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BS3 3PA

Argus Road

Bedminster

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Detailed insights for BS3 3PA

Overview

Postcode BS3 3PA is located in an urban city, within the Bedminster ward 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 67.5 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 Bedminster is £48,207 per year. The nearest station is Parson Street, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Marksbury Road Open Space.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
4.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

Bedminster has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,349 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Bedminster has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.1%

Approximately 4.1% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Bedminster is £48,207 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 236 ft away from BS3 3PA.

Flood risk

No risk

Bedminster near BS3 3PA 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BS3 3PA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Parson Street

N/A

Walking directions to Parson Street
0.5 mi

Bedminster

N/A

Walking directions to Bedminster

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BS3 3PA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMarksbury Road Open SpaceMediumWalking directions to Marksbury Road Open Space
0.4 miDame Emily ParkSmallWalking directions to Dame Emily Park
0.2 miSouth Street ParkSmallWalking directions to South Street Park

Area Profile

Population
122
Population density
6,703.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.01(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.38(-17%)
Public order
10.13(+55%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.44(+30%)
Other theft
6.19(+10%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
83
68.03%
Pakistani
11
9.02%
Other White
9
7.38%
Indian
6
4.92%
Irish
4
3.28%
Total population: 122

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
64
60.38%
Level 3 (A level)
20
18.87%
No qualifications
9
8.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
6
5.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
4
3.77%
Total 16+ residents: 106

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
20
40.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
30.61%
Owns outright
10
20.41%
Other social rented
2
4.08%
Other forms of private rent
2
4.08%
Total households: 49

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS3 3PA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS3 3PA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Aug 202541, Stanley Street South, Bristol, BS3 3PGTerracedFreehold£478,000
17 Dec 202510, Livingstone Mews, Bristol, BS3 3PUFlatsLeasehold£230,000
17 Apr 2026728, Airpoint, Skypark Road, Bristol, BS3 3NQFlatsLeasehold£222,000
09 Jan 2026733, Airpoint, Skypark Road, Bristol, BS3 3NQFlatsLeasehold£198,000
15 Jul 2025729, Airpoint, Skypark Road, Bristol, BS3 3NQFlatsLeasehold£190,000

Schools

In the BS3 3PA postcode area, located within Bedminster, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BS3 3PA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryCompass Point Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryParson Street Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryLuckwell Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS3 3PA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BS3 3PA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBest Off Licence & Convenience Store137-139 West Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 3PDWalking directions to Best Off Licence & Convenience Store
0.1 miShop'n'Save Convenience StoreWest Street, Bristol, BS3 3PNWalking directions to Shop'n'Save Convenience Store
0.1 miTesco Express79 West Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 3NUWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miLidlSheene Road, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 4EGWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miPremier30 Bedminster Road, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 5PDWalking directions to Premier

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 3PA, 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)BedminsterE02003050
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bristol 039HE01033364
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BS3 3PA

Is BS3 3PA (Bedminster) safe?

The area around BS3 3PA records about 68 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.

What is the average house price near BS3 3PA?

The median sale price around BS3 3PA in Bedminster is £410,000 (about £439 per square foot) based on 223 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BS3 3PA?

There are 16 schools close to BS3 3PA, including Compass Point Primary School (Good), Parson Street Primary School (Requires improvement) and Luckwell Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BS3 3PA?

The closest station to BS3 3PA is Parson Street, about 471 m away.

How deprived is the area around BS3 3PA?

BS3 3PA scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,349 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BS3 3PA (Bedminster) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bristol South covering BS3 3PA 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.