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BS1 3NY

Earl Street

Central

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Detailed insights for BS1 3NY

Overview

Postcode BS1 3NY is located in an urban city, within the Central ward of Bristol, City of in the South West region, and forms part of the University & Brandon Hill area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 293.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.4× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in University & Brandon Hill is £66,125 per year. The nearest station is Redland, 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
293
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
4.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

University & Brandon Hill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,266 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

University & Brandon Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 293.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.6%

Approximately 4.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in University & Brandon Hill is £66,125 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 30 ft away from BS1 3NY.

Flood risk

No risk

University & Brandon Hill near BS1 3NY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

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

Nearby public transport stations for BS1 3NY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Redland

N/A

Walking directions to Redland
0.7 mi

Montpelier

N/A

Walking directions to Montpelier
0.8 mi

Clifton Down

N/A

Walking directions to Clifton Down

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BS1 3NY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 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
287
Population density
2,038.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
116.51(+249%)
Anti-social behaviour
47.78(+220%)
Public order
31.85(+387%)
Criminal damage and arson
29.76(+359%)
Vehicle crime
29.34(+912%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
208
72.47%
Other White
26
9.06%
Indian
14
4.88%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
3.48%
Other
6
2.09%
Total population: 287

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
145
52.35%
Level 4+ (Degree)
104
37.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
5.05%
Apprenticeship
4
1.44%
Other
4
1.44%
Total 16+ residents: 277

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
50
57.47%
Owns outright
13
14.94%
Owns with a mortgage
13
14.94%
Other forms of private rent
7
8.05%
Social rents from council
2
2.3%
Total households: 87

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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS1 3NY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS1 3NY
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 3NY postcode area, located within University & Brandon Hill, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableNorth Bristol Post 16 CentreSixth form centres

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableUniversity of BristolHigher education institutions

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BS1 3NY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTesco ExpressMarlborough Street, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 3NWWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miM&S FoodBristol, City of, BS2 8AEWalking directions to M&S Food
0.2 miLondisLewins Mead, Bristol, City of, BS1 2PYWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miTesco Express92-98 Broadmead, Bristol, BS1 3DWWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miStar Food & Wine28 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3QDWalking directions to Star Food & Wine

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 3NY, 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)University & Brandon HillE02006951
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bristol 060BE01033904
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced2005-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BS1 3NY

Is BS1 3NY (University & Brandon Hill) safe?

The area around BS1 3NY records about 293 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near BS1 3NY?

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

What schools are near BS1 3NY?

There are 20 schools close to BS1 3NY, including Willow Park CofE Primary School, North Bristol Post 16 Centre and University of Bristol. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BS1 3NY?

The closest station to BS1 3NY is Redland, about 1,041 m away.

How deprived is the area around BS1 3NY?

BS1 3NY scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,266 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BS1 3NY (University & Brandon Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

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