BS3 1BT is an up-and-coming urban area on Albany Buildings, 0.3km from Southville in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Southville ward and the Bristol South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BS3 1BT is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 71% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 122 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 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00074259 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALBANY BUILDINGS, BS3 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBANY BUILDINGS, BS3 1BT.
234
51
£ 47,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BS3 1BT has a significant social housing presence — 71% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 1BT. The average age is 51.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BS3 1BT is above average at 122 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
Compass Point Primary School
St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School
Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School
Victoria Park Primary School
Luckwell Primary School
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
126 nearby- The Toast Room0.4 km
- Friska0.9 km
- Harbourside Desi Kitchen & Bar0.9 km
- McDonalds Restaurants Limited0.4 km
- Pastan0.9 km
- + 121 more
Retailers - Other
65 nearby- Alpha Bottle Shop & Tap Room0.3 km
- Bam Tuk0.4 km
- Bedminster Post Office0.4 km
- Better Food Company0.7 km
- The World Food Off Licence0.4 km
- + 60 more
Pub, NightClub
38 nearby- Brunel0.8 km
- The Louisiana0.6 km
- Thekla0.9 km
- The Avon Packet0.8 km
- The Spotted Cow0.6 km
- + 33 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- Bedminster Grill0.4 km
- Can can pizza0.4 km
- Shang Hai Food Takeaway0.5 km
- SUSHI DAILY0.4 km
- Passion Wok1.0 km
- + 39 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.3 km
- Heron Foods0.1 km
- Asda0.4 km
- Aldi0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Mercure Bristol Holland House1.0 km
- Youth Hostel Association0.9 km
- Ibis Hotel Bristol Centre0.9 km
- The Steam Crane Ale House and Kitchen0.1 km
- Happiness With Gravy0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedminster0.5 km
- Parson Street1.2 km
- Bristol Temple Meads1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Dean Street0.0 km
- East Street0.1 km
- Dean Street0.1 km
- Catherine Mead Street0.3 km
- Wesley Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS31BT · Data under Open Government Licence