Postcode BS1 3BF is located in an urban city, within the Central ward of Bristol, City of in the South West region, and forms part of the Temple Meads area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 393.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.6× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Temple Meads is £54,132 per year. The nearest station is Montpelier, about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Castle Park.
Temple Meads has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,501 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Temple Meads has a very high crime rate, with approximately 393.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 75.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Temple Meads is £54,132 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from BS1 3BF.
Temple Meads near BS1 3BF has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Montpelier located about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Montpelier | N/A | Walking directions to Montpelier |
| 0.7 mi | Bristol Temple Meads | N/A | Walking directions to Bristol Temple Meads |
| 0.9 mi | Redland | N/A | Walking directions to Redland |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Castle Park | Large | Walking directions to Castle Park |
| 0.5 mi | Riverside Park | Large | Walking directions to Riverside Park |
| 0.3 mi | George Jones Park | Small | Walking directions to George Jones Park |
Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £447 per square foot) in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £850,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £665,000 | £547 |
| Terraced | 4 | £585,000 | £515 |
| Flats | 120 | £269,500 | £435 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £260,000 | £496,500 |
| 2017 | £252,000 | £560,000 |
| 2018 | £250,000 | £730,000 |
| 2019 | £280,000 | £610,000 |
| 2020 | £295,000 | — |
| 2021 | £295,000 | £610,000 |
| 2022 | £251,500 | £457,500 |
| 2023 | £272,500 | £805,555 |
| 2024 | £290,000 | £827,000 |
| 2025 | £275,000 | £475,000 |
| 2026 | £270,000 | £695,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £400 | £304 |
| 2017 | £437 | £430 |
| 2018 | £431 | £501 |
| 2019 | £449 | £457 |
| 2020 | £449 | — |
| 2021 | £471 | £373 |
| 2022 | £484 | £600 |
| 2023 | £455 | £417 |
| 2024 | £463 | £488 |
| 2025 | £456 | £329 |
| 2026 | £431 | £551 |
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS1 3BF.
In the BS1 3BF postcode area, located within Temple Meads, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS1 3BF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | M&S Simply Food | Bristol, City of, BS1 3BX | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 1-3 Broadmead, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 3HF | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | La Mart Asian Supermarket | The Horsefair, Bristol, City of, BS1 3LZ | Walking directions to La Mart Asian Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Budgens | 85-107 Newfoundland Circus, Bristol, BS2 9LU | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 86-88 Broadmead, Bristol, BS1 3DW | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
Annual council tax rates for Bristol, City of district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BS1 3BF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ani Stafford-Townsend
Central - Elected 2 May 2024
Sibusiso Tshabalala
Central - Elected 2 May 2024
Carla Denyer
Bristol Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BS1 3BF records about 393 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around BS1 3BF in Temple Meads is £275,000 (about £447 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BS1 3BF, including St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre (Outstanding), Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre (Outstanding) and St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BS1 3BF is Montpelier, about 1,070 m away.
BS1 3BF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,501 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bristol Central covering BS1 3BF is Carla Denyer (Green Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Ani Stafford-Townsend (Green Party) and Sibusiso Tshabalala (Green Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.