BS3 1BY is an up-and-coming urban area on Warden Road, 0.4km from Southville in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Southville ward and the Bristol South constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (60% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 122 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £238k. 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 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00174276 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WARDEN ROAD, BS3 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WARDEN ROAD, BS3 1BY.
249
32
£ 47,400 /yr
77%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS3 1BY 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 77% economic activity and an average age of 32, BS3 1BY is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS3 1BY. The average age is 31.9. 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
£ 238,000
2 sales · Mean £ 238,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BS3 1BY is above average at 122 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
Holy Cross RC Primary School
Southville Primary School
Compass Point Primary School
St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School
Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School
Victoria Park Primary School
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School
Luckwell Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
62 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
- Redshank0.9 km
- The Bagheera0.9 km
- The Flower of Bristol0.9 km
- The Southern Co-operative0.7 km
- + 57 more
Pub, NightClub
37 nearby- The Avon Packet0.9 km
- The Spotted Cow0.6 km
- Three Lions0.8 km
- The Shakespeare Tavern0.9 km
- The Ostrich0.8 km
- + 32 more
Restaurant, Cafe
119 nearby- BS3 Community Development0.7 km
- Coronation Curry House0.9 km
- Oowee Diner0.7 km
- Sonny Stores0.8 km
- Spirited0.7 km
- + 114 more
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Passion Wok1.0 km
- Crepe and Coffee0.9 km
- Dirty Burgerz0.1 km
- Margari Ltd0.6 km
- Pizzarova0.6 km
- + 38 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Youth Hostel Association0.9 km
- Mercure Bristol Holland House1.0 km
- Ibis Hotel Bristol Centre0.9 km
- The Steam Crane Ale House and Kitchen0.2 km
- Happiness With Gravy0.3 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Heron Foods0.1 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- Asda0.4 km
- Aldi0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedminster0.4 km
- Parson Street1.2 km
- Bristol Temple Meads1.5 km
Bus Stops
- East Street0.0 km
- Dean Street0.1 km
- Dean Street0.2 km
- Catherine Mead Street0.2 km
- Wesley Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS31BY · Data under Open Government Licence