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 466 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).
BS28DS
University & Brandon Hill
BS28LG
Dove Street
BS81UB
Triangle South
BS81UJ
Tyndall's Park Road
BS16HW
Ferry Street
BS12BN
Nelson Street
BS12NB
All Saints' Street
BS12NH
Lewins Mead
BS13AD
Bond Street South
BS13SF
Armada Place
BS13LY
St Pauls
BS13NH
Barton Street
BS13TB
Stokes Croft
BS13XD
Broadmead
BS14GB
Prince Street
BS14SR
Colston Avenue
BS14XG
Denmark Street
BS15BS
City Centre & Harbourside
BS15LZ
Frogmore Street
BS15TB
College Green
BS16LB
Temple Meads
BS16RL
Mede Close
BS16RR
Ship Lane
BS16RX
Somerset Street
BS16TE
Guinea Street
BS16WT
Counterslip
BS28EB
Horfield Road
BS28EY
Eugene Street
BS28LF
Dove Street
BS81TN
Woodland Road
BS15BU
Host Street
BS14RG
Challoner Court
BS11YA
Clare Street
BS15AJ
Frogmore Street
BS12AS
Rupert Street
BS15AR
Trenchard Street
BS12LX
Lower Maudlin Street
BS13DB
Fairfax Street
BS13DT
Broadmead
BS13JL
The Horsefair
BS13JQ
Merchant Street
BS14AX
Marsh Street
BS14HU
Prince Street
BS16PF
Prewett Street
BS16RQ
Burton Close
BS28DY
St Michael's Hill
BS28NY
Charles Street
BS81PB
Tyndall's Park Road
BS81PH
Cotham Hill
BS81PQ
Tyndall's Park Road
BS81RB
Queen's Avenue
BS81SE
Queen's Avenue
BS81SP
University Road
BS81UQ
St Michael's Park
BS16PA
Temple Meads
BS11JR
St Stephen's Street
BS12HF
Bell Lane
BS12HL
Bell Lane
BS13AF
Bond Street South
BS13EQ
Kingsdown
BS13HF
Bond Street South
BS13HH
Broadmead
BS13HT
The Horsefair
BS14XP
City Centre & Harbourside
BS15LA
Park Street
BS15LD
Culver Street
BS16FF
Somerset Street
BS16LQ
Temple Meads
BS16NJ
Redcliffe Way
BS16PW
Chatterton Square
BS16TG
Commercial Road
BS16WH
Water Lane
BS16ZD
St Thomas Street
BS28BX
Highbury Villas
BS81PY
Tyndall's Park Road
BS11DR
Bell Lane
BS11JL
St Stephen's Street
BS11RA
Queen Charlotte Street
BS11RB
City Centre & Harbourside
BS12BQ
Union Street
BS12ER
Bell Lane
BS12HW
Bell Lane
BS13LZ
Kingsdown
BS14BE
Queen Square
BS14DT
King Street
BS14EX
Coronation Place
BS14ND
Queen Square
BS14QP
Queen Square
BS14ST
Colston Avenue
BS14TT
Colston Avenue
BS14UA
Colston Avenue
BS14UD
Pipe Lane
BS15DG
Mark Lane
BS15HH
Unity Street
BS15SP
College Green
BS16EN
Temple Street
BS16JX
Redcliff Street
BS16LT
Ferry Street
BS16NL
Portwall Lane
BS16WD
Cumberland Road