BS3 1AQ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Southville in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Southville ward and the Bristol South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BS3 1AQ 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 131 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00074235 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BS3 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS3 1AQ.
267
44
£ 47,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS3 1AQ 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
Social renting makes up 51% of tenure in BS3 1AQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS3 1AQ. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BS3 1AQ is above average at 131 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
Compass Point Primary School
Cathedral Primary School
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
148 nearby- The Backroom Bakery0.8 km
- Coronation Curry House0.9 km
- Oowee Diner0.9 km
- Sonny Stores0.9 km
- Spirited0.9 km
- + 143 more
Retailers - Other
54 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
- Redshank0.8 km
- The Bagheera0.8 km
- The Flower of Bristol0.8 km
- The Southern Co-operative0.9 km
- + 49 more
Pub, NightClub
51 nearby- The Avon Packet0.9 km
- The Spotted Cow0.9 km
- The Shakespeare Tavern0.7 km
- Hey Dude Bar0.9 km
- Kongs of King Street0.9 km
- + 46 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Youth Hostel Association0.6 km
- Mercure Bristol Holland House0.7 km
- Bristol Central Travelodge0.9 km
- Ibis Hotel Bristol Centre0.7 km
- The Steam Crane Ale House and Kitchen0.4 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Crepe and Coffee0.7 km
- Dirty Burgerz0.2 km
- Margari Ltd0.4 km
- Pizzarova0.4 km
- Subway0.2 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Heron Foods0.2 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
- Catherine Mead Street0.1 km
- Southville Place0.1 km
- Catherine Mead Street0.1 km
- Southville Place0.2 km
- Dean Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BS31AQ · Data under Open Government Licence