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BS3 4FD

Southville

Bristol, City of

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Overview

Postcode BS3 4FD is located in an urban city, within the Southville ward of Bristol, City of in the South West region, and forms part of the Bedminster area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 383.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.5× 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 Bedminster, about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Victoria Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
384
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Bedminster has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,472 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Bedminster has a very high crime rate, with approximately 383.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.1%

Approximately 11.1% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 158 ft away from BS3 4FD.

Flood risk

N/A

Bedminster near BS3 4FD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bedminster located about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BS3 4FD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Bedminster

N/A

Walking directions to Bedminster
0.7 mi

Parson Street

N/A

Walking directions to Parson Street
0.9 mi

Bristol Temple Meads

N/A

Walking directions to Bristol Temple Meads

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BS3 4FD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miVictoria ParkLargeWalking directions to Victoria Park
0.5 miMarksbury Road Open SpaceMediumWalking directions to Marksbury Road Open Space
0.2 miDame Emily ParkSmallWalking directions to Dame Emily Park

Area Profile

Population
482
Population density
2,401.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
172.6(+417%)
Anti-social behaviour
94.31(+533%)
Shoplifting
69.4(+950%)
Public order
55.16(+743%)
Other theft
40.33(+616%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
304
62.55%
Other White
93
19.14%
African
10
2.06%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
2.06%
Other
10
2.06%
Total population: 486

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
258
56.83%
No qualifications
66
14.54%
Level 3 (A level)
55
12.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
6.83%
Other
17
3.74%
Total 16+ residents: 454

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
96
39.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
96
39.51%
Other social rented
18
7.41%
Owns outright
16
6.58%
Social rents from council
9
3.7%
Total households: 243

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 4FD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS3 4FD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Apr 2025Flat 4, 12, Stafford Street, Bristol, BS3 4DAFlatsLeasehold£275,000
27 Mar 2026Flat 47, Catherines House, Dalby Avenue, Bristol, BS3 4DLFlatsLeasehold£205,000
13 Feb 2026Flat 52, Catherines House, Dalby Avenue, Bristol, BS3 4DLFlatsLeasehold£225,000
23 Jan 2026Flat 30, Catherines House, Dalby Avenue, Bristol, BS3 4DLFlatsLeasehold£195,000
23 Jan 2026Flat 30, Catherines House, Dalby Avenue, Bristol, BS3 4DLFlatsLeasehold£195,000

Schools

In the BS3 4FD postcode area, located within Bedminster, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BS3 4FD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHoly Cross RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimarySouthville Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS3 4FD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BS3 4FD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miRaff MinimarketEast Street, Bristol, BS3 4HBWalking directions to Raff Minimarket
0.1 miHeron Foods102-106 East Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 4EYWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.1 miBedminster Store114-116 East Street, Bristol, BS3 4EYWalking directions to Bedminster Store
0.1 miEast Street Market23-25 East Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 4HHWalking directions to East Street Market
0.2 miWindmill Hill convenience store2 Gwilliam Street, Bristol, BS3 4LSWalking directions to Windmill Hill convenience store

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 4FD, 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)BedminsterE02003050
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bristol 039EE01033359
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced2025-06-01

Frequently asked questions about BS3 4FD

Is BS3 4FD (Bedminster) safe?

The area around BS3 4FD records about 384 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 4FD?

The median sale price around BS3 4FD in Bedminster is £377,500 (about £452 per square foot) based on 202 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BS3 4FD?

There are 16 schools close to BS3 4FD, including Holy Cross RC Primary School (Good), St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School (Good) and Southville Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BS3 4FD?

The closest station to BS3 4FD is Bedminster, about 213 m away.

How deprived is the area around BS3 4FD?

BS3 4FD scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,472 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BS3 4FD (Bedminster) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bristol South covering BS3 4FD 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.