Postcode BS8 4RJ 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Brandon Hill Park.
Hotwells has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,519 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Hotwells has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.9% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 174 ft away from BS8 4RJ.
Hotwells near BS8 4RJ 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Clifton Down | N/A | Walking directions to Clifton Down |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Brandon Hill Park | Large | Walking directions to Brandon Hill Park |
| 0.5 mi | Brunel Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Brunel Open Space |
| 0.3 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 4RJ.
In the BS8 4RJ postcode area, located within Hotwells, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS8 4RJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 181b Hotwell Road, Hotwells, Bristol, BS8 4SA | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.1 mi | Shop'N Drive | Dock Gate Lane, Bristol, City of, BS8 4RY | Walking directions to Shop'N Drive |
| 0.3 mi | Regent Street Convenience Store | 22 Regent Street, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 4HG | Walking directions to Regent Street Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 1 Mardyke Ferry Road, Hotwells, Bristol, BS1 6TT | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 32-34 Regent Street, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 4HU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 4RJ, 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 4RJ records about 98 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 4RJ in Hotwells is £450,000 (about £531 per square foot) based on 184 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to BS8 4RJ, including Hotwells Primary School (Good), Queen Elizabeth's Hospital and City of Bristol College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BS8 4RJ is Clifton Down, about 1,586 m away.
BS8 4RJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,519 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 4RJ 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.