Postcode BS8 2LX is located in an urban city, within the Central ward of Bristol, City of in the South West region, and forms part of the University & Brandon Hill area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below 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 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Royal Fort Garden.
University & Brandon Hill has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,489 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.
University & Brandon Hill has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.0% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 247 ft away from BS8 2LX.
University & Brandon Hill near BS8 2LX 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 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Clifton Down | N/A | Walking directions to Clifton Down |
| 0.5 mi | Redland | N/A | Walking directions to Redland |
| 0.9 mi | Montpelier | N/A | Walking directions to Montpelier |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Royal Fort Garden | Medium | Walking directions to Royal Fort Garden |
| 0.4 mi | Kingsdown Park | Small | Walking directions to Kingsdown Park |
| 0.4 mi | Clyde Park | Small | Walking directions to Clyde Park |
Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £447 per square foot) in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £850,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £665,000 | £547 |
| Terraced | 4 | £585,000 | £515 |
| Flats | 120 | £269,500 | £435 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £260,000 | £496,500 |
| 2017 | £252,000 | £560,000 |
| 2018 | £250,000 | £730,000 |
| 2019 | £280,000 | £610,000 |
| 2020 | £295,000 | — |
| 2021 | £295,000 | £610,000 |
| 2022 | £251,500 | £457,500 |
| 2023 | £272,500 | £805,555 |
| 2024 | £290,000 | £827,000 |
| 2025 | £275,000 | £475,000 |
| 2026 | £270,000 | £695,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £400 | £304 |
| 2017 | £437 | £430 |
| 2018 | £431 | £501 |
| 2019 | £449 | £457 |
| 2020 | £449 | — |
| 2021 | £471 | £373 |
| 2022 | £484 | £600 |
| 2023 | £455 | £417 |
| 2024 | £463 | £488 |
| 2025 | £456 | £329 |
| 2026 | £431 | £551 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS8 2LX.
In the BS8 2LX postcode area, located within University & Brandon Hill, there are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS8 2LX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | M&S Simply Food | 40A Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2AZ | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.1 mi | Cotham Off Licence | Abbotsford Road, Bristol, City of, BS6 6EF | Walking directions to Cotham Off Licence |
| 0.1 mi | 10+One Store | 107 Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2PB | Walking directions to 10+One Store |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2NN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Pan Asia Goodies | 5b Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2NN | Walking directions to Pan Asia Goodies |
Annual council tax rates for Bristol, City of district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BS8 2LX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ani Stafford-Townsend
Central - Elected 2 May 2024
Sibusiso Tshabalala
Central - Elected 2 May 2024
Carla Denyer
Bristol Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BS8 2LX records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 2LX in University & Brandon Hill is £275,000 (about £447 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BS8 2LX, including Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School (Good), Cotham School (Good) and University of Bristol. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BS8 2LX is Clifton Down, about 383 m away.
BS8 2LX scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,489 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 2LX is Carla Denyer (Green Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Ani Stafford-Townsend (Green Party) and Sibusiso Tshabalala (Green Party).
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.