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BS3

BRISTOL

Bristol, South West, England

BS3 encompasses BRISTOL and its surrounding areas in Bristol, South West.

Avg price £405,719
1yr change ▼ 7.9%
Crime 161% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£405,719

▼ 7.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

41% above national avg

Crime Rate

212.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

161% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

13 schools

Broadband Speed

367 Mbps

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.

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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

£391K £399K £408K £416K £425K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

5

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

224,578

Population

67

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.

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367.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

91%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about BS3 BRISTOL

What is the average house price in BS3 BRISTOL?
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 BRISTOL 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 is the population of BS3 BRISTOL?
The population of BS3 (BRISTOL) is approximately 224,578 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 32% of homes are owner-occupied, 16% are privately rented, and 9% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in BS3 BRISTOL?
There are 13 schools in or near BS3. 46% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

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