BS3 1AB is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.6km from Southville in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Southville ward and the Bristol South constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bristol, City of.
Safety: Crime rates are high (181 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for BS3 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00174302 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BS3 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS3 1AB.
149
31
£ 47,400 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS3 1AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Economic hardship is measurable here. BS3 1AB's IMD rank, 6% unemployment, and 20% social renting combine to signal above-average deprivation — though affordable prices and community resilience are noted strengths. High crime and youth deprivation are linked — local regeneration investment is the key watch metric.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS3 1AB. The average age is 31.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BS3 1AB are high at 181 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
Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School
Holy Cross RC Primary School
St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School
Southville Primary School
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
Cathedral Primary School
Victoria Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
59 nearby- Londis York Road0.7 km
- Bristol Hippodrome1.0 km
- Kelvins0.4 km
- Merchants News0.6 km
- Parth Food & Wine Ltd0.6 km
- + 54 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Novotel Bristol Centre0.8 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel0.9 km
- Youth Hostel Association0.5 km
- Brooks Guest House1.0 km
- Hilton Garden Inn0.9 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
68 nearby- Sidings Bristol0.7 km
- The Loco Klub0.8 km
- The Drawbridge1.0 km
- The Shakespeare Tavern0.6 km
- 30 mins1.0 km
- + 63 more
Restaurant, Cafe
192 nearby- Freedog0.8 km
- The Backroom Bakery0.6 km
- Caffe Moka1.0 km
- Geek Retreat1.0 km
- Greco Restaurant0.9 km
- + 187 more
Takeaway Shop
51 nearby- BC DINER0.9 km
- Crepe and Coffee0.6 km
- Pizza Palace0.9 km
- My Best Grill1.0 km
- Street Wraps1.0 km
- + 46 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Heron Foods0.5 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Asda0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedminster0.6 km
- Bristol Temple Meads0.9 km
- Parson Street1.8 km
Bus Stops
- New Charlotte Street0.1 km
- New Charlotte Street0.1 km
- Bedminster Parade0.1 km
- Dalby Avenue0.1 km
- Bedminster Parade0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BS31AB · Data under Open Government Licence