BS3 1AJ is an up-and-coming urban area on Brook Road, 0.3km from Southville in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Southville ward and the Bristol South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BS3 1AJ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a eat, drink and be merry zone — areas dominated by food and entertainment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 129 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £260k. 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 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00074235 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROOK ROAD, BS3 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOK ROAD, BS3 1AJ.
267
44
£ 47,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS3 1AJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
BS3 1AJ has a significant social housing presence — 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS3 1AJ. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 260,000
1 sales · Mean £ 260,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BS3 1AJ is above average at 129 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
Holy Cross RC Primary School
Southville Primary School
St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School
Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School
Compass Point Primary School
Cathedral Primary School
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
147 nearby- The Backroom Bakery0.8 km
- The Toast Room0.2 km
- Aluna Bar & Restaurant1.0 km
- Friska0.7 km
- Harbourside Desi Kitchen & Bar0.7 km
- + 142 more
Retailers - Other
54 nearby- Alpha Bottle Shop & Tap Room0.2 km
- Bam Tuk0.2 km
- Bedminster Post Office0.2 km
- Better Food Company0.5 km
- The World Food Off Licence0.2 km
- + 49 more
Pub, NightClub
50 nearby- Brunel0.9 km
- The Louisiana0.4 km
- Thekla0.6 km
- The Avon Packet0.9 km
- The Spotted Cow0.9 km
- + 45 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Bedminster Grill0.2 km
- Can can pizza0.2 km
- Shang Hai Food Takeaway0.5 km
- SUSHI DAILY0.2 km
- Joe's Kebab0.3 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- Heron Foods0.2 km
- Asda0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Mercure Bristol Holland House0.7 km
- Youth Hostel Association0.7 km
- Bristol Central Travelodge0.9 km
- Ibis Hotel Bristol Centre0.8 km
- The Steam Crane Ale House and Kitchen0.4 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedminster0.4 km
- Bristol Temple Meads1.3 km
- Parson Street1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Catherine Mead Street0.1 km
- Catherine Mead Street0.1 km
- Southville Place0.1 km
- Southville Place0.2 km
- Bedminster Parade0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BS31AJ · Data under Open Government Licence