BS3 1BH is a mixed residential area on Cannon Street, 0.3km from Bedminster in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Bedminster ward and the Bristol South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BS3 1BH offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £169k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for BS3 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00073225 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CANNON STREET, BS3 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANNON STREET, BS3 1BH.
407
33
£ 47,400 /yr
70%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS3 1BH 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 1BH is a young, economically active community — 70% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 33, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS3 1BH. 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
£ 177,500
13 sales · Mean £ 178,307
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BS3 1BH is moderate at 78 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
St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School
Luckwell Primary School
Victoria Park Primary School
Parson Street Primary School
Ashton Gate Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
61 nearby- Co-op0.8 km
- Redshank0.8 km
- The Bagheera0.8 km
- The Flower of Bristol0.8 km
- The Southern Co-operative0.6 km
- + 56 more
Pub, NightClub
35 nearby- The Avon Packet0.8 km
- The Spotted Cow0.5 km
- Three Lions0.7 km
- Brunel0.8 km
- The Louisiana0.7 km
- + 30 more
Restaurant, Cafe
106 nearby- BS3 Community Development0.6 km
- Coronation Curry House0.8 km
- Oowee Diner0.6 km
- Sonny Stores0.7 km
- Spirited0.6 km
- + 101 more
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Passion Wok0.9 km
- Bedminster Grill0.5 km
- Can can pizza0.5 km
- Shang Hai Food Takeaway0.5 km
- SUSHI DAILY0.5 km
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.3 km
- Heron Foods0.2 km
- Asda0.5 km
- Aldi0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Youth Hostel Association1.0 km
- Ibis Hotel Bristol Centre1.0 km
- The Steam Crane Ale House and Kitchen0.1 km
- Happiness With Gravy0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedminster0.5 km
- Parson Street1.1 km
- Bristol Temple Meads1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Dean Street0.1 km
- Dean Street0.1 km
- East Street0.1 km
- West Street0.2 km
- Wesley Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BS31BH · Data under Open Government Licence