Postcode BS3 1BB is located in an urban city, within the Southville ward of Bristol, City of in the South West region, and forms part of the Bedminster area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 249.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.9× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bedminster is £48,207 per year. The nearest station is Bedminster, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Dame Emily Park.
Bedminster has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,598 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Bedminster has a very high crime rate, with approximately 249.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 70.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bedminster is £48,207 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BS3 1BB.
Bedminster near BS3 1BB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bedminster located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bedminster | N/A | Walking directions to Bedminster |
| 0.6 mi | Parson Street | N/A | Walking directions to Parson Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Dame Emily Park | Small | Walking directions to Dame Emily Park |
| 0.3 mi | South Street Park | Small | Walking directions to South Street Park |
| 0.1 mi | St. Johns Church Yard | Small | Walking directions to St. Johns Church Yard |
Based on 202 recent sales, the median property price is £377,500 (about £452 per square foot) in Southville area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,250 up to £860,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £578,500 | £572 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £545,500 | £526 |
| Terraced | 86 | £530,000 | £458 |
| Flats | 102 | £262,193 | £421 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £206,000 | £359,950 | £397,750 |
| 2017 | £225,000 | £375,000 | £370,000 |
| 2018 | £225,000 | £371,250 | £435,000 |
| 2019 | £225,000 | £425,000 | £400,000 |
| 2020 | £250,000 | £412,000 | £431,438 |
| 2021 | £245,000 | £436,000 | £476,250 |
| 2022 | £280,000 | £487,500 | £521,000 |
| 2023 | £280,000 | £609,500 | £500,000 |
| 2024 | £273,750 | £553,250 | £472,500 |
| 2025 | £280,750 | £537,500 | £520,000 |
| 2026 | £260,000 | £546,000 | £540,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £309 | £318 | £339 |
| 2017 | £354 | £368 | £353 |
| 2018 | £360 | £375 | £349 |
| 2019 | £358 | £380 | £370 |
| 2020 | £399 | £409 | £375 |
| 2021 | £403 | £445 | £411 |
| 2022 | £465 | £467 | £445 |
| 2023 | £481 | £424 | £451 |
| 2024 | £461 | £531 | £445 |
| 2025 | £446 | £524 | £454 |
| 2026 | £417 | £523 | £459 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS3 1BB.
In the BS3 1BB postcode area, located within Bedminster, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS3 1BB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Mr Blue | Cannon Street, Bristol, City of, BS3 1BG | Walking directions to Mr Blue |
| 0.1 mi | Avon Food & Wine | 38 North Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 1HW | Walking directions to Avon Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Bedminster Store | 114-116 East Street, Bristol, BS3 4EY | Walking directions to Bedminster Store |
| 0.1 mi | Heron Foods | 102-106 East Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 4EY | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Raff Minimarket | East Street, Bristol, BS3 4HB | Walking directions to Raff Minimarket |
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 BS3 1BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Christine Charlotte Townsend
Southville - Elected 2 May 2024
Tony Dyer
Southville - Elected 2 May 2024
Karin Smyth
Bristol South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BS3 1BB records about 249 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 BS3 1BB in Bedminster is £377,500 (about £452 per square foot) based on 202 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to BS3 1BB, including Holy Cross RC Primary School (Good), Southville Primary School (Good) and Compass Point Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BS3 1BB is Bedminster, about 492 m away.
BS3 1BB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,598 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bristol South covering BS3 1BB is Karin Smyth (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Christine Charlotte Townsend (Green Party) and Tony Dyer (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.