Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

MERRYWOOD ROAD, BS3 1DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERRYWOOD ROAD, BS3 1DW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

373

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 56,100 /yr

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Employed

75%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BS3 1DW 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.

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2/10
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2/10
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8/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

With 75% economic activity and an average age of 34, BS3 1DW is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending up 27.4% year-on-year.

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

BS3 1DW is a mixed residential area on Merrywood Road, 0.3km from Southville in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Southville ward and the Bristol South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BS3 1DW offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (57% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 88 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £225k, up 27.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BS3 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00074244 (shared with 13 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 1DW. The average age is 33.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.1%
Asian / British Asian3.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

75%Active
FT: 57%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 220,000

19 sales · Mean £ 258,921

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

Crime around BS3 1DW is moderate at 88 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 offences288
Anti-social behaviour120
Other theft89
Public order81
Criminal damage and arson68

school Local Schools

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Southville Primary School

Good603 pupils0.1 km
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Holy Cross RC Primary School

Good192 pupils0.3 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 pupils0.9 km
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Luckwell Primary School

Requires Improvement113 pupils0.9 km
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Ashton Gate Primary School

Outstanding794 pupils0.9 km
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Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School

Outstanding138 pupils1.0 km
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Cathedral Primary School

Good427 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

66 nearby
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Redshank0.7 km
  • The Bagheera0.7 km
  • The Flower of Bristol0.7 km
  • The Southern Co-operative0.6 km
  • + 61 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

37 nearby
  • The Avon Packet0.7 km
  • The Spotted Cow0.5 km
  • Three Lions0.8 km
  • Brunel0.9 km
  • The Louisiana0.7 km
  • + 32 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

125 nearby
  • BS3 Community Development0.6 km
  • Coronation Curry House0.7 km
  • Oowee Diner0.6 km
  • Sonny Stores0.6 km
  • Spirited0.6 km
  • + 120 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

44 nearby
  • Passion Wok0.9 km
  • Bedminster Grill0.5 km
  • Can can pizza0.5 km
  • Shang Hai Food Takeaway0.6 km
  • SUSHI DAILY0.5 km
  • + 39 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Heron Foods0.3 km
  • Asda0.5 km
  • Aldi0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Youth Hostel Association0.9 km
  • Bristol Central Travelodge1.0 km
  • Ibis Hotel Bristol Centre0.9 km
  • The Steam Crane Ale House and Kitchen0.0 km
  • Happiness With Gravy0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedminster0.6 km
  • Parson Street1.2 km
  • Bristol Temple Meads1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Dean Street0.1 km
  • Dean Street0.1 km
  • East Street0.2 km
  • Sion Road0.3 km
  • West Street0.3 km