BS3 1BA is an up-and-coming urban area on Lombard Street, 0.3km from Southville in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Southville ward and the Bristol South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BS3 1BA 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 127 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 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00178117 (shared with 57 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOMBARD STREET, BS3 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOMBARD STREET, BS3 1BA.
482
34
£ 47,400 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS3 1BA 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
BS3 1BA 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS3 1BA. 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
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 around BS3 1BA is above average at 127 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
Victoria Park Primary School
Cathedral Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
134 nearby- The Backroom Bakery0.8 km
- The Toast Room0.2 km
- Friska0.7 km
- Harbourside Desi Kitchen & Bar0.7 km
- McDonalds Restaurants Limited0.2 km
- + 129 more
Retailers - Other
54 nearby- Alpha Bottle Shop & Tap Room0.1 km
- Bam Tuk0.2 km
- Bedminster Post Office0.1 km
- Better Food Company0.6 km
- The World Food Off Licence0.2 km
- + 49 more
Pub, NightClub
47 nearby- Brunel0.8 km
- The Louisiana0.4 km
- Thekla0.7 km
- The Avon Packet1.0 km
- The Spotted Cow0.9 km
- + 42 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Bedminster Grill0.2 km
- Can can pizza0.2 km
- Shang Hai Food Takeaway0.4 km
- SUSHI DAILY0.2 km
- Joe's Kebab0.3 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.5 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 Travelodge1.0 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 Street1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Catherine Mead Street0.0 km
- Catherine Mead Street0.1 km
- Southville Place0.2 km
- Bedminster Parade0.2 km
- Bedminster Parade0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BS31BA · Data under Open Government Licence