Area Report
Last updated 29 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the more comfortable corners of Bristol, City of: a school rated Good 0.6 miles away, Clifton Down Rail Station 0.3 miles off, putting roughly 12 km² within half an hour by public transport and less recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around BS8 2UH.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
4Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 33 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 54 schools in total
- IMD education decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Redland Green School (Good) — 0.6 mi
Is it safe?
38crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 38 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 25)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
25GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 16 GP, 9 hospitals, 29 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: WHITELADIES MEDICAL GROUP — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
Clifton Down Rail Station0.3 mi
19 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.15 mi
NestReach: ≈ 12 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
8green spaces
- IMD environment decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- beside open access land (134.6 ha total
- no proper park nearby)
Nearest: Sports Facility (200 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
62shops & libraries
- 53 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Sainsburys, Asda, Tesco, Cook…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Sainsburys Bristol Whiteladies Road Local — 0.1 mi
In Bristol, City of, 79% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (94% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 94% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Bristol, City of, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near BS8 2UH.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in BS8.
Average sold price by property type across the BS8 district, 2021–2026.
About BS8 2UH
BS8 2UH scores 90/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and local amenities — with St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, BS8 2UH is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 9/10, ranked 27,986 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is moderate (IMD housing decile 7/10).
There are 54 schools within the typical catchment area, including 7 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 26 rated Good. The nearest school is St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton, within a short walk.
There were 38 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 16 GP surgeries, 9 hospitals and 29 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is WHITELADIES MEDICAL GROUP, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is SPIRE BRISTOL HOSPITAL, 0.2 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
