BS3 1DL is a mixed residential area on Morley Road, 0.2km from Southville in Bristol. Administratively it sits within Southville ward and the Bristol South constituency.
For families considering a move, BS3 1DL represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £348k.
Census 2021 statistics for BS3 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00074243 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MORLEY ROAD, BS3 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MORLEY ROAD, BS3 1DL.
339
35
£ 56,100 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BS3 1DL 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 1DL is a young, economically active community — 67% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 35, 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 1DL. The average age is 34.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 325,000
10 sales · Mean £ 312,100
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BS3 1DL is moderate at 73 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
Holy Cross RC Primary School
Compass Point Primary School
Ashton Gate Primary School
St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School
Cathedral Primary School
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
Luckwell Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
64 nearby- Co-op0.6 km
- Redshank0.6 km
- The Bagheera0.6 km
- The Flower of Bristol0.6 km
- The Southern Co-operative0.6 km
- + 59 more
Pub, NightClub
45 nearby- The Avon Packet0.6 km
- The Spotted Cow0.5 km
- Three Lions0.9 km
- Brunel1.0 km
- The Louisiana0.6 km
- + 40 more
Restaurant, Cafe
140 nearby- BS3 Community Development0.7 km
- Coronation Curry House0.6 km
- Oowee Diner0.6 km
- Sonny Stores0.6 km
- Spirited0.6 km
- + 135 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Bedminster Grill0.5 km
- Can can pizza0.5 km
- Shang Hai Food Takeaway0.7 km
- SUSHI DAILY0.5 km
- Joe's Kebab0.2 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.5 km
- Heron Foods0.3 km
- Asda0.5 km
- Aldi0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Youth Hostel Association0.8 km
- Mercure Bristol Holland House1.0 km
- Bristol Central Travelodge0.9 km
- Ibis Hotel Bristol Centre0.7 km
- The Steam Crane Ale House and Kitchen0.2 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedminster0.7 km
- Parson Street1.2 km
- Bristol Temple Meads1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Dean Street0.2 km
- Dean Street0.2 km
- East Street0.3 km
- Sion Road0.3 km
- Dean Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BS31DL · Data under Open Government Licence