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BS1 3LL

St James Barton

Central

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Detailed insights for BS1 3LL

Overview

Postcode BS1 3LL is located in an urban city, within the Central ward of Bristol, City of in the South West region, and forms part of the St Pauls area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 306.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.6× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in St Pauls is £48,442 per year. The nearest station is Montpelier, about 0.6 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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
307
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
4.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

St Pauls has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,434 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

St Pauls has a very high crime rate, with approximately 306.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.4%

Approximately 4.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in St Pauls is £48,442 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 82 ft away from BS1 3LL.

Flood risk

No risk

St Pauls near BS1 3LL 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 3LL
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 3LL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCastle ParkLargeWalking directions to Castle Park
0.2 miSt James' ParkSmallWalking directions to St James' Park
0.3 miSt Paul's ParkSmallWalking directions to St Paul's Park

Area Profile

Population
427
Population density
11,455.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
126.58(+279%)
Anti-social behaviour
87.7(+488%)
Public order
53.8(+723%)
Shoplifting
52.44(+693%)
Other theft
33.45(+494%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
225
53.07%
Other White
67
15.8%
Other
17
4.01%
Chinese
14
3.3%
African
14
3.3%
Total population: 424

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
233
56.01%
Level 3 (A level)
132
31.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
5.77%
No qualifications
11
2.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8
1.92%
Total 16+ residents: 416

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
116
57.14%
Owns with a mortgage
53
26.11%
Owns outright
19
9.36%
Other social rented
8
3.94%
Other forms of private rent
5
2.46%
Total households: 203

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 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS1 3LL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS1 3LL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Apr 2026Flat 503, 51.02 Apartments, St James Barton, Bristol, BS1 3LLFlatsLeasehold£209,550
03 Feb 2026Flat 615, 51.02 Apartments, St James Barton, Bristol, BS1 3LLFlatsLeasehold£242,000
27 Feb 2025Flat 605, 51.02 Apartments, St James Barton, Bristol, BS1 3LLFlatsLeasehold£281,000
16 Feb 2026Flat 406, 51.02 Apartments, St James Barton, Bristol, BS1 3LYFlatsLeasehold£204,287
03 Jun 2025Flat 208, 51.02 Apartments, St James Barton, Bristol, BS1 3LYFlatsLeasehold£220,000

Schools

In the BS1 3LL postcode area, located within St Pauls, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BS1 3LL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNurserySt Pauls Nursery School & Children's CentreLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryWillow Park CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryThe Dolphin SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BS1 3LL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miStar Food & Wine28 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3QDWalking directions to Star Food & Wine
0.1 miAshley Convenience StoreStokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3QDWalking directions to Ashley Convenience Store
0.1 miLa Mart Asian SupermarketThe Horsefair, Bristol, City of, BS1 3LZWalking directions to La Mart Asian Supermarket
0.1 miHoryaal FoodstoreStokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3QDWalking directions to Horyaal Foodstore
0.1 miTesco ExpressMarlborough Street, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 3NWWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 3LL, 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)St PaulsE02006950
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bristol 059DE01033347
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced2001-12-01

Frequently asked questions about BS1 3LL

Is BS1 3LL (St Pauls) safe?

The area around BS1 3LL records about 307 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.

What is the average house price near BS1 3LL?

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

What schools are near BS1 3LL?

There are 20 schools close to BS1 3LL, including St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre (Outstanding), Willow Park CofE Primary School and The Dolphin School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BS1 3LL?

The closest station to BS1 3LL is Montpelier, about 930 m away.

How deprived is the area around BS1 3LL?

BS1 3LL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,434 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BS1 3LL (St Pauls) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bristol Central covering BS1 3LL 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.