Bristol BS8 area guide
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Is Bristol BS8 a good place to live?
In Bristol (BS8), recorded crime is 51% above the national average, homes sell for around £667,450 on average, there are 8 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 51% above average
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£667,450
Population
46,976
Recorded crime
344.7
Schools
8
Broadband
91%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Bristol BS8
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bristol BS8 is rated high. Around 2.8% of properties (465 of 16,473) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 42 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in BS8, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (118 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in BS8 (May 24–Jun 26, average 249/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 29
- One-person households
- 33%
- Households with children
- 15%
- Households
- 18,840
Owned 48% · Social rent 7% · Private rent 45%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BS8.
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Bristol BS8: frequently asked questions
Is Bristol BS8 a good place to live?
In Bristol (BS8), recorded crime is 51% above the national average, homes sell for around £667,450 on average, there are 8 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Bristol BS8?
Recorded crime in Bristol BS8 runs at 344.7 per 1,000 properties, 51% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Bristol BS8 safe?
Crime in Bristol BS8 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Bristol BS8 runs at 344.7 per 1,000 properties, 51% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Bristol BS8?
Homes in Bristol BS8 sell for around £667,450 on average, based on 477 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Bristol BS8 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bristol BS8 is rated high. Around 2.8% of properties (465 of 16,473) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 42 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Bristol BS8?
There are 8 schools in Bristol BS8 (3 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Bristol BS8 any good?
Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Bristol BS8, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Bristol BS8 a deprived area?
Bristol BS8 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).