BS1 3HY is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.5km from Stokes Croft in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Bristol West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BS1 3HY offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — major retail centres of national and regional significance. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 74% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bristol, City of. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (497 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BS1 3HY are sourced from Output Area E00174243 (shared with 93 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BS1 3HY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS1 3HY.
323
30
£ 55,000 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS1 3HY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BS1 3HY is a high-turnover rental hub — with 74% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. 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 3HY. The average age is 30.4. 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 3HY are high at 497 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
Willow Park CofE Primary School
St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre
Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre
Cotham School
Cabot Primary School
Hannah More Primary School
St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
103 nearby- Cold Black Label Ltd0.4 km
- Holland and Barrett0.4 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.4 km
- Krispy Kreme0.4 km
- New Look0.5 km
- + 98 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
22 nearby- Artist Residence0.6 km
- Bristol Marriott City Centre0.5 km
- Cabot Circus Hotel & Chop House Restaurant0.5 km
- Novotel Bristol Centre0.8 km
- Ashley House0.6 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
104 nearby- Cosie's Wine Bar0.5 km
- Jamaican Hideaway0.5 km
- Phoenix Public House0.6 km
- The Bridge Inn0.5 km
- 30 mins0.5 km
- + 99 more
Restaurant, Cafe
354 nearby- Ben's Cookies0.4 km
- Caffe Nero at House of Fraser0.5 km
- Casa Brasil0.4 km
- CH&Co Catering Ltd0.8 km
- Coal Grill and Bar0.5 km
- + 349 more
Takeaway Shop
68 nearby- Bubbleology0.5 km
- KFC0.4 km
- Low and Slow Bristol0.4 km
- My Best Grill0.5 km
- Street Wraps0.5 km
- + 63 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl0.1 km
- Tesco Metro0.0 km
- Co-op0.8 km
- Ding Sing0.2 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bristol Temple Meads1.2 km
- Montpelier1.2 km
- Redland1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Union Street0.0 km
- The Horsefair0.1 km
- The Horsefair0.1 km
- The Horsefair0.1 km
- The Haymarket0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BS13HY · Data under Open Government Licence