton DownE05010894
ParishBristol, City of, unparished areaE43000019
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Clifton EastE02003037
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bristol 026AE01014551
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BS8 2BN

Is BS8 2BN (Clifton East) safe?

The area around BS8 2BN records about 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, vehicle crime and other theft.

What is the average house price near BS8 2BN?

The median sale price around BS8 2BN in Clifton East is £417,500 (about £507 per square foot) based on 150 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BS8 2BN?

There are 18 schools close to BS8 2BN, including Christ Church Church of England Primary School (Good), Clifton High School and Bristol Grammar School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BS8 2BN?

The closest station to BS8 2BN is Clifton Down, about 541 m away.

How deprived is the area around BS8 2BN?

BS8 2BN scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,720 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BS8 2BN (Clifton East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bristol Central covering BS8 2BN is Carla Denyer (Green Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: George Simon Calascione (Green Party) and Serena Ralston (Green Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.