Dean Lane is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS3 1DB is located in the Southville electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dean Lane, Bristol, BS3 1DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS3 1AE, BS3 1XB, BS3 1AG, BS3 1XH, BS3 1DQ, BS3 1AJ, BS3 1DH, BS3 1DR, BS3 1FJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BS3 1DB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 50.2% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 51% | 49.8% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BS3 1DB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.9% | 57.8% | 20.9% | 37.9% | 19.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.6% | 16.8% | -7.8% | 44.2% | -27.4% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1.6% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 19.5% | 14.8% | -4.7% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 14.9% | 9% | -5.9% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 25% | 33.6% | 8.6% | 48.4% | -14.8% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 32.1% | 2.6% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 29.5% | 17.7% | -11.8% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 10% | 12.5% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 8.5% |
| Very bad health | 6% | 4.1% | -1.9% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.6% | 26.8% | -18.8% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 7.3% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.7% | 9.3% | 2.6% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 3.7% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.1% | 14.6% | 10.5% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.1% | 36.6% | 12.5% | 33.8% | 2.8% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.6% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.5% | 1.1% | -2.4% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 89% | 77.8% | -11.2% | 81.4% | -3.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 71.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 71.6% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -11.6% |
| European Union | 9.5% | 13.4% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 4.1% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 7.8% | 4.8% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 1.9% | -2.1% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80% | 71.6% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 10.4% | 5.9% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 8.6% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 4.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 4.5% | -1.0% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.4% | 76.7% | -17.3% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Spain | 4.8% | 0.4% | 4.4% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 20.7% | 13.5% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 32.5% | 46.2% | -13.7% |
| Hindu | 5.6% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dean Lane was 588.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 548.1% higher than the Bedminster average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dean Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 80 local areas in Bedminster and the 45th highest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 219.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Dean Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £352,500 | 2025-09-10 | £352,500 |
| Flat A 13 Dean Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Other, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2025-03-10 | £532,723 |
| 21A Dean Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-12-06 | £320,321 |
| Holy Cross Church Dean Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Other, an established residential building | £1,025,000 | 2024-06-05 | £1,047,032 |
| 19 Dean Lane, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £607,500 | 2023-04-28 | £646,531 |
BS3 1DB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School Spencer House , Ship Lane BS1 6RR | 4out of 4 | 921 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle West Early Years Centre Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN | 3out of 4 | 2,272 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre Haviland House , St Judes BS2 0DT | 4out of 4 | 2,310 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philips Marsh Nursery School and Barton Hill Childrens Centre/Cashmore Early Years Centre Albert Crescent , St Philip's Marsh BS2 0SU | 3out of 4 | 2,418 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre Little Bishop Street , St Paul's BS2 9JF | 4out of 4 | 2,620 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross RC Primary School Dean Lane , Bedminster BS3 1DB | 3out of 4 | 78 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southville Primary School Merrywood Rd and Myrtle St , Southville BS3 1EB | 3out of 4 | 264 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Point Primary School South Street , Bedminster BS3 3AU | 2out of 4 | 790 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School Windmill Close , Windmill Hill BS3 4DP | 1out of 4 | 892 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cathedral Primary School College Square , BS1 5TS | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School College Square , BS1 5TS | 4out of 4 | 920 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Somerset Square , BS1 6RT | 4out of 4 | 998 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Park School Blackmoor's Lane , Bower Ashton BS3 2JL | 3out of 4 | 2,291 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,421 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | 4out of 4 | 3,010 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 942 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brendan's Sixth Form College Broomhill Road , Brislington BS4 5RQ | - not rated | 5,286 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchants' Academy Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ | 1out of 4 | 3,963 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Learning Campus William Jessop Way , BS13 0RL | 1out of 4 | 4,610 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPW Independent School LPW House , Princess Street BS3 4AG | - not rated | 915 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Hospital Berkeley Place , Clifton BS8 1JX | - not rated | 1,508 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Grammar School University Road , BS8 1SR | - not rated | 1,801 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bristol Senate House , Tyndall Avenue BS8 1TH | - not rated | 1,884 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Andalusia Academy Bristol Old School Building , St Matthias Park BS2 0BA | - not rated | 2,080 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snax | 118 East Street | 184 yd | |
| Foodelicious | 80 East Street | 190 yd | |
| Refresh | 81 East Street | 224 yd | |
| George's Restaurant | 111 East Street | 224 yd | |
| Hippie Flower | 128 East Street | 225 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southbank Arts Centre | Southbank Club, Dean Lane | 6 yd | |
| Tap & Barrel | Tap And Barrel, 43 Dean Lane | 155 yd | |
| The Old Globe | 117 East Street | 224 yd | |
| The Robert Fitzharding | Robert Fitzharding, 10-24 Cannon Street | 265 yd | |
| London Inn | 2 Cannon Street | 287 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dirty Burgerz | The Assembly, 110-112 East Street | 184 yd | |
| Greggs | 78 East Street | 192 yd | |
| Miss Millies | 79 East Street | 224 yd | |
| Anchor fish and chips | 73 East Street | 251 yd | |
| Kings kebab | 43 East Street | 251 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 102-106 East Street | 193 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, East Street | 318 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Sheene Road | 555 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, North Street | 1,018 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol South Swimming Pool DEAN LANE | swimming pool | 177 yd |
| Windmill Hill City Farm WINDMILL HILL CITY FARM WINDMILL HILL CITY FARM PHILIP STREET | artificial grass pitch | 497 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bristol Harbourside) PURE GYM PURE GYM EXPLORE LANE | health and fitness suite | 785 yd |
| Spa Naturel (Mercure Bristol Holland House Hotel & Spa) REDCLIFF HILL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 812 yd |
| Victoria Park SOMERSET TERRACE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 863 yd |
| St Mary Redcliffe And Temple School SOMERSET SQUARE | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 938 yd |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School COLLEGE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 982 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Bristol Royal Hotel) Bristol Marriott Royal Bristol Marriott Royal College Green | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,024 yd |
| Doubletree By Hilton (Bristol City Centre) Redcliffe Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,063 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 197.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.