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.
SOUTHVILLE PLACE, BS3 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHVILLE PLACE, BS3 1AW.
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£ 47,400 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
Holy Cross RC Primary School
Southville Primary School
Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School
St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School
Cathedral Primary School
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
Compass Point Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: BS31AW · Data under Open Government Licence