BS3 1DB is an up-and-coming urban area on Dean Lane, 0.2km from Southville in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Southville ward and the Bristol South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BS3 1DB is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 135 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £384k, up 10.2% year-on-year. 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 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00074235 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DEAN LANE, BS3 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEAN LANE, BS3 1DB.
267
44
£ 47,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS3 1DB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
BS3 1DB has a significant social housing presence — 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending up 10.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS3 1DB. The average age is 43.5. 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
£ 254,000
12 sales · Mean £ 267,770
Terraced
£ 607,500
1 sales · Mean £ 607,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BS3 1DB is above average at 135 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
St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School
Compass Point Primary School
Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School
Cathedral Primary School
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
147 nearby- The Backroom Bakery1.0 km
- BS3 Community Development0.9 km
- Coronation Curry House0.8 km
- Oowee Diner0.8 km
- Sonny Stores0.8 km
- + 142 more
Retailers - Other
61 nearby- Co-op0.8 km
- Redshank0.8 km
- The Bagheera0.8 km
- The Flower of Bristol0.8 km
- The Southern Co-operative0.8 km
- + 56 more
Pub, NightClub
46 nearby- The Avon Packet0.8 km
- The Spotted Cow0.7 km
- The Shakespeare Tavern0.7 km
- Hey Dude Bar1.0 km
- Kongs of King Street1.0 km
- + 41 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Youth Hostel Association0.7 km
- Mercure Bristol Holland House0.8 km
- Bristol Central Travelodge0.9 km
- Ibis Hotel Bristol Centre0.7 km
- The Steam Crane Ale House and Kitchen0.3 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Crepe and Coffee0.7 km
- Dirty Burgerz0.2 km
- Margari Ltd0.5 km
- Pizzarova0.4 km
- Subway0.2 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Heron Foods0.2 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Asda0.3 km
- Aldi0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedminster0.5 km
- Parson Street1.4 km
- Bristol Temple Meads1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Catherine Mead Street0.2 km
- Dean Street0.2 km
- Catherine Mead Street0.2 km
- East Street0.2 km
- Southville Place0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BS31DB · Data under Open Government Licence