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BS8 4UQ

Hotwell Road

Hotwells and Harbourside

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Detailed insights for BS8 4UQ

Overview

Postcode BS8 4UQ is located in an urban city, within the Hotwells and Harbourside 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 Bedminster, about 1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Brandon Hill Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
5.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Hotwells has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.7%

Approximately 5.7% 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.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Hotwells is £65,602 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 22 ft away from BS8 4UQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Hotwells near BS8 4UQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bedminster located about 1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BS8 4UQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Bedminster

N/A

Walking directions to Bedminster
1 mi

Clifton Down

N/A

Walking directions to Clifton Down

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BS8 4UQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miBrandon Hill ParkLargeWalking directions to Brandon Hill Park
0.5 miVictoria SquareSmallWalking directions to Victoria Square
0.4 miCollege GreenSmallWalking directions to College Green

Area Profile

Population
350
Population density
10,479 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.89(+64%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.72(-8%)
Public order
10.29(+57%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.29(+59%)
Other theft
8.58(+52%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
268
77.01%
Other White
41
11.78%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
2.87%
Indian
6
1.72%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
1.72%
Total population: 348

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
214
68.37%
Level 3 (A level)
58
18.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
6.39%
No qualifications
9
2.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
6
1.92%
Total 16+ residents: 313

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
54
34.39%
Owns outright
45
28.66%
Owns with a mortgage
42
26.75%
Other social rented
9
5.73%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.82%
Total households: 157

Property prices in Hotwells and Harbourside

Median price£344,000
Price per sq ft£465
Sales (last 12 months)81
Typical range (middle 50%)£275K – £420K

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £344,000 (about £465 per square foot) in Hotwells and Harbourside area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £2,150,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hotwells and Harbourside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced11£500,000£478
Flats70£330,000£465

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hotwells and Harbourside

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hotwells and Harbourside.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£310,000£480,000
2017£285,237£572,500
2018£280,000£489,500
2019£321,350£415,000
2020£345,000£532,500
2021£315,000£545,000
2022£319,000£650,000
2023£315,000£519,000
2024£340,000£607,500
2025£335,000£515,000
2026£322,500£575,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hotwells and Harbourside.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hotwells and Harbourside.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£417£343
2017£403£387
2018£441£459
2019£458£417
2020£458£403
2021£439£425
2022£481£530
2023£456£465
2024£500£453
2025£475£451
2026£465£530
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hotwells and Harbourside.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hotwells and Harbourside in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS8 4UQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS8 4UQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Feb 20268, Southernhay Avenue, Bristol, BS8 4TJTerracedFreehold£610,000
04 Jun 2025Flat 1, The Leading Edge, 80, Hotwell Road, Bristol, BS8 4UJFlatsLeasehold£392,000
08 Oct 2025Flat O, Harbours Edge, 12, Hotwell Road, Bristol, BS8 4UDFlatsLeasehold£260,000
18 Mar 2025Flat 34, Capricorn Place, Hotwell Road, Bristol, BS8 4UAFlatsLeasehold£770,000
23 May 2025Flat 1, Sydney Villa, Southernhay, Bristol, BS8 4TLFlatsLeasehold£315,000

Schools

In the BS8 4UQ postcode area, located within Hotwells, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BS8 4UQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 mi16 plusCity of Bristol CollegeFurther education

Good

0.3 miNot applicableQueen Elizabeth's HospitalOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryCathedral Primary SchoolFree schools

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS8 4UQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BS8 4UQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miShop'N DriveDock Gate Lane, Bristol, City of, BS8 4RYWalking directions to Shop'N Drive
0.2 miClements Convenience87 Saint Georges Road, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 5URWalking directions to Clements Convenience
0.2 miMorrisons Daily1 Mardyke Ferry Road, Hotwells, Bristol, BS1 6TTWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miSpar181b Hotwell Road, Hotwells, Bristol, BS8 4SAWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miCo-op Food171-178 Coronation Road, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1RFWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 4UQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Patrick McAllister

Hotwells & Harbourside - 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
ParishBristol, City of, unparished areaE43000019
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)HotwellsE02003045
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bristol 034BE01014549
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1991-09-01

Frequently asked questions about BS8 4UQ

Is BS8 4UQ (Hotwells) safe?

The area around BS8 4UQ 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.

What is the average house price near BS8 4UQ?

The median sale price around BS8 4UQ in Hotwells is £344,000 (about £465 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BS8 4UQ?

There are 19 schools close to BS8 4UQ, including City of Bristol College (Good), Queen Elizabeth's Hospital and Cathedral Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BS8 4UQ?

The closest station to BS8 4UQ is Bedminster, about 1,582 m away.

How deprived is the area around BS8 4UQ?

BS8 4UQ 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).

Who represents BS8 4UQ (Hotwells) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bristol Central covering BS8 4UQ is Carla Denyer (Green Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Patrick McAllister (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.