BS8 area guide

House prices, recent sales, crime and schools for the BS8 postcode district in Bristol, City of. Free to read, from official open data. For one address in detail, run a full property report.

Average price

UK House Price Index

Sales in sample

Land Registry Price Paid

Crimes, last 6 months
2,535

Street-level crime at the district centre

Good or better schools
3

Ofsted rated, within one mile

What the data says about BS8

Of 129 energy certificates sampled across 12 postcodes in BS8, band C is the most common, and 62.8% of homes sit below band C — the point at which most lenders' green mortgage deals and future rental rules bite.

Police recorded 2,535 crimes around the centre of BS8 in the six months to 2026-06, most often violence and sexual offences (720).

There are 3 schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted within a mile of BS8 in Bristol, City of, including Christ Church Church of England Primary School.

The district covers the Central, Clifton, Clifton Down, Gordano Valley ward areas.

Energy ratings in BS8
A
0 · 0%
B
0 · 0%
C
48 · 37.2%
D
42 · 32.6%
E
25 · 19.4%
F
9 · 7%
G
5 · 3.9%

Sample of 129 energy certificates from 12 postcodes in BS8, taken from the government energy performance register, most recent lodged 2026. Indicative of the district rather than a full census.

Recorded crime in BS8
Violence and sexual offences720
Anti-social behaviour333
Shoplifting280
Vehicle crime280
Other theft233
Criminal damage and arson194
Burglary161
Public order153
Bicycle theft51

Street-level crime from data.police.uk, six months to 2026-06.

Schools near BS8

Primary

  • Christ Church Church of England Primary SchoolOutstanding · 0.3 mi
  • Hotwells Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 mi
  • St Johns Church of England Primary School, CliftonNot rated · 0.8 mi
  • Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary SchoolGood · 0.9 mi
  • Willow Park CofE Primary SchoolInadequate · 1.0 mi

Secondary

  • Clifton High SchoolNot rated · 0.2 mi
  • Clifton CollegeNot rated · 0.3 mi
  • Queen Elizabeth's HospitalNot rated · 0.6 mi
  • Bristol Grammar SchoolNot rated · 0.8 mi
  • City of Bristol CollegeNot rated · 0.9 mi
Wards covered by BS8

Central · Clifton · Clifton Down · Gordano Valley · Hotwells and Harbourside · Long Ashton · Pill · Stoke Bishop

Common questions about BS8

What is the average house price in BS8?

We do not currently have a published average for BS8. Search a specific address for its own sale history and valuation context.

Is BS8 a safe area?

Police recorded 2,535 crimes near the centre of BS8 in the six months to 2026-06. The most common category was violence and sexual offences with 720 reports. Crime is recorded at street level, so figures vary street to street within the same district.

What EPC rating do homes in BS8 usually have?

Band C is the most common rating in our sample of 129 certificates from BS8, with 62.8% of homes rated below band C. A full property report shows the exact certificate, running costs and recommended improvements for one address.

What are the schools like near BS8?

3 schools within a mile of the BS8 district centre are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Nearby secondaries include Clifton High School. Catchment areas are set by the local authority and can change year to year.

Where does this BS8 data come from?

HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and the UK House Price Index for prices, the government's energy performance register for EPC bands, data.police.uk for crime, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted for schools, and ONS postcode geography. All are published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and UK House Price Index, ONS postcode geography, data.police.uk, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.