Postcode BS8 2RA 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 Cotham area. It has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cotham is £73,720 per year. The nearest station is Clifton Down, about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Durdham Down.
Cotham has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,109 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.
Cotham has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Cotham is £73,720 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 38 ft away from BS8 2RA.
Cotham near BS8 2RA 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 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Clifton Down | N/A | Walking directions to Clifton Down |
| 0.6 mi | Redland | N/A | Walking directions to Redland |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Durdham Down | Small | Walking directions to Durdham Down |
| 0.2 mi | Clyde Park | Small | Walking directions to Clyde Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £1,252,500 | £593 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £965,000 | £523 |
| Terraced | 15 | £725,000 | £495 |
| Flats | 115 | £361,000 | £502 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS8 2RA.
In the BS8 2RA postcode area, located within Cotham, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS8 2RA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | The Better Food Company | 94a Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2QX | Walking directions to The Better Food Company |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 169 Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2RL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Wild Oats | 9-11 Lower Redland Road, Redland, Bristol, BS6 6TB | Walking directions to Wild Oats |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 140a Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2RS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 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 2RA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
George Simon Calascione
Clifton Down - Elected 2 May 2024
Serena Ralston
Clifton Down - Elected 2 May 2024
Carla Denyer
Bristol Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BS8 2RA records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 2RA in Cotham is £417,500 (about £507 per square foot) based on 150 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to BS8 2RA, including St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton (Outstanding), Bristol Steiner School (Requires improvement) and Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BS8 2RA is Clifton Down, about 306 m away.
BS8 2RA scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,109 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 2RA 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).
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.