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).
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Thomas Lane
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Ferry Street
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Redcliff Backs
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Temple Meads
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City Centre & Harbourside
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Horfield Road
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Southwell Street
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University & Brandon Hill
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Tyndall's Park Road
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Cantock's Close
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Broadmead
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Kingsdown
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Bell Lane
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All Saints' Street
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Lewins Mead
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Queen Square Avenue
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King Street
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Farr's Lane
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Draycot Place
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Colston Avenue
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Frogmore Street
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Hobb's Lane
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St Thomas Street East
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Church Lane
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Ferry Street
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Temple Meads
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University & Brandon Hill
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University & Brandon Hill
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King Square
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Queen's Road
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Armada Place
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Nelson Street
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St Nicholas Street
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Pritchard Street
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Nelson Street
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Bell Lane
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Frogmore Street
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Great George Street
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Park Street Avenue
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University & Brandon Hill
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Medical Avenue
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Temple Meads
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Temple Street
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Temple Gate
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Redcliff Street
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Burton Close
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Ship Lane
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Alfred Place
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Kingsdown
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Lower Church Lane
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Highbury Villas
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Redcliff Backs
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St Stephen's Street
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St Nicholas Street
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St Nicholas Street
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St Stephen's Street
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St Nicholas Street
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Fairfax Street
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Queen Square
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Queen Square
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Park Street
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Canynge Street
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Ferry Street
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Portwall Lane
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Portwall Lane
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Lower Guinea Street
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Redcliff Hill
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Commercial Road
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King Square
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St Michael's Hill
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Dove Street
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Armada Place
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Dove Street
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Woodland Road
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City Centre & Harbourside
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Three Queens Lane
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Small Street
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Wine Street
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Lewins Mead
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Kingsdown
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Charles Street
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Broadmead
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Narrow Quay
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Broad Quay
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Orchard Lane
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Denmark Street
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Temple Meads
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Church Lane
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Temple Meads
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Temple Meads
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Temple Meads
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Marybush Lane
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Passage Street
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Montague Hill South
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Cotham Hill
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Earl Street
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Narrow Lewins Mead
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Clare Street
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Wine Street
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Rupert Street