BS3 1DH is an up-and-coming urban area on Alpha Road, 0.2km from Southville in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Southville ward and the Bristol South constituency.
This is a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (147 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £562k, up 20.0% 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 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00074236 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALPHA ROAD, BS3 1DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALPHA ROAD, BS3 1DH.
337
37
£ 47,400 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS3 1DH 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 1DH is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £562k. Property prices are trending up 20.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS3 1DH. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 605,000
6 sales · Mean £ 573,325
Terraced
£ 500,000
3 sales · Mean £ 558,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BS3 1DH are high at 147 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
Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School
Cathedral Primary School
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
Compass Point Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
170 nearby- The Backroom Bakery0.9 km
- BS3 Community Development1.0 km
- Coronation Curry House0.8 km
- Oowee Diner0.9 km
- Sonny Stores0.8 km
- + 165 more
Retailers - Other
61 nearby- Co-op0.8 km
- Redshank0.7 km
- The Bagheera0.7 km
- The Flower of Bristol0.7 km
- The Southern Co-operative0.9 km
- + 56 more
Pub, NightClub
57 nearby- The Avon Packet0.8 km
- The Spotted Cow0.8 km
- The Shakespeare Tavern0.6 km
- Hey Dude Bar0.9 km
- Kongs of King Street0.9 km
- + 52 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Radisson Blu Hotel1.0 km
- Youth Hostel Association0.6 km
- Mercure Bristol Holland House0.7 km
- Bristol Central Travelodge0.8 km
- Ibis Hotel Bristol Centre0.6 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- BC DINER1.0 km
- Crepe and Coffee0.6 km
- Pizza Palace1.0 km
- Catch 221.0 km
- Dirty Burgerz0.3 km
- + 39 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Heron Foods0.3 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Asda0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedminster0.5 km
- Bristol Temple Meads1.3 km
- Parson Street1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Southville Place0.1 km
- Dean Lane0.2 km
- Catherine Mead Street0.2 km
- Southville Place0.2 km
- Catherine Mead Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BS31DH · Data under Open Government Licence