Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

SOUTHVILLE PLACE, BS3 1AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHVILLE PLACE, BS3 1AW.

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Population

337

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 47,400 /yr

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Employed

68%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BS3 1AW 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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1/10
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2/10
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9/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BS3 1AW's 53% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £428k. Property prices are trending down 41.7% year-on-year.

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

BS3 1AW is an up-and-coming urban area on Southville Place, 0.3km from Southville in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Southville ward and the Bristol South constituency.

The people who live in BS3 1AW are typical of a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Outside of residential hours, areas dominated by food and entertainment. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (140 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £428k, down 41.7% 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 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00074236 (shared with 11 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 1AW. 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

White / British85.6%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed10.0%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 51%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 447,500

16 sales · Mean £ 443,834

Flat

£ 270,000

7 sales · Mean £ 276,214

Detached

£ 865,000

1 sales · Mean £ 865,000

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

Crime rates near BS3 1AW are high at 140 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 offences337
Anti-social behaviour182
Shoplifting99
Other theft97
Public order90

school Local Schools

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Holy Cross RC Primary School

Good192 pupils0.2 km
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Southville Primary School

Good603 pupils0.5 km
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Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School

Outstanding138 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School

Good412 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School

Outstanding1780 pupils0.7 km
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Cathedral Primary School

Good427 pupils0.8 km
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Bristol Cathedral Choir School

Good1188 pupils0.8 km
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Compass Point Primary School

Good170 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

58 nearby
  • Londis York Road1.0 km
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Redshank0.8 km
  • The Bagheera0.8 km
  • The Flower of Bristol0.8 km
  • + 53 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

59 nearby
  • Sidings Bristol1.0 km
  • The Avon Packet0.9 km
  • The Spotted Cow0.9 km
  • The Drawbridge1.0 km
  • The Shakespeare Tavern0.6 km
  • + 54 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

176 nearby
  • The Backroom Bakery0.8 km
  • Coronation Curry House0.9 km
  • Oowee Diner1.0 km
  • Sonny Stores0.9 km
  • Geek Retreat1.0 km
  • + 171 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Radisson Blu Hotel0.9 km
  • Youth Hostel Association0.5 km
  • Mercure Bristol Holland House0.6 km
  • Bristol Central Travelodge0.8 km
  • Ibis Hotel Bristol Centre0.7 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

41 nearby
  • BC DINER0.9 km
  • Crepe and Coffee0.6 km
  • Pizza Palace0.9 km
  • Catch 220.9 km
  • Dirty Burgerz0.3 km
  • + 36 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.3 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Asda0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedminster0.5 km
  • Bristol Temple Meads1.2 km
  • Parson Street1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Southville Place0.0 km
  • Southville Place0.1 km
  • Dean Lane0.2 km
  • Dalby Avenue0.2 km
  • Bedminster Parade0.2 km