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 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).
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Redcliff Street
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Castle Street
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Jacob Street
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Highbury Villas
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University & Brandon Hill
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Priory Road
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Broad Weir
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Bond Street South
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Temple Way Underpass
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St Stephen's Street
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St Nicholas Street
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Bridewell Street
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Christmas Street
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Tower Lane
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Lewins Mead
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Broadmead
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Kingsdown
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Charles Street
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The Haymarket
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King Street
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Colston Avenue
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Narrow Lewins Mead
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Lodge Place
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Station Approach
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City Centre & Harbourside
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Cottage Place
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Dove Street South
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Triangle South
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Elmdale Road
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Elmdale Road
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Quay Street
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City Centre & Harbourside
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Corn Street
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St Nicholas Street
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Cannon Street
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City Centre & Harbourside
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Broad Quay
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Broad Quay
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Middle Avenue
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Redcliffe Way
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Park Street Avenue
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Counterslip
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Hillgrove Street
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Tyndall's Park Road
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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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Woodland Road
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Kingsdown
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City Centre & Harbourside
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City Centre & Harbourside
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St Nicholas Street
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Clare Street
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Bell Lane
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Cherry Lane
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Queen Charlotte Street
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Queen Square
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Quay Street
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Colston Avenue
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University & Brandon Hill
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Frogmore Street
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Chatterton Square
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Lower Guinea Street
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Mitchell Court
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King Square
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King Square
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St Michael's Hill
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Horfield Road
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Montague Hill South
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Kingsdown
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Dove Street
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Woodland Road
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Little Thomas Lane
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Temple Meads
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John Street
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Nelson Street
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Bridewell Street
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Little King Street
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Middle Avenue
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Colston Avenue
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Colston Avenue
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Pipe Lane
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Bishops Knoll
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Ferry Street
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Somerset Street
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St Thomas Street
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King Square
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Princess Row
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Queen's Road
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Tyndall's Park Road
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Cantock's Close
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Woodland Road
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Broadmead
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Broadmead
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City Centre & Harbourside
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City Centre & Harbourside
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Bell Lane
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Nelson Street
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City Centre & Harbourside
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Bell Lane