Postcode BS3 5QL is located in an urban city, within the Filwood 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 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Northern Slopes (The Novers).
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.
Bedminster has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.7% 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.
The average income per household in Bedminster is £48,207 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BS3 5QL.
Bedminster near BS3 5QL has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Parson Street located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Parson Street | N/A | Walking directions to Parson Street |
| 0.7 mi | Bedminster | N/A | Walking directions to Bedminster |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Kingswear | Medium | Walking directions to Kingswear |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £386,250 | £349 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £290,000 | £342 |
| Terraced | 66 | £285,000 | £352 |
| Flats | 13 | £227,500 | £323 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS3 5QL.
In the BS3 5QL postcode area, located within Bedminster, there are 13 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS3 5QL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 82-84 Bedminster Road, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 5NP | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.1 mi | Bedminster Road Convenience Store | 80 Bedminster Road, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 5NP | Walking directions to Bedminster Road Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | 72-74 Parson Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 5QQ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 30 Bedminster Road, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 5PD | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Shop'n'Save Convenience Store | West Street, Bristol, BS3 3PN | Walking directions to Shop'n'Save Convenience Store |
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 5QL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Lisa Durston
Filwood - Elected 2 May 2024
Rob Logan
Filwood - Elected 2 May 2024
Karin Smyth
Bristol South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BS3 5QL 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.
The median sale price around BS3 5QL in Bedminster is £282,250 (about £350 per square foot) based on 122 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to BS3 5QL, including Parson Street Primary School (Requires improvement), Compass Point Primary School (Good) and Knowle DGE Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BS3 5QL is Parson Street, about 362 m away.
BS3 5QL 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).
The Member of Parliament for Bristol South covering BS3 5QL 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).
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.