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England / South West / Bristol, City of / Central

About

Central ward is a key administrative and commercial area in Bristol, located near the city center. It includes parts of the Old City and the Broadmead shopping district, known for its retail outlets and pedestrianized streets. The ward is home to Bristol City Council’s headquarters at City Hall, as well as other civic buildings like the Magistrates' Court.

The area features a mix of historic architecture and modern developments, with landmarks such as St. Nicholas Market and the Bristol Old Vic theatre. Public transport links are strong, with bus routes connecting to other parts of the city. Residential spaces are limited, with most properties being apartments or converted buildings. Green spaces include Castle Park, which offers a riverside retreat amid the urban surroundings.

Area overview

On average Central has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 464 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Central is £50,787 per year. There are 5 schools in Central: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
464
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
13.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Central

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £940,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Flats130£286,000
Semi-Detached1£665,000
Terraced6£756,500

10 years price trend in Central

All postcodes in Central

BS14BQ

Telephone Avenue

BS14BS

Telephone Avenue

BS14BY

Broad Quay

BS14SS

Welsh Back

BS14UZ

Hanover Street

BS16AG

Portwall Lane

BS16BU

Mitchell Lane

BS16RB

Colston Parade

BS16RS

Mede Close

BS16RT

Clarence Road

BS14LH

Queen Square

BS14LJ

Queen Square

BS12LY

Lower Maudlin Street

BS13EH

Merchant Street

BS13EL

Merchant Street

BS81TN

Woodland Road

BS81TP

St Michael's Park

BS81TQ

Tyndall Avenue

BS81TR

University Walk

BS81TS

Cantock's Close

BS11DE

Small Street

BS12LE

Broadmead

BS13NW

Kingsdown

BS14AQ

Marsh Street

BS14AZ

Telephone Avenue

BS14QA

Narrow Quay

BS15HD

Denmark Avenue

BS15JA

Park Street

BS15JY

Park Street

BS15LS

University & Brandon Hill

BS16DD

Chatterton Street

BS16JY

St Thomas Street

BS16NE

Redcliff Backs

BS16ZS

Temple Back

BS28AY

King Square

BS28BW

Osborne Villas

BS28DH

Royal Fort Road

BS28HP

King Square Avenue

BS13RR

Stokes Croft

BS14HJ

Crow Lane

BS12DL

The Horsefair

BS13DA

Temple Meads

BS13DD

Fairfax Street

BS13DZ

City Centre & Harbourside

BS14QS

Queen Square

BS15DY

Denmark Street

BS16HG

Temple Way Underpass

BS16RA

Colston Parade

BS16TF

Redcliff Hill

BS16UW

City Centre & Harbourside

BS16WP

City Centre & Harbourside

BS16ZA

Wapping Road

BS16ZH

Cumberland Road

BS28EJ

Myrtle Road

BS20ND

Castle Street

BS28LN

Dove Street

BS28LP

Dove Street

BS81TD

University Walk

BS81TJ

Tyndall Avenue

BS20NP

Castle Street

BS14ES

Queen Charlotte Street

BS16ZU

Cumberland Road

BS11HQ

Corn Street

BS16AX

Temple Meads

BS16HZ

Temple Meads

BS16RE

Prewett Street

BS16SP

Clift Place

BS16UZ

City Centre & Harbourside

BS20JD

Passage Street

BS28DE

St Michael's Hill

BS28DQ

University & Brandon Hill

BS28JU

Dalton Square

BS66JS

Cotham Hill

BS81RL

Queen's Road

BS11DP

Small Street

BS12EJ

Bell Lane

BS12HP

City Centre & Harbourside

BS13BF

Temple Meads

BS13BA

Penn Street

BS13JE

Broadmead

BS13JS

The Horsefair

BS13LL

North Street

BS13LN

Cannon Street

BS14AA

Marsh Street

BS14AN

Welsh Back

BS16AA

St Thomas Street

BS14JP

Little King Street

BS14RR

King Street

BS14TR

Colston Avenue

BS16FD

Redcliff Mead Lane

BS16FR

Church Lane

BS16RU

Somerset Street

BS16ST

Alfred Place

BS28DB

St Michael's Hill

BS28DX

St Michael's Hill

BS28NF

Princess Row

BS11HT

Corn Street

BS81SD

Queen's Avenue

BS12AW

High Street

BS12JY

Nelson Street

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/09/2025.