Postcode report
BS3 1FN Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Bristol, City of
About BS3 1FN: area rating, property, schools and local change
BS3 1FN is a postcode in Southville, Bristol, City of, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BS3 1FN, then scores the surrounding small area 39/100 - bottom 19% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BS3 1FN are jobs and housing, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for BS3 1FN is based on Bristol 039 Census 2021. It covers 10,182 residents, 6,908 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 33, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 45% owner-occupied, 36% privately rented, 18% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near BS3 1FN, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BS3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £393k from 119 rolling sales, down 8.6% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BS3 1FN can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BS3 1FN by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around BS3 1FN is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 27 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about BS3 1FN
Is BS3 1FN a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 39/100 (bottom 19% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near BS3 1FN?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near BS3 1FN?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near BS3 1FN?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for BS3 1FN?
LocaleIQ matched BS3 1FN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BS3 1FN?
The latest median sold price is £393k based on 119 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BS3 1FN?
LocaleIQ currently shows 27 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.