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BS3 1QZ

Upton Road

Southville

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Detailed insights for BS3 1QZ

Overview

Postcode BS3 1QZ is located in an urban city, within the Southville ward of Bristol, City of in the South West region, and forms part of the Southville area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Southville is £62,288 per year. The nearest station is Parson Street, about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest large park is Greville Smyth Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
14.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Southville has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,787 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Southville has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.5%

Approximately 14.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Southville is £62,288 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BS3 1QZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Southville near BS3 1QZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Parson Street located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BS3 1QZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Parson Street

N/A

Walking directions to Parson Street
0.8 mi

Bedminster

N/A

Walking directions to Bedminster

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BS3 1QZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miGreville Smyth ParkLargeWalking directions to Greville Smyth Park
0.5 miDame Emily ParkSmallWalking directions to Dame Emily Park
0.5 miSouth Street ParkSmallWalking directions to South Street Park

Area Profile

Population
442
Population density
6,543 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.77(-2%)
Shoplifting
27.91(+322%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.7(+79%)
Public order
15.78(+141%)
Burglary
11.53(+315%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
368
83.07%
Other White
33
7.45%
Irish
11
2.48%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
9
2.03%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
1.35%
Total population: 443

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
211
55.53%
No qualifications
84
22.11%
Level 3 (A level)
43
11.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
4.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
3.16%
Total 16+ residents: 380

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
59
35.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
46
27.71%
Owns outright
27
16.27%
Social rents from council
12
7.23%
Other social rented
12
7.23%
Total households: 166

Property prices in Southville

Median price£377,500
Price per sq ft£452
Sales (last 12 months)202
Typical range (middle 50%)£262K – £535K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Southville over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£578,500£572
Semi-Detached12£545,500£526
Terraced86£530,000£458
Flats102£262,193£421

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Southville

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Southville.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Southville.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Southville.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Southville.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS3 1QZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS3 1QZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Jun 202556, Raleigh Road, Bristol, BS3 1QTTerracedFreehold£533,000
14 Nov 2025First Floor Flat, 63, Raleigh Road, Bristol, BS3 1QSFlatsFreehold£330,000
18 Feb 202549A, Raleigh Road, Bristol, BS3 1QSFlatsLeasehold£310,000
12 Dec 202534, Greenbank Road, Bristol, BS3 1RJTerracedFreehold£375,000
07 Mar 202557, Greenbank Road, Bristol, BS3 1RJTerracedFreehold£410,000

Schools

In the BS3 1QZ postcode area, located within Southville, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BS3 1QZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryAshton Gate Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySouthville Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryCompass Point Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS3 1QZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BS3 1QZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op Food171-178 Coronation Road, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1RFWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miAldiNorth Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 1JAWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 milifestyle expressCoronation Road, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1RNWalking directions to lifestyle express
0.2 miMorrisons Daily1 Mardyke Ferry Road, Hotwells, Bristol, BS1 6TTWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miInternational Sky Supermarket264-266 North Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 1JAWalking directions to International Sky 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 BS3 1QZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Christine Charlotte Townsend

Southville - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Tony Dyer

Southville - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Member of parliament

Karin Smyth

Bristol South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictBristol, City ofE06000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyBristol SouthE14001135
WardSouthvilleE05010914
ParishBristol, City of, unparished areaE43000019
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)SouthvilleE02003047
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bristol 036DE01014699
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1983-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BS3 1QZ

Is BS3 1QZ (Southville) safe?

The area around BS3 1QZ records about 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 BS3 1QZ?

The median sale price around BS3 1QZ in Southville is £377,500 (about £452 per square foot) based on 202 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BS3 1QZ?

There are 15 schools close to BS3 1QZ, including Ashton Gate Primary School (Outstanding), Southville Primary School (Good) and Compass Point Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BS3 1QZ?

The closest station to BS3 1QZ is Parson Street, about 1,259 m away.

How deprived is the area around BS3 1QZ?

BS3 1QZ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,787 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BS3 1QZ (Southville) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bristol South covering BS3 1QZ 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).

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.