BS3 — BRISTOL | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in BS3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BS3 is £405,719, which is 10% below the Bristol average of £449,132.

Properties in BS3 cost 41.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BS3 have fallen 7.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£515,475	30
Semi-detached	£468,135	252
Terraced	£436,022	1218
Flat	£263,476	847
All types	£405,719	2453

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in BS3

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 212.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BS3 has a crime rate significantly 161% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

82.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

8.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

10.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

36.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

35.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in BS3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BS3 has 13 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Southville Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Holy Cross RC Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
LPW Independent School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Parson Street Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Oasis Academy Marksbury Road	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

224,578

Population

Median Age

32%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

32.0%

Private rent

16.0%

Social rent

9.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BS3 are 367.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

367.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

91%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BS3 is collected by Bristol Council. The Band D rate is £2,081/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

BS3 — BRISTOL

Area Summary

BS3 (BRISTOL) offers above-average property prices (£405,719, 41% above national average), higher-than-average crime (161% above national average), 13 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (367 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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BS2

BRISTOL

£599K

▲ 70.0% YoY

BS4

BRISTOL

£348K

▲ 2.0% YoY

BS5

BRISTOL

£325K

▲ 3.6% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in BS3?

The average house price in BS3 (BRISTOL) is £405,719, based on 2453 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 41% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 7.9% over the past year.

Is BS3 a safe area to live?

Crime in BS3 is above the national average (212.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (82.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (36.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in BS3?

There are 13 schools in or near BS3. 46% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in BS3?

Council tax in BS3 is collected by Bristol Council. The Band D rate is £2,081 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in BS3?

The average broadband download speed in BS3 is 367 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 91%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in BS3 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 32% of homes in BS3 are owner-occupied. 16% are privately rented and 9% are social housing. The total population is approximately 224,578.