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BS3 5RJ

Bristol Vale Trading Estate

Bishopsworth

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Detailed insights for BS3 5RJ

Overview

Postcode BS3 5RJ is located in an urban city, within the Bishopsworth ward of Bristol, City of in the South West region, and forms part of the Bishopsworth area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.6 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 Bishopsworth is £52,395 per year. The nearest station is Parson Street, about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Western Slopes.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
17.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

4/10

Bishopsworth has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,514 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Bishopsworth has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.3%

Approximately 17.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Bishopsworth is £52,395 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 233 ft away from BS3 5RJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Bishopsworth near BS3 5RJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Parson Street located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BS3 5RJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Parson Street

N/A

Walking directions to Parson Street
0.9 mi

Bedminster

N/A

Walking directions to Bedminster

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BS3 5RJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWestern SlopesLargeWalking directions to Western Slopes
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

Area Profile

Population
376
Population density
1,374.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.03(-31%)
Shoplifting
10.11(+53%)
Public order
7.87(+20%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.62(-62%)
Robbery
5.06(+557%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
314
83.29%
Other White
22
5.84%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
2.12%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
7
1.86%
Chinese
6
1.59%
Total population: 377

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
104
35.25%
No qualifications
62
21.02%
Level 3 (A level)
44
14.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
12.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
11.19%
Total 16+ residents: 295

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
59
36.42%
Owns outright
38
23.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
19.14%
Social rents from council
19
11.73%
Other social rented
9
5.56%
Total households: 162

Property prices in Bishopsworth

Median price£350,000
Price per sq ft£373
Sales (last 12 months)146
Typical range (middle 50%)£290K – £400K

Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £373 per square foot) in Bishopsworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,250 up to £625,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bishopsworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£435,000£322
Semi-Detached64£375,000£379
Terraced55£325,000£365
Flats18£183,250£291

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bishopsworth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bishopsworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£310,000£155,500£242,500£227,575
2017£285,000£162,995£278,498£230,000
2018£287,500£158,250£275,000£235,995
2019£300,000£162,000£283,500£273,500
2020£357,000£160,000£307,500£267,500
2021£343,000£187,500£343,500£295,500
2022£395,000£200,000£343,500£315,000
2023£376,250£203,250£344,000£330,000
2024£430,000£186,000£366,500£324,250
2025£397,500£183,000£362,500£329,200
2026£481,000£179,750£385,000£371,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bishopsworth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bishopsworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£269£285£262£240
2017£279£261£271£248
2018£301£258£278£282
2019£287£265£282£275
2020£307£318£305£292
2021£341£311£335£321
2022£372£334£361£358
2023£337£325£367£349
2024£347£309£374£354
2025£322£276£375£365
2026£407£380£391£375
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bishopsworth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS3 5RJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Oct 2025Unit 2, Bristol Vale Trading Estate, Bristol, BS3 5RJOtherFreehold£333,793
29 Jan 2026Flat 44, Space, 91, Parson Street, Bristol, BS3 5QHFlatsLeasehold£235,000
31 Jul 2025Flat 42, Space, 91, Parson Street, Bristol, BS3 5QHFlatsLeasehold£230,000
12 Jan 2026105, Aylesbury Crescent, Bristol, BS3 5NNSemi-DetachedFreehold£545,000
31 Oct 202568, Aylesbury Crescent, Bristol, BS3 5NNTerracedFreehold£325,000

Schools

In the BS3 5RJ postcode area, located within Bishopsworth, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BS3 5RJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryParson Street Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.4 miNot applicableKnowle DGE AcademyAcademy special converter

Requires improvement

0.6 miPrimaryCheddar Grove Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS3 5RJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BS3 5RJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNisa Local72-74 Parson Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 5QQWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.3 miSpar82-84 Bedminster Road, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 5NPWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miBedminster Road Convenience Store80 Bedminster Road, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 5NPWalking directions to Bedminster Road Convenience Store
0.4 miLifestyle ExpressMarsh Lane, Bristol, City of, BS3 2NRWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.4 miThe Co-operative Food105-107 Bishopsworth Road, Bedminster Down, Bristol, BS13 7JRWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 5RJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Richard Stephen Eddy

Bishopsworth - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Susan Kollar

Bishopsworth - 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
WardBishopsworthE05010889
ParishBristol, City of, unparished areaE43000019
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BishopsworthE02003057
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bristol 046AE01014518
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BS3 5RJ

Is BS3 5RJ (Bishopsworth) safe?

The area around BS3 5RJ records about 51 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 5RJ?

The median sale price around BS3 5RJ in Bishopsworth is £350,000 (about £373 per square foot) based on 146 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BS3 5RJ?

There are 15 schools close to BS3 5RJ, including Parson Street Primary School (Requires improvement), Knowle DGE Academy (Requires improvement) and Cheddar Grove Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BS3 5RJ?

The closest station to BS3 5RJ is Parson Street, about 442 m away.

How deprived is the area around BS3 5RJ?

BS3 5RJ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,514 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BS3 5RJ (Bishopsworth) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bristol South covering BS3 5RJ is Karin Smyth (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Richard Stephen Eddy (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Susan Kollar (Labour Party).

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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.