BS3 1DJ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Southville in Bristol. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Southville ward and the Bristol South constituency.
Day-to-day life in BS3 1DJ has the character of a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (145 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00074236 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BS3 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS3 1DJ.
337
37
£ 47,400 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS3 1DJ 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 37, BS3 1DJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS3 1DJ. 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
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BS3 1DJ are high at 145 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
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
Cathedral Primary School
Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School
St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School
Compass Point Primary School
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
188 nearby- The Backroom Bakery1.0 km
- The Toast Room0.4 km
- Aluna Bar & Restaurant0.9 km
- Bella Italia1.0 km
- Friska0.6 km
- + 183 more
Retailers - Other
68 nearby- Alpha Bottle Shop & Tap Room0.4 km
- Bam Tuk0.3 km
- Bedminster Post Office0.4 km
- Better Food Company0.4 km
- Sainsburys Local0.9 km
- + 63 more
Pub, NightClub
60 nearby- O'Neills1.0 km
- The Birkett Tap1.0 km
- The Louisiana0.3 km
- Thekla0.5 km
- Pryzm0.7 km
- + 55 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Bedminster Grill0.4 km
- Can can pizza0.4 km
- Shang Hai Food Takeaway0.7 km
- SUSHI DAILY0.3 km
- Taka Taka Broad Quay0.9 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Heron Foods0.4 km
- Asda0.3 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Aldi1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Mercure Bristol Holland House0.7 km
- Bristol Hotel0.7 km
- Happiness With Gravy0.1 km
- Marriott Royal Hotel - Main Kitchen0.8 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel0.9 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedminster0.6 km
- Bristol Temple Meads1.4 km
- Parson Street1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Dean Lane0.1 km
- Dean Lane0.1 km
- Wapping Wharf0.2 km
- Wapping Wharf0.2 km
- Southville Place0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BS31DJ · Data under Open Government Licence