BS3 1BZ is a mixed residential area located 0.3km from Bedminster in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Southville ward and the Bristol South constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for BS3 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00074252 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BS3 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BS3 1BZ.
291
34
£ 56,100 /yr
70%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS3 1BZ 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
BS3 1BZ is a young, economically active community — 70% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BS3 1BZ. The average age is 34.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BS3 1BZ is moderate at 65 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
Southville Primary School
Compass Point Primary School
Holy Cross RC Primary School
Luckwell Primary School
Ashton Gate Primary School
Parson Street Primary School
St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School
Cathedral Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
65 nearby- Co-op0.7 km
- Redshank0.7 km
- The Bagheera0.7 km
- The Flower of Bristol0.7 km
- The Southern Co-operative0.4 km
- + 60 more
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- The Avon Packet0.7 km
- The Spotted Cow0.3 km
- Three Lions0.7 km
- Brunel0.9 km
- The Louisiana0.8 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
107 nearby- BS3 Community Development0.5 km
- Coronation Curry House0.7 km
- Oowee Diner0.4 km
- Sonny Stores0.5 km
- Spirited0.4 km
- + 102 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- Passion Wok0.8 km
- Bedminster Grill0.7 km
- Can can pizza0.7 km
- Shang Hai Food Takeaway0.7 km
- SUSHI DAILY0.7 km
- + 39 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Heron Foods0.4 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- Asda0.7 km
- Aldi0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Happiness With Gravy0.5 km
- Ibis Hotel Bristol Centre1.0 km
- The Steam Crane Ale House and Kitchen0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedminster0.7 km
- Parson Street1.0 km
- Bristol Temple Meads1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Sion Road0.1 km
- Sion Road0.1 km
- Dean Street0.2 km
- West Street0.3 km
- Dean Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS31BZ · Data under Open Government Licence