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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Dove Street
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Queen's Avenue
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Priory Road
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West Park
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University & Brandon Hill
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City Centre & Harbourside
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University & Brandon Hill
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Crow Lane
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Clare Street
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Rupert Street
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Union Street
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Lower Castle Street
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Broadmead
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Broadmead
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Broad Quay
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Queen Charlotte Street
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Trin Mills
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Colston Avenue
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Lower Guinea Street
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Temple Meads
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Portwall Lane
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Counterslip
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Prewett Street
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St Thomas Street
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University & Brandon Hill
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Royal Fort Road
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Dove Street
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Woodland Road
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Tyndall Avenue
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Woodland Road
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Belgrave Road
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Bell Lane
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St Stephen's Street
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St Nicholas Street
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Nelson Street
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Lewins Mead
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Broad Weir
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Broad Weir
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Temple Meads
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Broad Weir
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Stokes Croft
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Queen Square
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Prince Street
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Challoner Court
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Pump Lane
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Prewett Street
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Redcliff Street
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City Centre & Harbourside
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Old Park
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Cottage Place
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King Square
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Triangle West
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St Michael's Park
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Woodland Road
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Redcliff Street
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City Centre & Harbourside
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High Street
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Kingsdown
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Kingsdown
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Broadmead
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Stokes Croft
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Queen Square
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City Centre & Harbourside
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University & Brandon Hill
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Church Lane
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Redcliff Mead Lane
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Temple Back
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Ferry Street
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Redcliff Street
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Ship Lane
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City Centre & Harbourside
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Temple Meads
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Barossa Place
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Medical Avenue
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Montague Hill South
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Dove Street
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Queen's Road
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Temple Meads
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City Centre & Harbourside
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St Stephen's Street
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City Centre & Harbourside
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City Centre & Harbourside
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Crow Lane
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Clare Street
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Nelson Street
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Blackfriars
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Broad Weir
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Broadmead
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Stokes Croft
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Stokes Croft
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Grove Avenue
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Prince Street
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Welsh Back
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College Lane
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Guinea Street
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Redcliff Hill
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Clift Place
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Temple Street
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Cumberland Road
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Old Market Street