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BS3 5PE

Bedminster Road

Windmill Hill

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Detailed insights for BS3 5PE

Overview

Postcode BS3 5PE 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 Bedminster area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% 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 0.4 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 (The Novers).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
6.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Bedminster has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,668 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Bedminster has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.9%

Approximately 6.9% 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

No noise

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

Flood risk

Low

Bedminster near BS3 5PE 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 5PE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Parson Street

N/A

Walking directions to Parson Street
0.4 mi

Bedminster

N/A

Walking directions to Bedminster

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BS3 5PE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miThe Northern Slopes (The Novers)LargeWalking directions to The Northern Slopes (The Novers)
0.5 miKnowle West Health ParkMediumWalking directions to Knowle West Health Park
0.4 miKingswearMediumWalking directions to Kingswear

Area Profile

Population
402
Population density
5,877.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.92(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.09(-12%)
Public order
8.73(+33%)
Other theft
7.76(+38%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.27(+12%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
320
79.8%
Other White
25
6.23%
Other Asian
12
2.99%
Chinese
6
1.5%
White and Black African (mixed)
6
1.5%
Total population: 401

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
128
38.1%
Level 3 (A level)
60
17.86%
No qualifications
58
17.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
11.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
9.82%
Total 16+ residents: 336

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
60
37.74%
Owns outright
53
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
18.24%
Social rents from council
8
5.03%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.14%
Total households: 159

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 5PE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS3 5PE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Mar 202523A, Bedminster Road, Bristol, BS3 5PEFlatsLeasehold£275,000
22 May 202525A, Clinton Road, Bristol, BS3 5PBDetachedFreehold£290,000
21 Mar 202524, Malago Drive, Bristol, BS3 5DRTerracedFreehold£515,000
13 Apr 20268, Francis Road, Bristol, BS3 5PFSemi-DetachedFreehold£435,000
21 Aug 20256, Francis Road, Bristol, BS3 5PFTerracedFreehold£450,000

Schools

In the BS3 5PE postcode area, located within Bedminster, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryCompass Point Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryOasis Academy Marksbury RoadAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS3 5PE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BS3 5PE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miPremier30 Bedminster Road, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 5PDWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miLidlSheene Road, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 4EGWalking directions to Lidl
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
0.2 miTesco Express79 West Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 3NUWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 5PE, 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)BedminsterE02003050
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bristol 039BE01014502
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BS3 5PE

Is BS3 5PE (Bedminster) safe?

The area around BS3 5PE records about 73 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 5PE?

The median sale price around BS3 5PE in Bedminster is £410,000 (about £432 per square foot) based on 239 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BS3 5PE?

There are 18 schools close to BS3 5PE, including Parson Street Primary School (Requires improvement), Compass Point Primary School (Good) and Oasis Academy Marksbury Road (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BS3 5PE?

The closest station to BS3 5PE is Parson Street, about 607 m away.

How deprived is the area around BS3 5PE?

BS3 5PE scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,668 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BS3 5PE (Bedminster) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bristol South covering BS3 5PE 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.