Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

HERBERT STREET, BS3 1BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERBERT STREET, BS3 1BE.

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Population

249

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 47,400 /yr

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Employed

77%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BS3 1BE 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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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. BS3 1BE combines 77% economic activity with a 32-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. 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 1BE is an up-and-coming urban area on Herbert Street, 0.3km from Southville in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Southville ward and the Bristol South constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (60% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 134 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £87k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00174276 (shared with 14 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 1BE. The average age is 31.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.6%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed9.7%

Economic Activity

77%Active
FT: 60%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Terraced

£ 87,000

1 sales · Mean £ 87,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around BS3 1BE is above average at 134 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 offences316
Anti-social behaviour171
Shoplifting100
Public order99
Other theft97

school Local Schools

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Holy Cross RC Primary School

Good192 pupils0.2 km
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Southville Primary School

Good603 pupils0.4 km
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Compass Point Primary School

Good170 pupils0.6 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 pupils0.8 km
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Victoria Park Primary School

Good409 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School

Outstanding1780 pupils0.9 km
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Oasis Academy Marksbury Road

Outstanding382 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

132 nearby
  • The Backroom Bakery0.9 km
  • BS3 Community Development0.8 km
  • Coronation Curry House0.9 km
  • Oowee Diner0.8 km
  • Sonny Stores0.8 km
  • + 127 more
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Retailers - Other

61 nearby
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Redshank0.9 km
  • The Bagheera0.9 km
  • The Flower of Bristol0.9 km
  • The Southern Co-operative0.8 km
  • + 56 more
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Pub, NightClub

42 nearby
  • The Avon Packet0.9 km
  • The Spotted Cow0.7 km
  • Three Lions0.9 km
  • The Shakespeare Tavern0.9 km
  • The Ostrich0.8 km
  • + 37 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Youth Hostel Association0.8 km
  • Mercure Bristol Holland House0.9 km
  • Ibis Hotel Bristol Centre0.9 km
  • The Steam Crane Ale House and Kitchen0.2 km
  • Bristol Hotel1.0 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Crepe and Coffee0.9 km
  • Dirty Burgerz0.0 km
  • Margari Ltd0.6 km
  • Pizzarova0.6 km
  • Subway0.0 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.0 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Asda0.3 km
  • Aldi1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedminster0.4 km
  • Parson Street1.3 km
  • Bristol Temple Meads1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • East Street0.1 km
  • Dean Street0.1 km
  • Catherine Mead Street0.2 km
  • Catherine Mead Street0.2 km
  • Dean Street0.2 km