BS3 1AP is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Chessel Street in Bristol. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Southville ward and the Bristol South constituency.
This is a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for BS3 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00074264 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BS3 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS3 1AP.
439
41
£ 56,100 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS3 1AP 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BS3 1AP's 52% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS3 1AP. The average age is 41.3. 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 around BS3 1AP is moderate at 59 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
Ashton Gate Primary School
Southville Primary School
Compass Point Primary School
Luckwell Primary School
Holy Cross RC Primary School
Hotwells Primary School
Cathedral Primary School
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Co-op0.2 km
- Redshank0.5 km
- The Bagheera0.5 km
- The Flower of Bristol0.5 km
- The Southern Co-operative0.4 km
- + 47 more
Pub, NightClub
37 nearby- The Avon Packet0.2 km
- The Spotted Cow0.5 km
- Three Lions1.0 km
- The Old Globe1.0 km
- Southbank Arts Centre0.8 km
- + 32 more
Restaurant, Cafe
108 nearby- BS3 Community Development0.7 km
- Coronation Curry House0.2 km
- Oowee Diner0.4 km
- Sonny Stores0.1 km
- Spirited0.4 km
- + 103 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Heron Foods0.9 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Aldi0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Dirty Burgerz0.9 km
- Margari Ltd1.0 km
- Pizzarova0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
- VX Bristol0.9 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Bristol Central Travelodge1.0 km
- Ibis Hotel Bristol Centre0.9 km
- The Steam Crane Ale House and Kitchen0.7 km
- Happiness With Gravy0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Parson Street1.2 km
- Bedminster1.3 km
- Bristol Temple Meads2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Coronation Road0.2 km
- Coronation Road0.2 km
- Greenway Bush Lane0.3 km
- Greenway Bush Lane0.3 km
- SS Great Britain0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS31AP · Data under Open Government Licence