Postcode sector · BS3 1

Bristol BS3 1 area guide

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Is Bristol BS3 1 a good place to live?

In Bristol (BS3 1), recorded crime is 9% above the national average, homes sell for around £396,219 on average, there are 3 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, 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
£396,219
from 219 sales
Population
19,138
Deprivation decile 6/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
290.3
per 1,000 · +9% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
3
3 primary · 0 secondary
Broadband
92%
gigabit-ready · 100% superfast
Flood risk
Medium
12.5% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Bristol BS3 1

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bristol BS3 1 is rated medium. Around 12.5% of properties (651 of 5,210) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 3 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 BS3 1, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (43 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 BS3 1 (May 24–Apr 26, average 76/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 33
One-person households: 33%
Households with children: 20%
Households: 8,819

Owned 50% · Social rent 15% · Private rent 34%

Census 2021 (ONS), for BS3 1.

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Bristol BS3 1: frequently asked questions

Is Bristol BS3 1 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Bristol BS3 1?

Recorded crime in Bristol BS3 1 runs at 290.3 per 1,000 properties, 9% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Bristol BS3 1 safe?

Crime in Bristol BS3 1 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Bristol BS3 1 runs at 290.3 per 1,000 properties, 9% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Bristol BS3 1?

Homes in Bristol BS3 1 sell for around £396,219 on average, based on 219 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Bristol BS3 1 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bristol BS3 1 is rated medium. Around 12.5% of properties (651 of 5,210) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 3 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Bristol BS3 1?

There are 3 schools in Bristol BS3 1 (3 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Bristol BS3 1 a deprived area?

Bristol BS3 1 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).