BS3 1AU is an active urban area on West End, 0.1km from Southville in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Southville ward and the Bristol South constituency.
Within the BS3 district, this postcode is characterised by a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 112 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £220k.
Census 2021 statistics for BS3 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00074237 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST END, BS3 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST END, BS3 1AU.
424
35
£ 56,100 /yr
70%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS3 1AU 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 55% owner-occupation and average age 35, BS3 1AU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £220k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS3 1AU. The average age is 35.1. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 220,000
1 sales · Mean £ 220,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BS3 1AU is above average at 112 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
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
Cathedral Primary School
Compass Point Primary School
Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School
St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
73 nearby- Co-op0.6 km
- Redshank0.5 km
- The Bagheera0.5 km
- The Flower of Bristol0.5 km
- The Southern Co-operative0.8 km
- + 68 more
Pub, NightClub
66 nearby- The Avon Packet0.7 km
- The Spotted Cow0.8 km
- Hey Dude Bar0.8 km
- Kongs of King Street0.8 km
- The Ostrich0.6 km
- + 61 more
Restaurant, Cafe
200 nearby- BS3 Community Development1.0 km
- Coronation Curry House0.7 km
- Oowee Diner0.8 km
- Sonny Stores0.7 km
- Spirited0.8 km
- + 195 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Radisson Blu Hotel0.9 km
- Youth Hostel Association0.5 km
- Mercure Bristol Holland House0.7 km
- Bristol Hotel0.6 km
- Happiness With Gravy0.1 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
47 nearby- BC DINER0.8 km
- Crepe and Coffee0.5 km
- Pizza Palace0.8 km
- Bedminster Grill0.5 km
- Can can pizza0.5 km
- + 42 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Heron Foods0.4 km
- Asda0.4 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Aldi0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedminster0.8 km
- Bristol Temple Meads1.4 km
- Parson Street1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Dean Lane0.0 km
- Wapping Wharf0.1 km
- Dean Lane0.1 km
- Cumberland Road0.2 km
- Wapping Wharf0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BS31AU · Data under Open Government Licence