BS3 in South Bristol sits at the 72nd percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 53.9/100, indicating strong fundamentals. Over five years, property prices have grown at 1.0% CAGR, whilst rental yields have expanded at 6.8% CAGR, suggesting landlord investment activity has outpaced capital appreciation. Population growth of 0.8% over the same period remains modest, indicating limited demographic pressure. The district is classified as early-stage gentrification, which typically correlates with lower entry prices and emerging amenity development. These metrics suggest an area experiencing rental-led demand rather than sustained price escalation, relevant for investors evaluating yield versus capital growth profiles.
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- 1Property prices up 0.3% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.8% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.8% per year
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What's changing in Bristol · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.4 points this month to 53/100, driven mainly by safety.
54 planning applications submitted in BS3 over the last six months, including 1 new build residential scheme, 2 change of use, 6 demolition.
- Application for approval of details reserved by condition 2, 3, 4 ,5 and 6 of permission 25/12414/F Construction of a new dwellinghouse, with associated works.Jan 2026 · pending
- Demolition of existing rear lean-to. Proposed two storey in-fill extension to the rear, single storey extension to the rear with associated internal alterations.Jun 2026 · pending
- Demolition of existing lean-to and external kitchen wall to allow for new single-storey rear side-return extension.Jun 2026 · pending
Bristol (BS3) common questions
Is Bristol up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Bristol (BS3) as Early. Its trajectory score is 53/100 (Strong), in the top 35% of districts nationally. The score is down 1.6 points over the last 12 months.
Is Bristol safe?
Bristol has a safety score of 26/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Bristol?
The average property price in Bristol (BS3) is £330k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.3% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Bristol?
The median monthly rent in Bristol (BS3) is £1,188 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Bristol?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Coleford (GL16), Lydney (GL15), Bristol (BS6), Bristol (BS16), Bristol (BS15). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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