Living in BS3, Bristol, City of
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BS3 in Bristol, City of. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
House price index data isn't available for this area right now.
What actually sold around BS3
124 recorded home sales on the streets around central BS3 in the last 2 years, with a median of £330,000 and a range from £85,000 to £562,020. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 WEST STREET, BS3 3NN | terraced | £345,000 | 2026-06-24 |
| 20B WEST STREET, BS3 3LG | flat-maisonette | £165,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 12 CLYDE TERRACE, BS3 3BL | terraced | £456,000 | 2026-05-05 |
| 3 SION ROAD, BS3 3BD | terraced | £381,250 | 2026-05-01 |
| 321 AIRPOINT SKYPARK ROAD, BS3 3NG | flat-maisonette | £152,500 | 2026-04-28 |
| 728 AIRPOINT SKYPARK ROAD, BS3 3NQ | flat-maisonette | £222,000 | 2026-04-17 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
83 schools within 3 miles , of which 86% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Gate Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.6 mi |
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi |
| Bishop Road Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.9 mi |
| Compass Point Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.1 mi |
| Holy Cross RC Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Parson Street Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
49 state primary and 15 state secondary schools within range, plus 6 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
6 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Bristol Grammar School, Cleve House School, Clifton College, Clifton High School, LPW Independent School, Queen Elizabeth's Hospital.
All 6 fee-paying schools near BS3, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: University of Bristol.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 34.3% |
| Associate professional and technical | 22.5% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 9.1% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 8.4% |
| Elementary occupations | 7.6% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
653 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BS3 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Bristol, City of's figures.
Common questions about BS3
What do houses actually sell for in BS3?
The median of 124 recorded sales around central BS3 in the last 2 years is £330,000, ranging from £85,000 to £562,020 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in BS3?
83 schools sit within 3 miles of central BS3, and 86% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in BS3?
653 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BS3 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is BS3 at risk of flooding?
Central BS3 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is BS3 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 86% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £330,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 653 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BS3 safe?
653 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BS3 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? BS3 or BS99, BS3 or BS1, BS3 or BS8.
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