Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the BS3 postcode area, covering Bristol and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£217,423
Median price
£180,500
5-year trend
+448.4%
Total sales
27,495
The BS3 area has 866 individual postcodes with 27,495 registered sales. Prices are +45.2% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Bristol. The five-year price movement is +448.4%.
A vibrant cultural and tech hub with strong employment, a popular waterfront and direct trains to London Paddington in around 90 minutes.
🚆 Main station
Bristol Temple Meads
⏱️ London commute
~84 min by train
🏫 Notable school
Bristol Cathedral Choir School (Outstanding)
With an average of £217,423, BS3 is a mid-range area, +45.2% below the national average. Mid-range areas typically offer a broad selection of property types for first-time buyers and second-steppers. The dataset includes 27,495 recorded sales across 866 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in BS3 is +448.4%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
BS3 3NG
£164,638 avg · 338 sales
BS3 4AP
£174,599 avg · 184 sales
BS3 2BN
£190,492 avg · 145 sales
BS3 4BY
£185,128 avg · 144 sales
BS3 3NJ
£185,702 avg · 130 sales
BS3 4BX
£178,988 avg · 126 sales
BS3 4AS
£154,736 avg · 122 sales
BS3 1DT
£211,605 avg · 117 sales
BS3 5BH
£185,370 avg · 114 sales
This BS3 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the BS3 postcode area is £217,423, based on 27,495 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Bristol.
Properties in BS3 average £217,423, which is +45.2% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£180,500) is 17.0% below the average (£217,423), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in BS3 have moved +448.4% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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