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.
PICTURE HOUSE COURT, BS3 1BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PICTURE HOUSE COURT, BS3 1BF.
407
33
£ 47,400 /yr
70%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
school Local Schools
Southville Primary School
Holy Cross RC Primary School
Compass Point Primary School
Luckwell Primary School
St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School
Ashton Gate Primary School
Parson Street Primary School
Victoria Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: BS31BF · Data under Open Government Licence