Joy Hill Bristol
1 address across 1 postcode (BS8), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 4569576.
- Flood: 14 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Bristol, City of costs £2,714 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Clifton Down, about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 140 m away, and Ashton Park (304 hectares) is about 700 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 10 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bridge View Medical, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 200 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 22% of households owned their home and 57% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 157 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Bristol, City of in 2026-27: Band D £2,714 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,809 | £2,111 | £2,412 | £2,714 | £3,317 | £3,920 | £4,523 | £5,427 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (28% of about 860 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Clifton (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 4.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Clifton Ward (1999 ward boundary).
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- DOWRY PARADE AND ATTACHED FRONT BASEMENT AREA RAILINGS, grade II
- DOWRY PARADE AND ATTACHED FRONT BASEMENT AREA RAILINGS AND GATES, grade II
- DOWRY PARADE AND ATTACHED FRONT BASEMENT AREA RAILINGS AND GATES, grade II
- HABERFIELD HOUSE AND ATTACHED BALUSTRADES AND ENCLOSING WALLS, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Emmaus House Clifton Hill Bristol BS8 1BN, permissioned (290 m)
- Land and buildings south of Brunel Lock Road, including A-Bond Warehouse: up to 100 homes, not permissioned (370 m)
- Regent House 27A Regent Street Bristol BS8 4HR, permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Merchants House 26-28 Regent Street Bristol BS8 4HG, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Merchants House 26-28 Regent Street & 17-18 Merchants Road Bristol BS8 4HG, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- 2-16 Clifton Down Road Bristol BS8 4AF, permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Paynes Shipyard And Vauxhall House Coronation Road Bristol BS3 1RP: up to 154 homes, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- Former Railway Depot Clanage Road Bristol: up to 220 homes, permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 10 addresses are in areas at high risk, 4 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 10 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS8 4NF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Clifton Down 818,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Parson Street 204,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Bedminster 141,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Trinity Church Hotwells | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Bristol | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Pumphouse Ferry Landing Hotwells | 360 m |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brunel Lock Car Park | 320 m |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 10 km (6.2 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bridge View Medical | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Regent Pharmacy Clifton | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Natural Smile Dental Practice | 130 m |
| Hospital | Bft Southmead The Bristol Nuffield Hospital | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | The Bridewell Police Station - Avon And Somerset Police | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Waitrose Clifton, 85 Queens Road Cashzone | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,470 m² | 140 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Ashton Park 304 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 210 m² | 110 m |
| Playing field | Withersgreen Courts 3,840 m² | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest White City Allotments 1.4 ha | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 448 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Chapel Row and Attached Front Area Walls and Piers, a listed building (Grade II*), 80 m north. 407 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade I and 55 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Chapel Row and Attached Front Area Walls and Piers | Listed building, Grade II* | 80 m north |
| 2 to 9, Albermarle Row and attached front basement area railings and piers | Listed building, Grade II* | 120 m north-west |
| Number 4 and Attached Front Basement Railings and Piers | Listed building, Grade II* | 120 m north |
| Number 12 and Attached Front Area Railings and Piers | Listed building, Grade II* | 150 m north-east |
| Underfall Yard, Bristol Docks | Scheduled monument | 470 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Goldney House | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 510 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Bet tohorah at Jacob's Wells Road | Scheduled monument | 830 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Clifton Down camp, Clifton | Scheduled monument | 860 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Bristol University Botanic Gardens and Rayne Thatch | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rownham Plantation | Wood | 790 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Observatory Hill | Hill | 810 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Brandon Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Nightingale Valley | Valley | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| New Cut | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Summerhouse Plantation | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Bristol, City of: see them on the Bristol, City of page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotwells Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 80 m | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ashton Gate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| City of Bristol College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ashton Park School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Southville Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cathedral Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Luckwell Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Holy Cross RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Willow Park CofE Primary School Church of England/United Reformed Church | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Inadequate (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Compass Point Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose of Denmark BS8 4QL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Bristol Bridge Club BS8 4QQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Hotwells Children's House BS8 4ND | School/college/university | 120 m | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Indian Rassasy BS8 4SF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2025 |
| The Bear BS8 4SF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | 4 Good | 27 Nov 2023 |
| The Merchants Arms BS8 4PZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | 4 Good | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Trinity Community Service BS8 4ST | Other catering premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2025 |
| The Pump House BS8 4PZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Noah's BS1 6XS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 4 Good | 22 May 2026 |
| Brew Social BS1 6XN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Raj Bari BS8 4SA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 4 Good | 25 Apr 2025 |
| CTS Enterprise BS8 4SA | Retailers - other | 370 m | 4 Good | 27 Apr 2026 |
| The Red Pizza Company BS8 4SA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 4 Good | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Novia Scotia BS1 6XJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 Jun 2025 |
| The Portcullis BS8 4LE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 72 |
| Vehicle crime | 22 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bear Yard Mews (30); On or near Clifton Vale Close (15); On or near Humphry Davy Way (11); On or near Little Caroline Place (10); On or near North Green Street (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 5% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 22% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 13% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 9% | 17% |
| Private rented | 70% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 73% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 8% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 49% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 22% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 25% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 80% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 57% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 83% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- BS8 4NF: 1 address of 23 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Hotwell Road · South Green Street · Cumberland Place · Granby Hill · Little Caroline Place · Oldfield Place · Hopechapel Hill · Faraday Road · Albermarle Row · Bear Yard Mews · Brunel Way · North Green Street
All the streets in BS8 and across Bristol, City of.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.