Postcode Analysis Bristol, City of, South West

ALPHA ROAD, BS3 1DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALPHA ROAD, BS3 1DH.

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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 1DH 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

BS3 1DH is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £562k. Property prices are trending up 20.0% year-on-year.

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

BS3 1DH is an up-and-coming urban area on Alpha 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 (147 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £562k, up 20.0% 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 1DH 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 1DH. 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

Semi-Detached

£ 605,000

6 sales · Mean £ 573,325

Terraced

£ 500,000

3 sales · Mean £ 558,333

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

Crime rates near BS3 1DH are high at 147 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 behaviour172
Shoplifting105
Other theft97
Public order96

school Local Schools

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Holy Cross RC Primary School

Good192 pupils0.1 km
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Southville Primary School

Good603 pupils0.4 km
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St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School

Good412 pupils0.7 km
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Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School

Outstanding138 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School

Outstanding1780 pupils0.8 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 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

170 nearby
  • The Backroom Bakery0.9 km
  • BS3 Community Development1.0 km
  • Coronation Curry House0.8 km
  • Oowee Diner0.9 km
  • Sonny Stores0.8 km
  • + 165 more
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Retailers - Other

61 nearby
  • Co-op0.8 km
  • Redshank0.7 km
  • The Bagheera0.7 km
  • The Flower of Bristol0.7 km
  • The Southern Co-operative0.9 km
  • + 56 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

57 nearby
  • The Avon Packet0.8 km
  • The Spotted Cow0.8 km
  • The Shakespeare Tavern0.6 km
  • Hey Dude Bar0.9 km
  • Kongs of King Street0.9 km
  • + 52 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • Radisson Blu Hotel1.0 km
  • Youth Hostel Association0.6 km
  • Mercure Bristol Holland House0.7 km
  • Bristol Central Travelodge0.8 km
  • Ibis Hotel Bristol Centre0.6 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

44 nearby
  • BC DINER1.0 km
  • Crepe and Coffee0.6 km
  • Pizza Palace1.0 km
  • Catch 221.0 km
  • Dirty Burgerz0.3 km
  • + 39 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.3 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Asda0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedminster0.5 km
  • Bristol Temple Meads1.3 km
  • Parson Street1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Southville Place0.1 km
  • Dean Lane0.2 km
  • Catherine Mead Street0.2 km
  • Southville Place0.2 km
  • Catherine Mead Street0.2 km