Bristol BS3 area guide
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Is Bristol BS3 a good place to live?
In Bristol (BS3), recorded crime is 61% above the national average, homes sell for around £422,839 on average, there are 13 schools in the area (6 of 6 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 61% above average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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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
£422,839
Population
53,283
Recorded crime
367.7
Schools
13
Broadband
94%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Bristol BS3
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bristol BS3 is rated high. Around 13.5% of properties (2,935 of 21,710) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 383 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 sold price in BS3, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (216 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in BS3 (May 24–Jun 26, average 378/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 35
- One-person households
- 28%
- Households with children
- 26%
- Households
- 22,845
Owned 58% · Social rent 15% · Private rent 26%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BS3.
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Bristol BS3: frequently asked questions
Is Bristol BS3 a good place to live?
In Bristol (BS3), recorded crime is 61% above the national average, homes sell for around £422,839 on average, there are 13 schools in the area (6 of 6 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Bristol BS3?
Recorded crime in Bristol BS3 runs at 367.7 per 1,000 properties, 61% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Bristol BS3 safe?
Crime in Bristol BS3 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Bristol BS3 runs at 367.7 per 1,000 properties, 61% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Bristol BS3?
Homes in Bristol BS3 sell for around £422,839 on average, based on 891 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Bristol BS3 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Bristol BS3 is rated high. Around 13.5% of properties (2,935 of 21,710) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 383 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Bristol BS3?
There are 13 schools in Bristol BS3 (10 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Bristol BS3 any good?
Of the 6 Ofsted-rated schools in Bristol BS3, 6 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Bristol BS3 a deprived area?
Bristol BS3 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).