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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Bell Lane
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Broad Weir
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Broad Quay
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King Street
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Queen Charlotte Street
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Queen Charlotte Street
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Prince Street
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Canon's Road
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City Centre & Harbourside
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Culver Street
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Mede Close
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City Centre & Harbourside
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Commercial Road
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Southwell Street
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King Square
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University Road
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The Haymarket
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Redcliff Street
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Colston Avenue
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City Centre & Harbourside
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Small Street
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City Centre & Harbourside
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Corn Street
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City Centre & Harbourside
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Union Street
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City Centre & Harbourside
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Broad Weir
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Whitson Street
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Telephone Avenue
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King Street
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Prince Street
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University & Brandon Hill
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College Green
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Temple Meads
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Redcliff Street
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Counterslip
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Temple Meads
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Redcliff Hill
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Counterslip
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Redcliff Street
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St Michael's Hill
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Spring Hill
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Lower Gay Street
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Queen's Road
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Queen's Road
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Queen's Road
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University Road
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City Centre & Harbourside
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Welsh Back
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Frogmore Street
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City Centre & Harbourside
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Small Street
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St Nicholas Street
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Bridge Street
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Silver Street
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Union Street
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Bell Lane
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All Saints' Street
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Temple Meads
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Broadmead
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King Street
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Colston Avenue
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Temple Back
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Phippen Street
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Prewett Street
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Guinea Street
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City Centre & Harbourside
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Dove Street
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Cotham Hill
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Queen's Road
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Elmdale Road
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Elmdale Road
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Cantock's Close
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University & Brandon Hill
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West Park
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City Centre & Harbourside
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St Thomas Street
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Small Street
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John Street
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Deep Street
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Charles Street
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Broadmead
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City Centre & Harbourside
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The Horsefair
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City Centre & Harbourside
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Marsh Street
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Merchants Quay
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Orchard Street
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Park Street
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Park Street
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Lodge Place
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Temple Back
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Bath Street
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Redcliffe Parade East
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Temple Way Underpass
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Osborne Villas
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Eugene Street
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King Square
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Dove Street
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Dove Street