Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

SOUTHVILLE ROAD, BS3 1DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHVILLE ROAD, BS3 1DG.

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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 1DG 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 1DG'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 £452k. Property prices are trending down 9.0% year-on-year.

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

BS3 1DG is an up-and-coming urban area on Southville Road, 0.2km from Southville in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Southville ward and the Bristol South constituency.

This is a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (142 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £452k, down 9.0% 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 1DG 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 1DG. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 305,000

7 sales · Mean £ 292,085

Detached

£ 865,000

1 sales · Mean £ 865,000

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

Crime rates near BS3 1DG are high at 142 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 offences338
Anti-social behaviour184
Shoplifting99
Other theft97
Public order94

school Local Schools

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Holy Cross RC Primary School

Good192 pupils0.2 km
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Southville Primary School

Good603 pupils0.4 km
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Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School

Outstanding138 pupils0.7 km
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Cathedral Primary School

Good427 pupils0.7 km
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Bristol Cathedral Choir School

Good1188 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School

Good412 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School

Outstanding1780 pupils0.8 km
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Compass Point Primary School

Good170 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

185 nearby
  • The Backroom Bakery0.9 km
  • The Toast Room0.3 km
  • Aluna Bar & Restaurant0.8 km
  • Bella Italia1.0 km
  • Friska0.6 km
  • + 180 more
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Retailers - Other

65 nearby
  • Alpha Bottle Shop & Tap Room0.3 km
  • Bam Tuk0.3 km
  • Bedminster Post Office0.3 km
  • Better Food Company0.4 km
  • Creams Cafe1.0 km
  • + 60 more
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Pub, NightClub

61 nearby
  • O'Neills1.0 km
  • The Birkett Tap1.0 km
  • The Louisiana0.3 km
  • Thekla0.5 km
  • Pryzm0.7 km
  • + 56 more
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Takeaway Shop

41 nearby
  • Bedminster Grill0.3 km
  • Can can pizza0.3 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Shang Hai Food Takeaway0.6 km
  • SUSHI DAILY0.3 km
  • + 36 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.4 km
  • Asda0.3 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • Mercure Bristol Holland House0.6 km
  • Bristol Hotel0.6 km
  • Happiness With Gravy0.1 km
  • Marriott Royal Hotel - Main Kitchen0.8 km
  • Radisson Blu Hotel0.9 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedminster0.6 km
  • Bristol Temple Meads1.3 km
  • Parson Street1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Dean Lane0.1 km
  • Wapping Wharf0.1 km
  • Dean Lane0.2 km
  • Southville Place0.2 km
  • Southville Place0.2 km