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BS3 5LQ

Brixham Road

Filwood

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Detailed insights for BS3 5LQ

Overview

Postcode BS3 5LQ is located in an urban city, within the Filwood 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 Parson Street, about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Northern Slopes (Glyn Vale / Kenmare).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
72.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Windmill Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

72.7%

Approximately 72.7% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BS3 5LQ.

Flood risk

Low

Windmill Hill near BS3 5LQ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Parson Street located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BS3 5LQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Parson Street

N/A

Walking directions to Parson Street
0.6 mi

Bedminster

N/A

Walking directions to Bedminster

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BS3 5LQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miThe Northern Slopes (Glyn Vale / Kenmare)LargeWalking directions to The Northern Slopes (Glyn Vale / Kenmare)
0.2 miThe Northern Slopes (The Novers)LargeWalking directions to The Northern Slopes (The Novers)
0.3 miKnowle West Health ParkMediumWalking directions to Knowle West Health Park

Area Profile

Population
327
Population density
3,741.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.03(+53%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.2(+2%)
Public order
10.31(+58%)
Other theft
7.6(+35%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.97(-8%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
222
67.89%
African
27
8.26%
Other White
26
7.95%
Caribbean
12
3.67%
Other Asian
9
2.75%
Total population: 327

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
29.1%
No qualifications
59
24.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
15.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
11.89%
Level 3 (A level)
28
11.48%
Total 16+ residents: 244

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
87
71.9%
Owns with a mortgage
17
14.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.44%
Owns outright
6
4.96%
Other social rented
1
0.83%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Filwood

Median price£282,250
Price per sq ft£350
Sales (last 12 months)122
Typical range (middle 50%)£244K – £329K

Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £282,250 (about £350 per square foot) in Filwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,500 up to £461,150.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Filwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£386,250£349
Semi-Detached41£290,000£342
Terraced66£285,000£352
Flats13£227,500£323

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Filwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Filwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£162,000£189,000£200,000
2017£183,500£152,750£185,000£230,000
2018£410,000£231,000£201,750£218,500
2019£395,000£190,995£229,000£216,000
2020£314,995£229,000£254,995£260,000
2021£321,995£204,995£255,000£250,000
2022£300,000£232,000£269,000£332,500
2023£475,000£198,750£275,500£303,000
2024£285,000£145,000£285,000£310,000
2025£274,500£220,000£295,000£280,000
2026£407,500£227,500£264,975£353,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Filwood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Filwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£336£228£237
2017£254£362£218£229
2018£324£312£240£261
2019£324£285£254£266
2020£318£432£289£279
2021£325£310£280£295
2022£244£336£327£364
2023£469£268£332£329
2024£353£345£328£354
2025£274£348£342£344
2026£329£358£287£392
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Filwood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Filwood in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS3 5LQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS3 5LQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Mar 202638, Brixham Road, Bristol, BS3 5LQTerracedFreehold£371,000
28 May 202544, Brixham Road, Bristol, BS3 5LQSemi-DetachedFreehold£415,000
04 Nov 202574, Somermead, Bristol, BS3 5QSTerracedFreehold£461,150
09 Oct 202522, Somermead, Bristol, BS3 5QSTerracedFreehold£340,600
10 Nov 2025108, Lynton Road, Bristol, BS3 5LPTerracedFreehold£365,000

Schools

In the BS3 5LQ postcode area, located within Windmill Hill, there are 12 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BS3 5LQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryParson Street Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.4 miNot applicableKnowle DGE AcademyAcademy special converter

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryOasis Academy Marksbury RoadAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS3 5LQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BS3 5LQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBedminster Road Convenience Store80 Bedminster Road, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 5NPWalking directions to Bedminster Road Convenience Store
0.2 miSpar82-84 Bedminster Road, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 5NPWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miNisa Local72-74 Parson Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 5QQWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.3 miPremier30 Bedminster Road, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 5PDWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miShop'n'Save Convenience StoreWest Street, Bristol, BS3 3PNWalking directions to Shop'n'Save 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 5LQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Lisa Durston

Filwood - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Rob Logan

Filwood - 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
WardFilwoodE05010898
ParishBristol, City of, unparished areaE43000019
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Windmill HillE02003051
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bristol 040AE01014729
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BS3 5LQ

Is BS3 5LQ (Windmill Hill) safe?

The area around BS3 5LQ 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.

What is the average house price near BS3 5LQ?

The median sale price around BS3 5LQ in Windmill Hill is £282,250 (about £350 per square foot) based on 122 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BS3 5LQ?

There are 15 schools close to BS3 5LQ, including Parson Street Primary School (Requires improvement), Knowle DGE Academy (Requires improvement) and Oasis Academy Marksbury Road (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BS3 5LQ?

The closest station to BS3 5LQ is Parson Street, about 622 m away.

How deprived is the area around BS3 5LQ?

BS3 5LQ 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).

Who represents BS3 5LQ (Windmill Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bristol South covering BS3 5LQ is Karin Smyth (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Lisa Durston (Labour Party) and Rob Logan (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.