BS1 3AF is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.5km from Temple in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Bristol West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BS1 3AF offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a shop until you drop character: major retail centres of national and regional significance. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 78% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bristol, City of.
Safety: Crime rates are high (461 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BS1 3AF are sourced from Output Area E00174294 (shared with 113 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BS1 3AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS1 3AF.
387
30
£ 0 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS1 3AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
At 78% private renter occupancy, BS1 3AF is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS1 3AF. The average age is 30.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BS1 3AF are high at 461 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre
Hannah More Primary School
St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School
St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre
Cabot Primary School
Easton Church of England Academy
Willow Park CofE Primary School
The Dolphin School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
99 nearby- Cold Black Label Ltd0.2 km
- Holland and Barrett0.2 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.2 km
- Krispy Kreme0.2 km
- New Look0.2 km
- + 94 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
21 nearby- Artist Residence0.6 km
- Bristol Marriott City Centre0.1 km
- Cabot Circus Hotel & Chop House Restaurant0.2 km
- Novotel Bristol Centre0.7 km
- Ashley House0.9 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
85 nearby- Cosie's Wine Bar0.5 km
- Jamaican Hideaway0.5 km
- Phoenix Public House0.2 km
- Sidings Bristol0.9 km
- The Bridge Inn0.3 km
- + 80 more
Restaurant, Cafe
277 nearby- Ben's Cookies0.2 km
- Caffe Nero at House of Fraser0.2 km
- Casa Brasil0.2 km
- CH&Co Catering Ltd0.5 km
- Coal Grill and Bar0.2 km
- + 272 more
Takeaway Shop
63 nearby- Bubbleology0.2 km
- KFC0.2 km
- Low and Slow Bristol0.6 km
- My Best Grill0.7 km
- Street Wraps0.7 km
- + 58 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Malik's Mega Mart0.7 km
- Ding Sing0.5 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- Tesco Metro0.4 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bristol Temple Meads0.9 km
- Montpelier1.3 km
- Lawrence Hill1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Cabot Circus South0.0 km
- Lower Castle St0.0 km
- Cabot Circus South0.1 km
- Cabot Circus South0.1 km
- Broad Weir0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BS13AF · Data under Open Government Licence