Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

CANNON STREET, BS3 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANNON STREET, BS3 1BN.

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Population

234

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 47,400 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

BS3 1BN has a significant social housing presence — 71% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 51-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

BS3 1BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cannon Street, 0.3km from Southville in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Southville ward and the Bristol South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BS3 1BN is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 71% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 107 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00074259 (shared with 10 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 1BN. The average age is 51.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.0%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed7.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

Crime around BS3 1BN is above average at 107 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 offences299
Anti-social behaviour172
Shoplifting100
Public order96
Other theft94

school Local Schools

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Southville Primary School

Good603 pupils0.2 km
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Holy Cross RC Primary School

Good192 pupils0.2 km
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Compass Point Primary School

Good170 pupils0.5 km
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St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School

Good412 pupils0.8 km
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Luckwell Primary School

Requires Improvement113 pupils0.9 km
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Victoria Park Primary School

Good409 pupils1.0 km
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Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School

Outstanding138 pupils1.0 km
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Ashton Gate Primary School

Outstanding794 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

64 nearby
  • Co-op0.8 km
  • Redshank0.8 km
  • The Bagheera0.8 km
  • The Flower of Bristol0.8 km
  • The Southern Co-operative0.6 km
  • + 59 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

37 nearby
  • The Avon Packet0.8 km
  • The Spotted Cow0.5 km
  • Three Lions0.8 km
  • Brunel0.8 km
  • The Louisiana0.7 km
  • + 32 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

118 nearby
  • BS3 Community Development0.7 km
  • Coronation Curry House0.8 km
  • Oowee Diner0.6 km
  • Sonny Stores0.7 km
  • Spirited0.6 km
  • + 113 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

44 nearby
  • Passion Wok0.9 km
  • Bedminster Grill0.5 km
  • Can can pizza0.5 km
  • Shang Hai Food Takeaway0.5 km
  • SUSHI DAILY0.5 km
  • + 39 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl0.3 km
  • Heron Foods0.2 km
  • Asda0.5 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Youth Hostel Association0.9 km
  • Ibis Hotel Bristol Centre0.9 km
  • The Steam Crane Ale House and Kitchen0.1 km
  • Happiness With Gravy0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedminster0.5 km
  • Parson Street1.1 km
  • Bristol Temple Meads1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Dean Street0.1 km
  • Dean Street0.1 km
  • East Street0.1 km
  • West Street0.2 km
  • Wesley Street0.2 km