Argus Court is in Bristol and in City Of Bristol district. BS3 3PE is located in the Bedminster electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol South. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Argus Court, Bristol, BS3 3PE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS3 5ND, BS3 3PJ, BS3 3PA, BS3 3PG, BS3 3NY, BS3 3PH, BS3 5NZ, BS3 3PU, BS3 5PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BS3 3PE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 49.8% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 49.9% | 50.2% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 3PE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.3% 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 | 41% | 47.3% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.1% | 42.2% | -4.9% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 4.2% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 5.4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.4% | 51% | 4.6% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 31.6% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 13.2% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 24.5% | 17.3% | -7.2% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 11.9% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 17.9% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 38.1% | 8.4% | 33.8% | 4.3% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.5% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 91.7% | 86% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 4.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 86.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.3% | 86.8% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 8.2% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89% | 86.8% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 5.7% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 1% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.5% | 37.2% | 20.3% |
| Christian | 34.8% | 46.2% | -11.4% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Argus Court was 44.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.2% lower than the Bedminster average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Argus Court has the 29th lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Bedminster and the 359th lowest crime rate of 1,352 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Argus Court, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-11-30 | £414,531 |
| 6 Argus Court, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,100 | 2021-01-20 | £408,518 |
| 3 Argus Court, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £308,000 | 2020-07-03 | £389,552 |
| 4 Argus Court, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £306,000 | 2017-08-09 | £425,829 |
| 6 Argus Court, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2017-06-02 | £432,118 |
BS3 3PE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 139 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowle West Early Years Centre Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN | 3out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School Spencer House , Ship Lane BS1 6RR | 4out of 4 | 1,623 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilminster Avenue Specialist Nursery School Ilminster Avenue , Knowle West BS4 1BX | 3out of 4 | 2,429 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 | 2,956 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 | 3,164 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Point Primary School South Street , Bedminster BS3 3AU | 2out of 4 | 226 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parson Street Primary School Bedminster Road , Bedminster BS3 5NR | 2out of 4 | 496 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Luckwell Primary School Luckwell Road , Bedminster BS3 3ET | 1out of 4 | 666 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southville Primary School Merrywood Rd and Myrtle St , Southville BS3 1EB | 3out of 4 | 834 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross RC Primary School Dean Lane , Bedminster BS3 1DB | 3out of 4 | 863 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Somerset Square , BS1 6RT | 4out of 4 | 1,705 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Cathedral Choir School College Square , BS1 5TS | 4out of 4 | 1,811 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Park School Blackmoor's Lane , Bower Ashton BS3 2JL | 3out of 4 | 2,041 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedminster Down School Donald Road , Bedminster Down BS13 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,178 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotham School Cotham Lawn Road , Cotham BS6 6DT | 3out of 4 | 3,296 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 1,753 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brendan's Sixth Form College Broomhill Road , Brislington BS4 5RQ | - not rated | 5,345 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 | 3,053 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Learning Campus William Jessop Way , BS13 0RL | 1out of 4 | 3,821 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 | 1,483 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle DGE Academy Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN | 3out of 4 | 1,623 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Hospital Berkeley Place , Clifton BS8 1JX | - not rated | 2,268 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Grammar School University Road , BS8 1SR | - not rated | 2,649 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleve House School 254 Wells Road , Knowle BS4 2PN | - not rated | 2,661 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mezzaluna | 81 West Street | 209 yd | |
| Thai Garden | 100 West Street | 217 yd | |
| The fix cafe | 88-94 West Street | 242 yd | |
| Zenas | 80 West Street | 260 yd | |
| Nurnaz Bristol Limited T/A Cafe Spice | 154 West Street | 268 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly Colliers | Jolly Collier, West Street | 209 yd | |
| Three Lions | 206 West Street | 346 yd | |
| Friendly Records and Bar | 57-61 North Street | 583 yd | |
| Kask | 51 North Street | 594 yd | |
| Broad Plain RFC | Broad Plain Rugby Club, Bristol South End | 617 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zall Tandoori | 120 West Street | 216 yd | |
| Pizza Bella and Belvino | 102-106 West Street | 217 yd | |
| Argus Fish Shop | 114 West Street | 217 yd | |
| Chicken World | 28 Bedminster Road | 223 yd | |
| M and M kebab and pizza | 151 West Street | 230 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl, Sheene Road | 367 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 102-106 East Street | 768 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, North Street | 1,032 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parson Street Primary School BEDMINSTER ROAD | swimming pool | 469 yd |
| Bristol South Swimming Pool DEAN LANE | swimming pool | 758 yd |
| Oasis Academy Marksbury Road MARKSBURY ROAD | 958 yd | |
| Windmill Hill City Farm WINDMILL HILL CITY FARM WINDMILL HILL CITY FARM PHILIP STREET | artificial grass pitch | 1,077 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 47.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.