BS8 encompasses Clifton and surrounding areas in south Bristol, currently in an active gentrification phase with a trajectory score of 51.6/100, placing it at the 59th percentile nationally. Property prices have appreciated at 1.0% compound annual growth over five years, substantially below the national average, while rental growth has outpaced capital appreciation at 6.8% annually. Population has expanded modestly at 0.8% over the same period. The divergence between rental and capital growth suggests investor interest has focused on yield-generating acquisitions rather than appreciation-driven purchases. This performance profile indicates a market where rental demand currently exceeds price momentum, typical of districts transitioning through active gentrification.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 0.3% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.8% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.8% per year
- 4847 new homes in planning pipeline
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What's changing in Bristol · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.9 points this month to 51/100, driven mainly by price opportunity.
130 planning applications submitted in BS8 over the last six months, including 5 new build residential schemes proposing 392 homes, 7 change of use, 2 demolition.
- Outline planning permission for residential development for up to 330 dwellings including 300 sq.m of Class E floorspace, land reserved for educational use, a mobility hub, car park, public open space, relocation of the Failand Observatory, landscaping, highway and associated infrastructure works, with the proposed access provided in detail, other matters of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale are reserved for subsequent approvalJan 2026 · Registered
- Application for approval of details reserved bycondition 13(landscaping) of permission 21/01999/F Erection of 62 dwellings with associated parking, new vehicular access, and associated infrastructure and landscaping.Jan 2026 · Decided
- Section 73 application to vary conditions 2 (plans) and 7 (Construction Method Statement) on application 25/P/1477/FUL (Proposed demolition of the existing dwelling and garage with the subsequent erection of a replacement dwelling and detached garage with associated landscaping and hardstanding works.) To allow for the central door on the Southern elevation to be changed to a window and the addition of PV to the South facing section of the garage roof. Amendments to the current wording of condition 7 (The development shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans and documents: -4348_021 SITE SET UP PLAN-Construction Management Plan dated October 2025 written by Atlas PlanningGroup). To read as, The development shall be carried out in accordance with the following Construction Management Plans and documents (produced by Rainsford March 2026): -Construction Management Plan dated June 2026 written by Atlas Planning Group -Rainsford - Phase 1 CMP & Demolition-Rainsford Site - Security Plan 24.3.26.Jun 2026 · Registered
Bristol (BS8) common questions
Is Bristol up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Bristol (BS8) as Active. Its trajectory score is 51/100 (Strong), in the top 45% of districts nationally. The score is down 3.0 points over the last 12 months.
Is Bristol safe?
Bristol has a safety score of 25/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Bristol?
The average property price in Bristol (BS8) is £330k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.3% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Bristol?
The median monthly rent in Bristol (BS8) is £1,188 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Bristol?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Bristol (BS2), Bristol (BS35), Bristol (BS32), Bristol (BS10). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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