BS3 1BD is an up-and-coming urban area on Lucky Lane, 0.3km from Southville in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Southville ward and the Bristol South constituency.
BS3 1BD is a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. 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 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (147 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00074236 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LUCKY LANE, BS3 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LUCKY LANE, BS3 1BD.
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37
£ 47,400 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS3 1BD 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 1BD is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS3 1BD. The average age is 37.2. 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 rates near BS3 1BD are high at 147 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
Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School
St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School
Cathedral Primary School
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
Compass Point Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
199 nearby- The Backroom Bakery0.9 km
- Coronation Curry House0.9 km
- Oowee Diner1.0 km
- Sonny Stores0.9 km
- Caffe Moka0.9 km
- + 194 more
Retailers - Other
62 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
- Redshank0.8 km
- The Bagheera0.8 km
- The Flower of Bristol0.8 km
- The Southern Co-operative1.0 km
- + 57 more
Pub, NightClub
64 nearby- The Avon Packet0.9 km
- The Spotted Cow0.9 km
- The Drawbridge0.9 km
- The Shakespeare Tavern0.5 km
- 30 mins1.0 km
- + 59 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Radisson Blu Hotel0.9 km
- Youth Hostel Association0.5 km
- Mercure Bristol Holland House0.6 km
- Bristol Central Travelodge0.7 km
- Ibis Hotel Bristol Centre0.6 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- BC DINER0.9 km
- Crepe and Coffee0.5 km
- Pizza Palace0.9 km
- My Best Grill1.0 km
- Street Wraps1.0 km
- + 39 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Heron Foods0.4 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Asda0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedminster0.6 km
- Bristol Temple Meads1.2 km
- Parson Street1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Southville Place0.1 km
- Southville Place0.1 km
- Dean Lane0.1 km
- Wapping Wharf0.1 km
- Dean Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BS31BD · Data under Open Government Licence