Postcode BS3 2SZ 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 low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% 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 0.7 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.
Ashton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,197 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
Ashton has a high crime rate, with approximately 67 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.5% 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.
The average income per household in Ashton is £60,541 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 232 ft away from BS3 2SZ.
Ashton near BS3 2SZ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Parson Street | N/A | Walking directions to Parson Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gores Marsh Park | Small | Walking directions to Gores Marsh Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £499,000 | £491 |
| Detached | 4 | £467,500 | £473 |
| Terraced | 138 | £431,000 | £449 |
| Flats | 56 | £235,000 | £406 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS3 2SZ.
In the BS3 2SZ postcode area, located within Ashton, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS3 2SZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | 111 Winterstoke Road, Ashton Gate, Bristol, BS3 2NS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Ashton News | 174-176 Ashton Drive, Ashton Vale, Bristol, BS3 2PX | Walking directions to Ashton News |
| 0.5 mi | The Co-operative Food | 105-107 Bishopsworth Road, Bedminster Down, Bristol, BS13 7JR | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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 2SZ, 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 2SZ records about 67 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around BS3 2SZ in Ashton is £410,000 (about £439 per square foot) based on 223 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to BS3 2SZ, including Ashton Vale Primary School (Requires improvement), Cheddar Grove Primary School (Good) and Bedminster Down School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BS3 2SZ is Parson Street, about 1,065 m away.
BS3 2SZ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,197 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 2SZ 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).
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.