Postcode sector · BS23 3

Bristol BS23 3 area guide

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Is Bristol BS23 3 a good place to live?

In Bristol (BS23 3), recorded crime is 54% above the national average, homes sell for around £221,944 on average, there are 5 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 2/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£221,944
from 147 sales
Population
18,610
Deprivation decile 2/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
412.6
per 1,000 · +54% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
5
4 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
85%
gigabit-ready · 97% superfast
Flood risk
High
92.8% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Bristol BS23 3

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bristol BS23 3 is rated high. Around 92.8% of properties (6,591 of 7,103) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 546 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

Annual average (mean) sold price in BS23 3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (45 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in BS23 3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 109/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 38
One-person households: 37%
Households with children: 29%
Households: 8,441

Owned 44% · Social rent 27% · Private rent 28%

Census 2021 (ONS), for BS23 3.

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Bristol BS23 3: frequently asked questions

Is Bristol BS23 3 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Bristol BS23 3?

Recorded crime in Bristol BS23 3 runs at 412.6 per 1,000 properties, 54% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Bristol BS23 3 safe?

Crime in Bristol BS23 3 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Bristol BS23 3 runs at 412.6 per 1,000 properties, 54% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Bristol BS23 3?

Homes in Bristol BS23 3 sell for around £221,944 on average, based on 147 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Bristol BS23 3 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bristol BS23 3 is rated high. Around 92.8% of properties (6,591 of 7,103) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 546 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Bristol BS23 3?

There are 5 schools in Bristol BS23 3 (4 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Bristol BS23 3 a deprived area?

Bristol BS23 3 sits in deprivation decile 2 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).