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).
BS15AE
Colston Avenue
BS16BY
Temple Meads
BS16FE
Redcliff Mead Lane
BS16HJ
Ferry Street
BS16LS
Redcliff Street
BS16QT
Guinea Street
BS16SQ
Prewett Street
BS16TA
Guinea Street
BS16WX
Jubilee Place
BS28LJ
Dove Street
BS81SD
Queen's Avenue
BS81SJ
Elmdale Road
BS81TY
Priory Road
BS16NW
Pump Lane
BS16PE
Jubilee Place
BS13BE
Penn Street
BS14AY
Marsh Street
BS11NS
City Centre & Harbourside
BS12QD
All Saints' Street
BS13DY
City Centre & Harbourside
BS13LR
The Haymarket
BS13PY
Hillgrove Street
BS14NH
Queen Square
BS15BB
University & Brandon Hill
BS15EE
Gaunt's Lane
BS16NP
Redcliff Street
BS16PQ
Prewett Street
BS16RF
Prewett Street
BS16ZF
City Centre & Harbourside
BS28DW
Narrow Lewins Mead
BS28HU
King Square Avenue
BS28LD
Dove Street
BS28JS
Dove Street South
BS28LL
Dove Street
BS81SL
Elmdale Road
BS15DT
Orchard Lane
BS12NZ
Blackfriars
BS11JX
St Nicholas Street
BS11PN
City Centre & Harbourside
BS11QW
Welsh Back
BS12DS
Broadmead
BS13JX
The Horsefair
BS13LU
Kingsdown
BS14QZ
The Grove
BS15BJ
Lower Church Lane
BS15JX
Park Street
BS16BU
Mitchell Lane
BS16WR
Temple Meads
BS16ZN
City Centre & Harbourside
BS28ED
Cottage Place
BS28JT
Dalton Square
BS28JZ
Dove Street
BS81FG
Queen's Road
BS81TW
University Walk
BS81TX
Priory Road
BS11EB
Colston Avenue
BS11YL
St Stephen's Avenue
BS12AU
Rupert Street
BS12AX
Lewins Mead
BS12EY
Newmarket Avenue
BS13EA
Broadmead
BS13HY
Union Street
BS15BG
University & Brandon Hill
BS15BT
Christmas Street
BS15DH
Denmark Street
BS16BN
Temple Meads
BS16BP
Temple Meads
BS16PP
Temple Meads
BS16RY
Somerset Street
BS16WA
Redcliff Backs
BS16ZL
City Centre & Harbourside
BS81PL
Tyndall's Park Road
BS81SZ
Elmdale Road
BS81UH
Royal Fort Road
BS12DJ
Union Street
BS11JG
Corn Street
BS11RT
Marsh Street
BS13BZ
Broad Weir
BS13LT
The Haymarket
BS13LX
Kingsdown
BS14EQ
King Street
BS14JZ
Prince Street
BS14SP
Welsh Back
BS14XJ
Mark Lane
BS15LX
University & Brandon Hill
BS16BH
Canynge Street
BS16LF
Three Queens Lane
BS16LU
Redcliff Street
BS16UA
Bathurst Parade
BS28BQ
Southwell Street
BS28NZ
Montague Street
BS81RE
Queen's Road
BS11LT
Broad Quay
BS12BE
Nelson Street
BS13EW
Kingsdown
BS13JP
Barrs Court
BS13JR
The Horsefair
BS14DA
Broad Quay
BS15EJ
Denmark Street
BS16AL
Redcliff Street