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BS8 4UA Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Bristol, City of

High crime rate7.4/10

Violence And Sexual OffencesAnti Social BehaviourOther TheftVehicle Crime…and 2 more

Trend -10% versus prior comparable archive

Higher-income area 6.7/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 7/10England
Median sold price£423kBS8 sample - 94 sales
Recent change+2.5%month-on-month
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for England
Main ethnic groupWhite
Immediate area86.2%Average for England82.2%
Significant presencewhite other, asian chinese, white irish
Immediate area14.9%Average for England
Main religionNo religion
Immediate area55.8%Average for England
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area5,617Average for England3,535
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area89.1%Average for England60.4%
Main tenurePrivately rented
Immediate area50.5%Average for England20.1%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area70.2%Average for England

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Heavy private rental50.5% dominant

Owned33.4%
Private rent50.5%
Social rent13.9%

Plenty of well-rated schools 12 within 1 mile

Kids clubs

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Child-friendly activities nearby 12 matched

Cygnets Art School Bristol City Centre | Autumn Term Classes | All Abilities (Ages 5-12) | ‘Wacky Wildlife’Ages 5-12 · Cass Art, 43-45 Park St · 610 m
Arts & theatre
Cosmos: Planet Printing – Family Drop-In WorkshopAges 2-18 · Queens Road Clifton · 830 m
Other
Alice in Wonderland – A Play in A Week Workshop (Year 3 to 6)Ages 7-11 · Owen Room, Bristol Grammar School, Elton Road · 946 m
Arts & theatre

Planning & local change

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Many local changes nearby

Planning records shownNo local matchescheck council feed
Roadworks33street disruption
HMO licencesNone listedshared housing

About BS8 4UA: area rating, property, schools and local change

BS8 4UA 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 4UA, then scores the surrounding small area 50/100 - bottom 42% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around BS8 4UA are property market signals and local prosperity, while safety 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 4UA is based on Bristol 061 Census 2021. It covers 8,017 residents, 5,617 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 23, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 33% owner-occupied, 51% privately rented, 14% 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 7/10.

For property prices near BS8 4UA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BS8 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £423k from 94 rolling sales, up 2.5% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

Families checking schools near BS8 4UA can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.

The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 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 4UA 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 4UA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 33 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 4UA

Is BS8 4UA a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 50/100 (bottom 42% 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 4UA?

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.

What schools are near BS8 4UA?

12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.

Are there kids clubs or activities near BS8 4UA?

LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.

What demographics are available for BS8 4UA?

LocaleIQ matched BS8 4UA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

What are typical property prices in BS8 4UA?

The latest median sold price is £423k based on 94 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.

Is there much building or roadworks around BS8 4UA?

LocaleIQ currently shows 33 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.