Postcode BS3 5BG 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Northern Slopes (Glyn Vale / Kenmare).
Windmill Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,892 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Windmill Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.1% 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.
The average income per household in Windmill Hill is £60,242 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BS3 5BG.
Windmill Hill near BS3 5BG has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bedminster located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bedminster | N/A | Walking directions to Bedminster |
| 0.5 mi | Parson Street | N/A | Walking directions to Parson Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Northern Slopes (Glyn Vale / Kenmare) | Large | Walking directions to The Northern Slopes (Glyn Vale / Kenmare) |
| 0.4 mi | The Northern Slopes (The Novers) | Large | Walking directions to The Northern Slopes (The Novers) |
| 0.4 mi | Knowle West Health Park | Medium | Walking directions to Knowle West Health Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £435,000 | £430 |
| Terraced | 167 | £429,500 | £437 |
| Detached | 4 | £396,650 | £485 |
| Flats | 51 | £250,000 | £422 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS3 5BG.
In the BS3 5BG postcode area, located within Windmill Hill, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS3 5BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 30 Bedminster Road, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 5PD | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | NKN convenience store | 254 Saint Johns Lane, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 5AU | Walking directions to NKN convenience store |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Sheene Road, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 4EG | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Bedminster Road Convenience Store | 80 Bedminster Road, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 5NP | Walking directions to Bedminster Road Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 82-84 Bedminster Road, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 5NP | Walking directions to Spar |
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 5BG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ed Plowden
Windmill Hill - Elected 2 May 2024
Lisa Stone
Windmill Hill - Elected 2 May 2024
Karin Smyth
Bristol South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BS3 5BG records about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 5BG in Windmill Hill is £410,000 (about £432 per square foot) based on 239 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to BS3 5BG, including Parson Street Primary School (Requires improvement), Oasis Academy Marksbury Road (Outstanding) and Victoria Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BS3 5BG is Bedminster, about 618 m away.
BS3 5BG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,892 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 5BG 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).
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.