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BS8 2XT

Whiteladies Road

Clifton Down

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Detailed insights for BS8 2XT

Overview

Postcode BS8 2XT 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 low crime levels, with around 41.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% 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 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Granny Downs.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
4.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

2/10

Cotham has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,995 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Cotham has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.1%

Approximately 4.1% 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.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Cotham is £73,720 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 18 ft away from BS8 2XT.

Flood risk

No risk

Cotham near BS8 2XT 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BS8 2XT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Clifton Down

N/A

Walking directions to Clifton Down
0.7 mi

Redland

N/A

Walking directions to Redland

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BS8 2XT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miThe Granny DownsLargeWalking directions to The Granny Downs
0.4 miRedland GreenLargeWalking directions to Redland Green
0.1 miDurdham DownSmallWalking directions to Durdham Down

Area Profile

Population
539
Population density
9,423.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
19.13(+189%)
Other theft
8.79(+56%)
Violence and sexual offences
8.27(-75%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.27(+27%)
Vehicle crime
7.76(+168%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
391
72.68%
Other White
56
10.41%
Indian
18
3.35%
Other Asian
17
3.16%
White and Asian (mixed)
15
2.79%
Total population: 538

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
229
46.08%
Level 3 (A level)
217
43.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
4.83%
No qualifications
9
1.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
1.81%
Total 16+ residents: 497

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
100
46.08%
Owns outright
59
27.19%
Owns with a mortgage
43
19.82%
Other social rented
8
3.69%
Other forms of private rent
4
1.84%
Total households: 217

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 2XT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS8 2XT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Aug 2025211, Whiteladies Road, Bristol, BS8 2XSOtherFreehold£480,000
04 Sept 20255, St Vincents Hill, Bristol, BS6 6UPSemi-DetachedFreehold£425,000
31 Mar 2026Third Floor Flat, 162, Whiteladies Road, Bristol, BS8 2XZFlatsLeasehold£240,000
27 Mar 2025Woodbury Cottage, Woodbury Lane, Bristol, BS8 2SEFlatsLeasehold£295,000
16 Jun 20254, South Terrace, Bristol, BS6 6TGSemi-DetachedFreehold£811,000

Schools

In the BS8 2XT postcode area, located within Cotham, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BS8 2XT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Johns Church of England Primary School, CliftonVoluntary controlled school

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableBristol Steiner SchoolOther independent school

Requires improvement

0.5 miSecondaryRedland Green SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS8 2XT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BS8 2XT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miAsda213 Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2XSWalking directions to Asda
0.1 miSainsbury's Local140a Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2RSWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miWild Oats9-11 Lower Redland Road, Redland, Bristol, BS6 6TBWalking directions to Wild Oats
0.1 miTesco Express169 Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2RLWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miThe Better Food Company94a Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2QXWalking directions to The Better Food Company

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 2XT, 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)CothamE02003033
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bristol 022CE01014559
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BS8 2XT

Is BS8 2XT (Cotham) safe?

The area around BS8 2XT records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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.

What is the average house price near BS8 2XT?

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

What schools are near BS8 2XT?

There are 14 schools close to BS8 2XT, including St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton (Outstanding), Bristol Steiner School (Requires improvement) and Redland Green School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BS8 2XT?

The closest station to BS8 2XT is Clifton Down, about 621 m away.

How deprived is the area around BS8 2XT?

BS8 2XT scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,995 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BS8 2XT (Cotham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bristol Central covering BS8 2XT 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.