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About

Central ward encompasses Bristol's historic core, anchored by the Castle Park area on the east bank of the Floating Harbour. The district includes the ruins of St Peter's Church and the remains of Bristol Castle, with modern retail and office developments surrounding these green spaces. The ward's western boundary is defined by the harbour itself, creating a distinct edge.

A key feature is the extensive network of underground vaults and chambers from the medieval city, accessible in places like the Christmas Steps. The area contains the central shopping districts of Broadmead and The Horsefair, alongside the main bus station. It functions primarily as the city's commercial and transport hub, with a limited residential population concentrated in a few pockets.

Area overview

On average Central has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 542 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Central is £62,846 per year. There are 5 schools in Central: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Central is home to around 18,390 people, with a population density of about 8,241.5 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
542
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
13.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Central Population
18,390
Population density
8,241.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
213.49(+548%)
Anti-social behaviour
135.4(+797%)
Public order
93.2(+1314%)
Other theft
77.54(+1277%)
Shoplifting
60.9(+813%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,424
51.24%
Other White
2,407
13.09%
Chinese
1,395
7.59%
African
1,231
6.69%
Indian
713
3.88%
Total population: 18,391

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
7,335
42.56%
Level 3 (A level)
6,906
40.07%
No qualifications
970
5.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
919
5.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
541
3.14%
Total 16+ residents: 17,233

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
3,546
54.65%
Social rents from council
914
14.09%
Owns with a mortgage
714
11%
Owns outright
552
8.51%
Other social rented
429
6.61%
Total households: 6,488

Property prices in Central

Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £288,500 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £818,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Central in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£665,000
Flats132£280,500
Semi-Detached2£677,500
Terraced3£475,000

10 years median price trend in Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central.

All postcodes in Central

BS13DN

Broadmead

BS15SA

College Green

BS16FE

Redcliff Mead Lane

BS16HJ

Buchanans Wharf South

BS16QT

Guinea Street

BS16SQ

Redcliff Hill

BS16TA

Guinea Street

BS16WX

Jubilee Place

BS81SD

Queen's Avenue

BS14BH

Marsh Street

BS14LY

Queen Square

BS11NS

Baldwin Street

BS12QD

Bridewell Street

BS13BE

Penn Street

BS13LR

The Haymarket

BS13PY

Stokes Croft

BS14NH

Queen Square

BS15EE

Hobbs Lane

BS16ZF

Rope Walk

BS28JS

Dove Street South

BS28LL

Dove Street

BS13DY

Central

BS14AY

Marsh Street

BS15BB

Colston Street

BS16NP

Redcliff Street

BS16NW

Pump Lane

BS16PE

Jubilee Place

BS16PQ

Prewett Street

BS16RF

Prewett Street

BS28DW

Johnny Ball Lane

BS28HU

King Square Avenue

BS28LD

Dove Street

BS81SL

Elmdale Road

BS11JX

St Nicholas Street

BS11PN

Baldwin Street

BS12NZ

Blackfriars

BS13JX

The Horsefair

BS15BJ

Lower Park Row

BS15DT

Orchard Lane

BS28JT

Hillgrove Street

BS28JZ

Dove Street

BS81TX

Priory Road

BS81FG

Queen's Road

BS11QW

Baldwin Street

BS12DS

Broadmead

BS13LU

Bond Street

BS14QZ

The Grove

BS15JX

Park Street

BS16BU

Mitchell Lane

BS16WR

Central

BS16ZN

Frys Lane

BS28ED

Cottage Place

BS81TW

University Walk

BS11YL

St Stephens Avenue

BS12AX

Lewins Mead

BS13EA

Broadmead

BS16BN

Victoria Street

BS16PP

Central

BS81PL

Tyndalls Park Road

BS81SZ

Elmdale Road

BS16EU

Counterslip

BS11EB

Colston Avenue

BS12AU

Rupert Street

BS12EY

Tailors Court

BS13HY

Union Street

BS15BG

Perry Road

BS15BT

Christmas Street

BS15DH

Denmark Street

BS16BP

Central

BS16RY

Somerset Street

BS16WA

Redcliff Backs

BS16ZL

Rope Walk

BS81UH

Royal Fort Road

BS11RT

Marsh Street

BS12DJ

Union Street

BS13BZ

Broad Weir

BS14EQ

King Street

BS14JZ

Queen Square

BS14SP

Welsh Back

BS14XJ

Mark Lane

BS28NZ

Montague Street

BS11JG

Corn Street

BS13LT

St James Barton

BS13LX

Bond Street

BS15LX

Park Row

BS16LF

Three Queens Lane

BS16LU

Redcliff Street

BS16UA

Bathurst Parade

BS28BQ

St Michaels Hill

BS81RE

Queens Road

BS11LT

Broad Quay

BS12BE

Nelson Street

BS14DA

Broad Quay

BS15EJ

Denmark Street

BS16LY

Ferry Street

BS16PU

Central

BS28DU

Gloucester Place

BS81FD

Southwell Street

BS81NU

Whiteladies Road

BS81PG

Tyndalls Park Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.