Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

ST JOHNS ROAD, BS3 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JOHNS ROAD, BS3 1AL.

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Population

482

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 47,400 /yr

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Employed

68%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BS3 1AL 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.

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7/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

BS3 1AL is a young, economically active community — 68% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BS3 1AL is an up-and-coming urban area on St Johns Road, 0.3km from Southville in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Southville ward and the Bristol South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BS3 1AL offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 121 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00178117 (shared with 57 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS3 1AL. The average age is 34.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.7%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean4.7%
Other / Mixed8.4%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 55%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 around BS3 1AL is above average at 121 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.

Violence and sexual offences318
Anti-social behaviour168
Shoplifting100
Other theft89
Public order88

school Local Schools

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Holy Cross RC Primary School

Good192 pupils0.2 km
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Southville Primary School

Good603 pupils0.5 km
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St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School

Good412 pupils0.6 km
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Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School

Outstanding138 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School

Outstanding1780 pupils0.7 km
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Compass Point Primary School

Good170 pupils0.9 km
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Cathedral Primary School

Good427 pupils0.9 km
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Bristol Cathedral Choir School

Good1188 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

55 nearby
  • Londis York Road1.0 km
  • Alpha Bottle Shop & Tap Room0.1 km
  • Bam Tuk0.1 km
  • Bedminster Post Office0.1 km
  • Better Food Company0.5 km
  • + 50 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

148 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
  • + 143 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

51 nearby
  • Brunel0.9 km
  • The Louisiana0.4 km
  • Thekla0.6 km
  • The Avon Packet1.0 km
  • The Spotted Cow0.9 km
  • + 46 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

35 nearby
  • Bedminster Grill0.2 km
  • Can can pizza0.2 km
  • Shang Hai Food Takeaway0.5 km
  • SUSHI DAILY0.1 km
  • Joe's Kebab0.4 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Heron Foods0.2 km
  • Asda0.1 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Mercure Bristol Holland House0.7 km
  • Youth Hostel Association0.6 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 Meads1.2 km
  • Parson Street1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Catherine Mead Street0.1 km
  • Southville Place0.1 km
  • Catherine Mead Street0.1 km
  • Southville Place0.2 km
  • Bedminster Parade0.2 km