Postcode report
Is BS8 3SW a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About BS8 3SW: area rating, property, schools and local change
BS8 3SW is a postcode in Clifton, Bristol, City of, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BS8 3SW, then scores the surrounding small area 82/100 - top 2% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BS8 3SW are safety and health, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for BS8 3SW is based on North Somerset 006 Census 2021. It covers 13,360 residents, 221 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 82% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 6% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near BS8 3SW, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BS8 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £423k from 62 rolling sales, up 2.5% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 2 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BS8 3SW by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around BS8 3SW is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 4 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about BS8 3SW
Is BS8 3SW a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 82/100 (top 2% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near BS8 3SW?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
Are there kids clubs or activities near BS8 3SW?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for BS8 3SW?
LocaleIQ matched BS8 3SW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BS8 3SW?
The latest median sold price is £423k based on 62 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BS8 3SW?
LocaleIQ currently shows 4 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.