Living in BS8, Bristol, City of
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BS8 in Bristol, City of. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
House price index data isn't available for this area right now.
What actually sold around BS8
106 recorded home sales on the streets around central BS8 in the last 2 years, with a median of £460,000 and a range from £125,000 to £2,700,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 2 25 CALEDONIA PLACE, BS8 4DL | flat-maisonette | £500,000 | 2026-06-18 |
| FLAT 3 THE CLOISTERS, 22 COLLEGE ROAD, BS8 3HZ | flat-maisonette | £600,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 6 BEAUFORT MEWS, BS8 4AQ | terraced | £685,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| GROUND FLOOR FLAT 32 WEST MALL, BS8 4BG | flat-maisonette | £477,500 | 2026-05-15 |
| 14 MANILLA ROAD, BS8 4ED | flat-maisonette | £410,000 | 2026-04-24 |
| FLAT 5 THE CLOISTERS, 22 COLLEGE ROAD, BS8 3HZ | flat-maisonette | £565,000 | 2026-04-17 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
68 schools within 3 miles , of which 89% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.3 mi |
| Ashton Gate Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
| Elmlea Infant School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| Bishop Road Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.0 mi |
| Hotwells Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
45 state primary and 8 state secondary schools within range, plus 7 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
7 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Badminton School, Bristol Grammar School, Clifton College, Clifton High School, LPW Independent School, Queen Elizabeth's Hospital and others.
All 7 fee-paying schools near BS8, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: University of Bristol.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 43.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 19.2% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 17.5% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 5.7% |
| Elementary occupations | 4.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
423 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BS8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Bristol, City of's figures.
Common questions about BS8
What do houses actually sell for in BS8?
The median of 106 recorded sales around central BS8 in the last 2 years is £460,000, ranging from £125,000 to £2,700,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in BS8?
68 schools sit within 3 miles of central BS8, and 89% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in BS8?
423 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BS8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is BS8 at risk of flooding?
Central BS8 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is BS8 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 89% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £460,000; the area sits in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 423 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BS8 safe?
423 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BS8 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? BS8 or BS1, BS8 or BS6, BS8 or BS98.
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