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BS3 2BG

Sanders Close

Bedminster

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Overview

Postcode BS3 2BG is located in an urban city, within the Bedminster ward of Bristol, City of in the South West region, and forms part of the Ashton area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ashton is £60,541 per year. The nearest station is Parson Street, about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Gores Marsh Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
7.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Ashton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,041 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Ashton has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.1%

Approximately 7.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Ashton is £60,541 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 294 ft away from BS3 2BG.

Flood risk

No risk

Ashton near BS3 2BG 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BS3 2BG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Parson Street

N/A

Walking directions to Parson Street

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BS3 2BG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miGores Marsh ParkSmallWalking directions to Gores Marsh Park

Area Profile

Population
365
Population density
5,199.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.97(-7%)
Vehicle crime
9.39(+224%)
Public order
8.92(+36%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.04(-53%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.16(-20%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
329
90.38%
Other White
8
2.2%
White and Black African (mixed)
6
1.65%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.37%
Pakistani
4
1.1%
Total population: 364

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
80
27.12%
Level 3 (A level)
64
21.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
16.95%
No qualifications
48
16.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
10.51%
Total 16+ residents: 295

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
39.01%
Owns with a mortgage
55
39.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
10.64%
Social rents from council
9
6.38%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.26%
Total households: 141

Property prices in Bedminster

Median price£410,000
Price per sq ft£439
Sales (last 12 months)223
Typical range (middle 50%)£278K – £462K

Based on 223 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 (about £439 per square foot) in Bedminster area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,649 up to £1,180,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bedminster over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached25£499,000£491
Detached4£467,500£473
Terraced138£431,000£449
Flats56£235,000£406

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bedminster

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bedminster.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£266,000£175,125£336,500£313,000
2017£353,850£183,333£358,000£315,000
2018£413,500£219,950£350,000£327,000
2019£558,500£219,950£333,000£323,000
2020£270,000£214,000£365,000£340,000
2021£316,000£230,000£399,995£365,000
2022£245,000£455,000£427,250
2023£330,000£252,000£413,500£420,000
2024£849,975£246,500£450,000£415,000
2025£423,500£235,000£499,000£430,000
2026£225,000£520,000£410,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bedminster.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bedminster.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£353£310£315£331
2017£405£317£336£324
2018£193£325£358£337
2019£388£348£332£337
2020£482£361£378£358
2021£354£368£383£376
2022£384£465£432
2023£378£410£475£428
2024£427£398£424£430
2025£492£397£484£445
2026£406£589£439
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bedminster.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS3 2BG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS3 2BG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 May 20262, Sanders Close, Bristol, BS3 2BGTerracedFreehold£260,000
04 Jul 202542, Swiss Drive, Bristol, BS3 2RLTerracedFreehold£468,645
08 Dec 202567, Ashton Drive, Bristol, BS3 2PRTerracedFreehold£460,000
01 May 202656, Ashton Drive, Bristol, BS3 2PPTerracedFreehold£360,000
27 Oct 202574, Swiss Drive, Bristol, BS3 2RWTerracedFreehold£430,000

Schools

In the BS3 2BG postcode area, located within Ashton, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BS3 2BG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryAshton Vale Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimaryLuckwell Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.6 miSecondaryAshton Park SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS3 2BG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BS3 2BG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's111 Winterstoke Road, Ashton Gate, Bristol, BS3 2NSWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miAshton News174-176 Ashton Drive, Ashton Vale, Bristol, BS3 2PXWalking directions to Ashton News
0.4 miThe Food WarehouseWinterstoke Road, Bristol, BS3 2LQWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.4 miLifestyle ExpressMarsh Lane, Bristol, City of, BS3 2NRWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.4 miShorts News & Booze135 Luckwell Road, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 3ETWalking directions to Shorts News & Booze

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 2BG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ellie Freeman

Bedminster - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Emily Jade Clarke

Bedminster - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Karin Smyth

Bristol South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictBristol, City ofE06000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyBristol SouthE14001135
WardBedminsterE05010887
ParishBristol, City of, unparished areaE43000019
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)AshtonE02003052
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bristol 041AE01014501
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced2010-12-01

Frequently asked questions about BS3 2BG

Is BS3 2BG (Ashton) safe?

The area around BS3 2BG records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 BS3 2BG?

The median sale price around BS3 2BG in Ashton is £410,000 (about £439 per square foot) based on 223 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BS3 2BG?

There are 8 schools close to BS3 2BG, including Ashton Vale Primary School (Requires improvement), Luckwell Primary School (Requires improvement) and Ashton Park School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BS3 2BG?

The closest station to BS3 2BG is Parson Street, about 936 m away.

How deprived is the area around BS3 2BG?

BS3 2BG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,041 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BS3 2BG (Ashton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bristol South covering BS3 2BG is Karin Smyth (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Ellie Freeman (Green Party) and Emily Jade Clarke (Labour 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.