Postcode sector · BS2 8

Bristol BS2 8 area guide

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Is Bristol BS2 8 a good place to live?

In Bristol (BS2 8), recorded crime is 112% above the national average, homes sell for around £584,101 on average, there is 1 school in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is low, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).

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
£584,101
from 88 sales
Population
23,742
Deprivation decile 5/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
566.2
per 1,000 · +112% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
1
1 primary · 0 secondary
Broadband
88%
gigabit-ready · 96% superfast
Flood risk
Low
3.4% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Bristol BS2 8

Bristol BS2 8 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~5,016 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

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 average (mean) sold price in BS2 8, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (23 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in BS2 8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 135/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 27
One-person households: 36%
Households with children: 18%
Households: 8,457

Owned 25% · Social rent 28% · Private rent 46%

Census 2021 (ONS), for BS2 8.

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Bristol BS2 8: frequently asked questions

Is Bristol BS2 8 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Bristol BS2 8?

Recorded crime in Bristol BS2 8 runs at 566.2 per 1,000 properties, 112% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Bristol BS2 8 safe?

Crime in Bristol BS2 8 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Bristol BS2 8 runs at 566.2 per 1,000 properties, 112% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Bristol BS2 8?

Homes in Bristol BS2 8 sell for around £584,101 on average, based on 88 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Bristol BS2 8 at risk of flooding?

Bristol BS2 8 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~5,016 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in Bristol BS2 8?

There is 1 school in Bristol BS2 8 (1 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Bristol BS2 8 a deprived area?

Bristol BS2 8 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).