Postcode BS3 2SL is located in an urban city, within the Bedminster area of Bristol, City of in the South West region, and forms part of the Bedminster area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bedminster is £48,207 per year. The median sale price in Bedminster is £410,000 (around £434 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £289,500 and £465,000. The nearest station is Parson Street, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Gores Marsh Park.
Bedminster has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,141 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Bedminster has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 59 ft away from BS3 2SL.
Bedminster near BS3 2SL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Parson Street located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Parson Street | N/A | Walking directions to Parson Street |
| 0.9 mi | Bedminster | N/A | Walking directions to Bedminster |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gores Marsh Park | Small | Walking directions to Gores Marsh Park |
| 0.5 mi | South Street Park | Small | Walking directions to South Street Park |
Based on 208 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 (about £434 per square foot) in Bedminster area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,649 up to £1,180,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £524,650 | £402 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £499,000 | £429 |
| Terraced | 134 | £432,500 | £447 |
| Flats | 48 | £226,500 | £408 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £258,000 | £176,500 | £333,750 | £311,750 |
| 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 | £237,000 | £499,000 | £430,000 |
| 2026 | £524,650 | £224,375 | £484,500 | £425,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £380 | £307 | £313 | £329 |
| 2017 | £405 | £319 | £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 | £404 | £484 | £445 |
| 2026 | £245 | £379 | £428 | £439 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS3 2SL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2026 | 3, Alma Cottages, Bristol, BS3 2SL | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2026 | 4, Alma Cottages, Bristol, BS3 2SL | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 1, Alma Place, Bristol, BS3 2BQ | Detached | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2026 | 76, Bedminster Down Road, Bristol, BS13 7AD | Terraced | Freehold | £303,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 10, Hardy Road, Bristol, BS3 2SN | Terraced | Freehold | £260,000 |
In the BS3 2SL postcode area, located within Bedminster, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Parson Street Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Jul 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Luckwell Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Compass Point Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Nov 2022. |
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BS3 2SL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | Marsh Lane, Bristol, City of, BS3 2NR | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Shorts News & Booze | 135 Luckwell Road, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 3ET | Walking directions to Shorts News & Booze |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | 72-74 Parson Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 5QQ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 82-84 Bedminster Road, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 5NP | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Bedminster Road Convenience Store | 80 Bedminster Road, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 5NP | Walking directions to Bedminster Road Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Bristol, City of district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BS3 2SL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ellie Freeman
Bedminster - Elected 2 May 2024
Emily Jade Clarke
Bedminster - Elected 2 May 2024
Karin Smyth
Bristol South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BS3 2SL records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, other theft and public order.
The median sale price around BS3 2SL in Bedminster is £410,000 (about £434 per square foot) based on 208 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to BS3 2SL, including Parson Street Primary School (Good), Luckwell Primary School (Good) and Compass Point Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BS3 2SL is Parson Street, about 264 m away.
BS3 2SL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,141 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 2SL 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).