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BS3 4NL

Cotswold Road North

Windmill Hill

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Detailed insights for BS3 4NL

Overview

Postcode BS3 4NL is located in an urban city, within the Windmill Hill ward of Bristol, City of in the South West region, and forms part of the Windmill Hill area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Windmill Hill is £60,242 per year. The nearest station is Bedminster, about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Victoria Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

3/10

Windmill Hill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,856 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Windmill Hill has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.6%

Approximately 5.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Windmill Hill is £60,242 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 66 ft away from BS3 4NL.

Flood risk

No risk

Windmill Hill near BS3 4NL 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 4NL
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 4NL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miVictoria ParkLargeWalking directions to Victoria Park
0.5 miKingswearMediumWalking directions to Kingswear
0.3 miMarksbury Road Open SpaceMediumWalking directions to Marksbury Road Open Space

Area Profile

Population
348
Population density
13,488.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.4(-33%)
Vehicle crime
7.1(+145%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.01(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.92(-67%)
Public order
4.92(-25%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
295
84.77%
Other White
21
6.03%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
9
2.59%
Caribbean
6
1.72%
Indian
4
1.15%
Total population: 348

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
195
64.57%
Level 3 (A level)
48
15.89%
No qualifications
22
7.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
6.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
2.98%
Total 16+ residents: 302

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
60
42.25%
Owns outright
44
30.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
19.72%
Social rents from council
7
4.93%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.41%
Total households: 142

Property prices in Windmill Hill

Median price£410,000
Price per sq ft£432
Sales (last 12 months)239
Typical range (middle 50%)£296K – £458K

Based on 239 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 (about £432 per square foot) in Windmill Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £906,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Windmill Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached17£435,000£430
Terraced167£429,500£437
Detached4£396,650£485
Flats51£250,000£422

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Windmill Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Windmill Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£366,000£188,000£261,750£316,500
2017£371,495£194,000£315,000£310,634
2018£454,995£219,000£320,000£338,700
2019£386,998£188,500£332,000£338,750
2020£413,334£206,000£325,000£351,375
2021£446,250£222,500£335,500£375,000
2022£625,500£230,000£427,000£432,250
2023£485,000£238,375£380,000£410,000
2024£497,500£232,500£441,108£420,000
2025£371,300£238,350£432,500£425,000
2026£906,000£241,400£465,000£428,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Windmill Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Windmill Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£315£315£284£319
2017£367£345£297£319
2018£352£359£309£332
2019£406£334£331£331
2020£413£343£352£357
2021£417£398£351£376
2022£461£434£409£428
2023£399£430£399£411
2024£494£412£433£412
2025£478£432£428£425
2026£492£425£424£445
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Windmill Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Windmill Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS3 4NL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS3 4NL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Apr 202612, Eldon Terrace, Bristol, BS3 4NZTerracedFreehold£630,000
06 Mar 202619, Eldon Terrace, Bristol, BS3 4NZTerracedFreehold£665,000
18 Aug 202526, Eldon Terrace, Bristol, BS3 4NZTerracedFreehold£590,000
07 Feb 202523, Eldon Terrace, Bristol, BS3 4NZTerracedFreehold£585,000
13 Mar 202635, Eldon Terrace, Bristol, BS3 4PATerracedFreehold£415,000

Schools

In the BS3 4NL postcode area, located within Windmill Hill, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BS3 4NL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryVictoria Park Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHoly Cross RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BS3 4NL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miWindmill Hill convenience store2 Gwilliam Street, Bristol, BS3 4LSWalking directions to Windmill Hill convenience store
0.2 miNKN convenience store254 Saint Johns Lane, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 5AUWalking directions to NKN convenience store
0.2 miRaff MinimarketEast Street, Bristol, BS3 4HBWalking directions to Raff Minimarket
0.2 miBedminster Store114-116 East Street, Bristol, BS3 4EYWalking directions to Bedminster Store
0.2 miHeron Foods102-106 East Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 4EYWalking directions to Heron Foods

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 4NL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ed Plowden

Windmill Hill - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Lisa Stone

Windmill Hill - 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
WardWindmill HillE05010918
ParishBristol, City of, unparished areaE43000019
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Windmill HillE02003051
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bristol 040BE01014733
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced2002-06-01

Frequently asked questions about BS3 4NL

Is BS3 4NL (Windmill Hill) safe?

The area around BS3 4NL records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 4NL?

The median sale price around BS3 4NL in Windmill Hill is £410,000 (about £432 per square foot) based on 239 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BS3 4NL?

There are 19 schools close to BS3 4NL, including St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School (Good), Victoria Park Primary School (Good) and Holy Cross RC Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BS3 4NL?

The closest station to BS3 4NL is Bedminster, about 165 m away.

How deprived is the area around BS3 4NL?

BS3 4NL scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,856 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BS3 4NL (Windmill Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bristol South covering BS3 4NL is Karin Smyth (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Ed Plowden (Green Party) and Lisa Stone (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.