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Covering Clifton, Hotwells, including Central, Clifton Down, Gordano Valley. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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BS8 (Clifton) in a nutshell

BS8 covers Clifton, Hotwells, in Bristol, City of and North Somerset. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for BS8

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Two councils in one district

BS8 is split between Bristol, City of and North Somerset. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

BS8 stretches across Central, Clifton, Clifton Down and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'BS8', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an electrical inspection and test by a qualified person.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy of the report.
  • If asked: send it to the council within 7 days.

More detail on the Bristol page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

Next door to BS8

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does BS8 cover?

BS8 (Clifton, Hotwells) includes the wards of Central, Clifton, Clifton Down, Gordano Valley, Hotwells and Harbourside, Long Ashton, Pill, Stoke Bishop (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to BS8?

Neighbouring districts include BS1 (Bristol city centre), BS6 (Redland), BS3 (Bedminster) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering BS8 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in BS8?

About 11,786 households and 26,345 residents at the 2011 Census, across 826 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is BS8 in?

BS8 sits in Bristol, City of, North Somerset (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Bristol Central, Bristol North West, North Somerset.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
BS8 1
Areas covered
Clifton, Hotwells 2
Active postcodes
826 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
11,786 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
26,345 2
Electoral wards
Central, Clifton, Clifton Down, Gordano Valley, Hotwells and Harbourside, Long Ashton, Pill, Stoke Bishop 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Bristol Central, Bristol North West, North Somerset 4
Local authority
Bristol, City of, North Somerset 4
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.