BS3 is a postcode district in Bristol, City of, South West, covering 956 active and 288 retired postcodes.
The largest share of BS3 (27%) is characterised by a working urban area with a mix of terrace houses and flats, mostly families, alongside a community-focused area with strong migrant family networks (13%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes BS3 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in BS3 are around £384k, up 3.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BS3 at 347 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 37, BS3 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BS3 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
BS3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BS3 postcode area.
41,221
37
£ 40,950 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
BS3 is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £384k. Property prices are trending up 3.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Ashton Gate Primary School
Southville Primary School
Redfield Edge Primary School
Cadbury Heath Primary School
Parkwall Primary School
North Road Community Primary School
The Ridge Junior School
Longwell Green Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
77 nearby- Premier Express
- Premier Gill Convenience Store
- Preserve
- Tesco Express
- Tesco Express
- + 72 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Happiness With Gravy
- The Steam Crane Ale House and Kitchen
Pub, NightClub
37 nearby- Three Lions
- Victoria Park
- Black Cat
- Bedminster Cricket Club
- Bristol Bowling Club
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi
- Asda
- Heron Foods
- Iceland
- Lidl
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
87 nearby- The Toast Room
- BaxterStory
- Corner Stores (Fox & West)
- Nourhished@Workout Ashton
- SB Cafe
- + 82 more
Takeaway Shop
50 nearby- Ali Baba's 40 Dishes
- Argus Fish Shop
- Bedminster Grill
- Beijing Express
- Best Kebab
- + 45 more
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