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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 140 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
Flats133£287,000
Semi-Detached1£665,000
Terraced6£756,500

10 years price trend in Central

All postcodes in Central

BS12BE

Nelson Street

BS11LT

Broad Quay

BS13EW

Kingsdown

BS13JP

Barrs Court

BS13JR

The Horsefair

BS14DA

Broad Quay

BS16AL

Redcliff Street

BS16JT

Thomas Lane

BS16LY

Ferry Street

BS16NN

Redcliff Backs

BS16PU

Temple Meads

BS16SG

City Centre & Harbourside

BS28DU

Horfield Road

BS81FD

Southwell Street

BS81NU

University & Brandon Hill

BS81PG

Tyndall's Park Road

BS14JQ

King Street

BS12EQ

Bell Lane

BS12LA

All Saints' Street

BS12LJ

Lewins Mead

BS13BQ

Kingsdown

BS13XA

Broadmead

BS14JA

Queen Square Avenue

BS14QD

Farr's Lane

BS14RE

Draycot Place

BS14TN

Colston Avenue

BS16AD

St Thomas Street East

BS15BY

Frogmore Street

BS15EH

Hobb's Lane

BS16DP

Church Lane

BS16WJ

Ferry Street

BS16WQ

Temple Meads

BS28FN

University & Brandon Hill

BS28BE

University & Brandon Hill

BS28JD

King Square

BS81ER

Queen's Road

BS81TF

University Walk

BS11DL

St Nicholas Street

BS11QB

Pritchard Street

BS12BF

Nelson Street

BS12EP

Bell Lane

BS12PZ

Nelson Street

BS13RB

Armada Place

BS15HX

Frogmore Street

BS15JN

Great George Street

BS15JU

Park Street Avenue

BS15LP

Medical Avenue

BS15LE

University & Brandon Hill

BS16AY

Temple Meads

BS16HT

Temple Street

BS16PX

Temple Gate

BS16QP

Redcliff Street

BS16RH

Burton Close

BS16RJ

Ship Lane

BS16SX

Alfred Place

BS28AL

Kingsdown

BS28BA

Lower Church Lane

BS28BY

Highbury Villas

BS14LF

Queen Square

BS14LW

Queen Square

BS11BU

St Nicholas Street

BS11EQ

St Stephen's Street

BS11LJ

St Nicholas Street

BS11NA

St Stephen's Street

BS11UQ

St Nicholas Street

BS13BN

Fairfax Street

BS14AJ

Mill Avenue

BS15JG

Park Street

BS16GE

Canynge Street

BS16HH

Ferry Street

BS16HX

Redcliff Backs

BS16JZ

Portwall Lane

BS16NA

Portwall Lane

BS16QX

Lower Guinea Street

BS16SJ

Redcliff Hill

BS16TQ

Commercial Road

BS28EU

Dove Street

BS28AS

King Square

BS28DN

St Michael's Hill

BS28LA

Armada Place

BS28LW

Dove Street

BS81TA

Woodland Road

BS81UG

Woodland Road

BS12BB

Wine Street

BS14BB

Narrow Quay

BS11DZ

Small Street

BS12NJ

Lewins Mead

BS13EX

Kingsdown

BS13NN

Charles Street

BS13XE

Broadmead

BS14DJ

Broad Quay

BS15BA

City Centre & Harbourside

BS15DP

Orchard Lane

BS15DQ

Denmark Street

BS16BA

Temple Meads

BS16DE

Church Lane

BS16JU

Temple Meads

BS16LE

Three Queens Lane

BS16WF

Temple Meads

BS16ZT

Temple Meads

Data Sources

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