Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

PICTURE HOUSE COURT, BS3 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PICTURE HOUSE COURT, BS3 1BF.

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Population

407

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 47,400 /yr

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Employed

70%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BS3 1BF 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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2/10
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1/10
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7/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

With 70% economic activity and an average age of 33, BS3 1BF is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending down 51.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BS3 1BF is a mixed residential area on Picture House Court, 0.3km from Bedminster in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Bedminster ward and the Bristol South constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 33 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 (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £434k, down 51.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BS3 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00073225 (shared with 18 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 1BF. The average age is 33.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.4%
Asian / British Asian4.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

70%Active
FT: 54%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Flat

£ 219,950

12 sales · Mean £ 226,179

Terraced

£ 409,975

26 sales · Mean £ 423,525

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

Crime around BS3 1BF is moderate at 68 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 offences243
Anti-social behaviour119
Other theft80
Public order74
Criminal damage and arson65

school Local Schools

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Southville Primary School

Good603 pupils0.2 km
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Holy Cross RC Primary School

Good192 pupils0.3 km
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Compass Point Primary School

Good170 pupils0.4 km
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Luckwell Primary School

Requires Improvement113 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School

Good412 pupils0.9 km
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Ashton Gate Primary School

Outstanding794 pupils0.9 km
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Parson Street Primary School

Requires Improvement392 pupils1.0 km
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Victoria Park Primary School

Good409 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

62 nearby
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Redshank0.8 km
  • The Bagheera0.8 km
  • The Flower of Bristol0.8 km
  • The Southern Co-operative0.5 km
  • + 57 more
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Pub, NightClub

33 nearby
  • The Avon Packet0.8 km
  • The Spotted Cow0.4 km
  • Three Lions0.7 km
  • The Ostrich1.0 km
  • Brunel0.8 km
  • + 28 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

105 nearby
  • BS3 Community Development0.5 km
  • Coronation Curry House0.8 km
  • Oowee Diner0.5 km
  • Sonny Stores0.6 km
  • Spirited0.5 km
  • + 100 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

42 nearby
  • Passion Wok0.8 km
  • Bedminster Grill0.6 km
  • Can can pizza0.6 km
  • Shang Hai Food Takeaway0.6 km
  • SUSHI DAILY0.6 km
  • + 37 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Youth Hostel Association1.0 km
  • Happiness With Gravy0.4 km
  • Ibis Hotel Bristol Centre1.0 km
  • The Steam Crane Ale House and Kitchen0.1 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.3 km
  • Asda0.6 km
  • Lidl0.3 km
  • Aldi0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedminster0.6 km
  • Parson Street1.0 km
  • Bristol Temple Meads1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Dean Street0.1 km
  • Dean Street0.2 km
  • West Street0.2 km
  • Sion Road0.2 km
  • East Street0.2 km