Brighton Crescent is in Bristol and in Bristol district. BS3 3PP is located in the Bedminster electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bristol South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brighton Crescent, Bristol, BS3 3PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BS3 3PS, BS3 3PR, BS3 3PW, BS3 3PY, BS3 3PT, BS3 5PW, BS3 3PL, BS3 5PP, BS3 3PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BS3 3PP is primarily male, with 55.5% of the population 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 | 51.4% | 44.5% | -6.9% | 51.0% | -6.5% |
| Male | 48.6% | 55.5% | 6.9% | 49.0% | 6.5% |
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 3PP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.4% 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 | 42.2% | 53.4% | 11.2% | 37.9% | 15.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.1% | 34.6% | -8.5% | 44.2% | -9.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 6% | 3.8% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 6.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 42.4% | 42.9% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 38% | 38.6% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 14.7% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 29.4% | 15% | -14.4% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 10.7% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 15.5% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.4% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 15% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.9% | 36.9% | 13.0% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 94.3% | 93.4% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 84.9% 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 | 96.7% | 84.9% | -11.8% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 10.8% | 10.0% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 84.6% | -10.9% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76% | 76.7% | -0.7% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51% | 37.2% | 13.8% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 46.2% | -5.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brighton Crescent was 101.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.2% higher than the Bedminster average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brighton Crescent has the 38th highest crime rate of 81 local areas in Bedminster and the 612th highest crime rate of 1,342 local areas in Bristol, City of .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Brighton Crescent, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2025-03-31 | £484,674 |
| 27 Brighton Crescent, Bristol, City Of Bristol Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-09-27 | £424,575 |
| 65 Brighton Crescent, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-05-14 | £378,725 |
| 47 Brighton Crescent, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £336,000 | 2020-12-08 | £393,375 |
| 53 Brighton Crescent, Bristol, City Of Bristol Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2018-06-08 | £385,000 |
BS3 3PP 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 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 | 1,390 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Novers Hill Nursery School Leinster Avenue , Novers Hill BS4 1NN | - not rated | 1,495 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School Spencer House , Ship Lane BS1 6RR | 4out of 4 | 1,845 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilminster Avenue Nursery School Ilminster Avenue , Knowle West BS4 1BX | 3out of 4 | 2,412 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 | 3,142 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parson Street Primary School Bedminster Road , Bedminster BS3 5NR | 3out of 4 | 273 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parson Street Primary School Bedminster Road , Bedminster BS3 5NR | - not rated | 273 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Point: South Street School and Children's Centre South Street , Bedminster BS3 3AU | - not rated | 406 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Point Primary School South Street , Bedminster BS3 3AU | 3out of 4 | 406 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Luckwell Primary School Luckwell Road , Bedminster BS3 3ET | - not rated | 650 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrywood Girls' School Downton Road , BS4 1QB | - not rated | 1,153 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Merrywood Boys' School Daventry Road , Knowle BS4 1QD | - not rated | 1,911 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Merrywood School Daventry Road , Knowle BS4 1QD | - not rated | 1,911 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Temple Quarter Spring Street , BS3 4PZ | - not rated | 1,923 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Somerset Square , BS1 6RT | - not rated | 1,927 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bristol College Marksbury Road , Bedminster BS3 5JL | - not rated | 1,130 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Bristol College St George's Road , Anchor Road BS1 5UA | - not rated | 1,968 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 4,439 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brendan's Sixth Form College Broomhill Road , Brislington BS4 5RQ | - not rated | 5,412 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 | - not rated | 2,823 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Merchants' Academy Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ | 1out of 4 | 2,897 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Learning Campus William Jessop Way , BS13 0RL | 3out of 4 | 3,643 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowle DGE Academy Novers Road , BS4 1QY | 3out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bri03 Bridge Year 11 Philip Street , Windmill City Farm BS3 4EA | - not rated | 1,335 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtlands Special School Novers Road , Knowle BS4 1RA | - not rated | 1,364 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtlands Special School Novers Road , Knowle BS4 1RA | - not rated | 1,364 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Knowle DGE Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN | - not rated | 1,472 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knife and Fork Cafe Ltd | 86 Bedminster Road | 192 yd | |
| Nurnaz Bristol Limited T/A Cafe Spice | 154 West Street | 202 yd | |
| Thai Garden | 100 West Street | 349 yd | |
| Mezzaluna | 81 West Street | 378 yd | |
| The fix cafe | 88-94 West Street | 403 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Lions | 206 West Street | 185 yd | |
| Jolly Colliers | Jolly Collier, West Street | 378 yd | |
| Luckwell | 147 Luckwell Road | 477 yd | |
| The Miner's Arms | The Miners Arms, 70 Bedminster Down Road | 541 yd | |
| The Spotted Cow | 139 North Street | 707 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M and M kebab and pizza | 151 West Street | 180 yd | |
| Star Fish Bar | 88 Bedminster Road | 192 yd | |
| Bestkebab | 210 West Street | 216 yd | |
| Passion Wok | 218 West Street | 216 yd | |
| Zall Tandoori | 120 West Street | 288 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl, Sheene Road | 605 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury, Winterstoke Road | 969 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 102-106 East Street | 1,002 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, North Street | 1,034 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parson Street Primary School BEDMINSTER ROAD | swimming pool | 276 yd |
| Bristol South Swimming Pool DEAN LANE | swimming pool | 966 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 192.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.