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BS1 3QP

Stokes Croft

Central

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Detailed insights for BS1 3QP

Overview

Postcode BS1 3QP 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 319.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.7× 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 0.4 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
320
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
35.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Kingsdown has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,223 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Kingsdown has a very high crime rate, with approximately 319.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.3%

Approximately 35.3% 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 20 ft away from BS1 3QP.

Flood risk

No risk

Kingsdown near BS1 3QP 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 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BS1 3QP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Montpelier

N/A

Walking directions to Montpelier
0.6 mi

Redland

N/A

Walking directions to Redland
0.9 mi

Clifton Down

N/A

Walking directions to Clifton Down

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BS1 3QP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miCastle ParkLargeWalking directions to Castle Park
0.3 miSt James' ParkSmallWalking directions to St James' Park
0.4 miMontpelier ParkSmallWalking directions to Montpelier Park

Area Profile

Population
324
Population density
11,535.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
118.93(+256%)
Anti-social behaviour
87.74(+488%)
Public order
59.46(+809%)
Other theft
35.53(+531%)
Criminal damage and arson
30.46(+369%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
140
42.94%
African
44
13.5%
Other White
41
12.58%
Other
13
3.99%
Other Asian
12
3.68%
Total population: 326

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
123
41%
Level 3 (A level)
88
29.33%
No qualifications
34
11.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
10.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
4.33%
Total 16+ residents: 300

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
64
55.17%
Other social rented
25
21.55%
Social rents from council
16
13.79%
Owns with a mortgage
8
6.9%
Owns outright
2
1.72%
Total households: 116

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 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS1 3QP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS1 3QP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Oct 2025Flat 2, Walsden House, 11, Thomas Street, Bristol, BS1 3RBFlatsLeasehold£235,777
26 Jan 2026Unit 4, Avonmead House, 40 - 48, Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3QDOtherLeasehold£107,500
25 Sept 202576, Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3QYOtherLeasehold£50,000
29 Oct 202512, City Road, Bristol, BS2 8TPOtherFreehold£375,000
09 Jul 202525, Backfields Lane, Bristol, BS2 8QWFlatsLeasehold£220,000

Schools

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

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

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryThe Dolphin SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.4 miNot applicableNorth Bristol Post 16 CentreSixth form centres

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BS1 3QP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miJudy & Wissam Supermarket56 Stokes Croft, Saint Pauls, Bristol, BS1 3QUWalking directions to Judy & Wissam Supermarket
0 miPremier ExpressCity Road, Bristol, City of, BS1 3QDWalking directions to Premier Express
0 miHoryaal FoodstoreStokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3QDWalking directions to Horyaal Foodstore
0 miAshley Convenience StoreStokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3QDWalking directions to Ashley Convenience Store
0.1 miThe Best82 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3QYWalking directions to The Best

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 3QP, 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 025FE01033367
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BS1 3QP

Is BS1 3QP (Kingsdown) safe?

The area around BS1 3QP records about 320 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 3QP?

The median sale price around BS1 3QP 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 3QP?

There are 20 schools close to BS1 3QP, including St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre (Outstanding), The Dolphin School (Requires improvement) and North Bristol Post 16 Centre. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BS1 3QP?

The closest station to BS1 3QP is Montpelier, about 680 m away.

How deprived is the area around BS1 3QP?

BS1 3QP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,223 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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