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BS1 3EQ

Central

Bristol, City of

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Overview

Postcode BS1 3EQ is located in an urban city, within the Central ward of Bristol, City of in the South West region, and forms part of the Kingsdown area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 659.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 7.7× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kingsdown is £64,032 per year. The nearest station is Montpelier, about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Castle Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
660
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Kingsdown has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,787 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Kingsdown has a very high crime rate, with approximately 659.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7%

Approximately 7.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Kingsdown is £64,032 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 100 ft away from BS1 3EQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Kingsdown near BS1 3EQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Montpelier located about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BS1 3EQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Montpelier

N/A

Walking directions to Montpelier
0.7 mi

Redland

N/A

Walking directions to Redland
0.9 mi

Bristol Temple Meads

N/A

Walking directions to Bristol Temple Meads

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BS1 3EQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCastle ParkLargeWalking directions to Castle Park
0.4 miRoyal Fort GardenMediumWalking directions to Royal Fort Garden
0.1 miSt James' ParkSmallWalking directions to St James' Park

Area Profile

Population
620
Population density
29,951.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
241.01(+622%)
Shoplifting
229.87(+3378%)
Anti-social behaviour
148.35(+895%)
Public order
134.18(+1952%)
Other theft
101.27(+1699%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
225
36.35%
Chinese
168
27.14%
Other White
61
9.85%
Indian
55
8.89%
Other Asian
23
3.72%
Total population: 619

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
305
49.92%
Level 3 (A level)
235
38.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
4.26%
No qualifications
18
2.95%
Other
15
2.45%
Total 16+ residents: 611

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
69
69%
Owns with a mortgage
15
15%
Other social rented
7
7%
Owns outright
5
5%
Shared ownership
4
4%
Total households: 100

Property prices in Central

Median price£275,000
Price per sq ft£447
Sales (last 12 months)125
Typical range (middle 50%)£215K – £370K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£665,000£547
Terraced4£585,000£515
Flats120£269,500£435

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS1 3EQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS1 3EQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Jan 2026Hamilton Court, Montague Street, Bristol, BS2 8NYOtherFreehold£3,112,500
01 Sept 2025Flat 6, Hamilton Court, Montague Street, Bristol, BS2 8NYFlatsLeasehold£235,000
20 Aug 2025Flat 3, Hamilton Court, Montague Street, Bristol, BS2 8NYFlatsLeasehold£257,500
12 Aug 2025Flat 42, Hamilton Court, Montague Street, Bristol, BS2 8NYFlatsLeasehold£172,000
28 May 2025Flat 33, Hamilton Court, Montague Street, Bristol, BS2 8NYFlatsLeasehold£248,000

Schools

In the BS1 3EQ postcode area, located within Kingsdown, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BS1 3EQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryWillow Park CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

N/A

0.4 miNurserySt Pauls Nursery School & Children's CentreLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.4 miNot applicableNorth Bristol Post 16 CentreSixth form centres

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS1 3EQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BS1 3EQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressMarlborough Street, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 3NWWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miTesco Express92-98 Broadmead, Bristol, BS1 3DWWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miSainsbury's Local86-88 Broadmead, Bristol, BS1 3DWWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miStar Food & Wine28 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3QDWalking directions to Star Food & Wine
0.2 miLa Mart Asian SupermarketThe Horsefair, Bristol, City of, BS1 3LZWalking directions to La Mart Asian Supermarket

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bristol, City of district (2025-26).

Band A£1,723
Band B£2,010
Band C£2,297
Band D£2,584
Band E£3,158
Band F£3,732
Band G£4,306
Band H£5,168

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BS1 3EQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ani Stafford-Townsend

Central - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Sibusiso Tshabalala

Central - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Member of parliament

Carla Denyer

Bristol Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Green Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictBristol, City ofE06000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyBristol CentralE14001131
WardCentralE05010892
ParishBristol, City of, unparished areaE43000019
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)KingsdownE02003036
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bristol 025EE01033342
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced2009-10-01

Frequently asked questions about BS1 3EQ

Is BS1 3EQ (Kingsdown) safe?

The area around BS1 3EQ records about 660 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near BS1 3EQ?

The median sale price around BS1 3EQ in Kingsdown is £275,000 (about £447 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BS1 3EQ?

There are 20 schools close to BS1 3EQ, including Willow Park CofE Primary School, St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre (Outstanding) and North Bristol Post 16 Centre. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BS1 3EQ?

The closest station to BS1 3EQ is Montpelier, about 1,023 m away.

How deprived is the area around BS1 3EQ?

BS1 3EQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,787 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BS1 3EQ (Kingsdown) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bristol Central covering BS1 3EQ 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).

Data Sources

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.