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.
On average Central has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 585 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).
BS12EU
Tailor's Court
BS12LY
Lower Maudlin Street
BS13EH
Merchant Street
BS13EL
Merchant Street
BS14AJ
Mill Avenue
BS14AN
Welsh Back
BS14AZ
Telephone Avenue
BS14BA
Prince Street
BS16EU
Temple Back
BS16GR
Redcliff Street
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University Walk
BS81TH
Park Street
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Tyndall Avenue
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Tyndall Avenue
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St Michael's Park
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Woodland Road
BS11DE
Small Street
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Broadmead
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Kingsdown
BS14AQ
Marsh Street
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Telephone Avenue
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Narrow Quay
BS15HD
Denmark Avenue
BS15JA
Park Street
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Park Street
BS15LS
University & Brandon Hill
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Chatterton Street
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St Thomas Street
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Redcliff Backs
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Clarence Road
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Temple Back
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King Square
BS28BW
Osborne Villas
BS28DH
Royal Fort Road
BS28HP
King Square Avenue
BS12DL
The Horsefair
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Temple Meads
BS13DD
Fairfax Street
BS13DZ
City Centre & Harbourside
BS13RR
Stokes Croft
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Crow Lane
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Queen Square
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Denmark Street
BS16HG
Temple Way Underpass
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Colston Parade
BS16TF
Redcliff Hill
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City Centre & Harbourside
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City Centre & Harbourside
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Wapping Road
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Cumberland Road
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Dove Street
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Dove Street
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Castle Street
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Myrtle Road
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University Walk
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Temple Meads
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Cumberland Road
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Corn Street
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Queen Charlotte Street
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Temple Meads
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Prewett Street
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Clift Place
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City Centre & Harbourside
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Passage Street
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Castle Street
BS28DE
St Michael's Hill
BS28DQ
University & Brandon Hill
BS28JU
Dalton Square
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Cotham Hill
BS81RL
Queen's Road
BS16ST
Alfred Place
BS13BF
Temple Meads
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Penn Street
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Somerset Street
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Small Street
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Bell Lane
BS12HP
City Centre & Harbourside
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Broadmead
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The Horsefair
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North Street
BS13LN
Cannon Street
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Marsh Street
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Little King Street
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King Street
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Colston Avenue
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St Thomas Street
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Redcliff Mead Lane
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Church Lane
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St Michael's Hill
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St Michael's Hill
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Princess Row
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College Green
BS11HT
Corn Street
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High Street
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Nelson Street
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Wine Street
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Broadmead
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Whitson Street
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Broad Weir
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Telephone Avenue