MYRTLE STREET, BS3 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

BS3 1BJ is a sought-after residential area on Myrtle Street, 0.2km from Chessel Street in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Southville ward and the Bristol South constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (58% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £323k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for BS3 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00074258 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.