Postcode BS8 4LW is located in an urban city, within the Clifton ward of Bristol, City of in the South West region, and forms part of the Hotwells area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.7 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 Hotwells is £65,602 per year. The nearest station is Clifton Down, about 1.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Brunel Open Space.
Hotwells has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,891 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Hotwells has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hotwells is £65,602 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 192 ft away from BS8 4LW.
Hotwells near BS8 4LW 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Brunel Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Brunel Open Space |
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Square | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Square |
Based on 184 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £531 per square foot) in Clifton area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £2,450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £1,175,000 | £687 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £1,122,500 | £509 |
| Terraced | 30 | £778,750 | £533 |
| Flats | 142 | £392,500 | £521 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £2,500,000 | £375,000 | £1,050,000 | £750,000 |
| 2017 | £895,000 | £365,000 | £750,000 | £715,000 |
| 2018 | £615,000 | £350,000 | £940,000 | £686,000 |
| 2019 | £1,085,000 | £350,000 | £802,500 | £630,000 |
| 2020 | £1,187,000 | £384,000 | £765,000 | £710,000 |
| 2021 | £676,000 | £390,000 | £1,300,000 | £742,500 |
| 2022 | £1,203,750 | £370,525 | £1,275,000 | £904,000 |
| 2023 | £775,000 | £407,000 | £900,000 | £815,000 |
| 2024 | £1,712,500 | £400,000 | £1,475,000 | £805,000 |
| 2025 | £1,500,000 | £373,000 | £1,170,000 | £845,000 |
| 2026 | £820,000 | £393,750 | £927,250 | £695,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £538 | £428 | £417 | £441 |
| 2017 | £420 | £434 | £514 | £462 |
| 2018 | £440 | £443 | £491 | £443 |
| 2019 | £521 | £445 | £624 | £458 |
| 2020 | £563 | £466 | £478 | £494 |
| 2021 | £480 | £470 | £445 | £489 |
| 2022 | £681 | £501 | £534 | £536 |
| 2023 | £640 | £511 | £567 | £550 |
| 2024 | £431 | £513 | £493 | £567 |
| 2025 | £590 | £519 | £543 | £552 |
| 2026 | £794 | £544 | £417 | £449 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS8 4LW.
In the BS8 4LW postcode area, located within Hotwells, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS8 4LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 23-27 Princess Victoria Street, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 4BX | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Regent Street Convenience Store | 22 Regent Street, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 4HG | Walking directions to Regent Street Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 32-34 Regent Street, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 4HU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 181b Hotwell Road, Hotwells, Bristol, BS8 4SA | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Shop'N Drive | Dock Gate Lane, Bristol, City of, BS8 4RY | Walking directions to Shop'N Drive |
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 4LW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jerome Thomas
Clifton - Elected 2 May 2024
Paula O'Rourke
Clifton - Elected 2 May 2024
Carla Denyer
Bristol Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BS8 4LW records about 83 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around BS8 4LW in Hotwells is £450,000 (about £531 per square foot) based on 184 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to BS8 4LW, including Hotwells Primary School (Good), Christ Church Church of England Primary School (Good) and Clifton High School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BS8 4LW scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,891 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 4LW is Carla Denyer (Green Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jerome Thomas (Green Party) and Paula O'Rourke (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.