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About

Central ward encompasses Bristol's historic core, anchored by the Castle Park area on the east bank of the Floating Harbour. The district includes the ruins of St Peter's Church and the remains of Bristol Castle, with modern retail and office developments surrounding these green spaces. The ward's western boundary is defined by the harbour itself, creating a distinct edge.

A key feature is the extensive network of underground vaults and chambers from the medieval city, accessible in places like the Christmas Steps. The area contains the central shopping districts of Broadmead and The Horsefair, alongside the main bus station. It functions primarily as the city's commercial and transport hub, with a limited residential population concentrated in a few pockets.

Area overview

On average Central has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 584 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Central is £62,846 per year. There are 5 schools in Central: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Central is home to around 18,390 people, with a population density of about 8,241.5 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
584
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
13.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Central Population
18,390
Population density
8,241.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
227.46(+581%)
Anti-social behaviour
153.78(+931%)
Public order
97.17(+1386%)
Other theft
82.38(+1363%)
Shoplifting
71.34(+979%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,424
51.24%
Other White
2,407
13.09%
Chinese
1,395
7.59%
African
1,231
6.69%
Indian
713
3.88%
Total population: 18,391

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
7,335
42.56%
Level 3 (A level)
6,906
40.07%
No qualifications
970
5.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
919
5.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
541
3.14%
Total 16+ residents: 17,233

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
3,546
54.65%
Social rents from council
914
14.09%
Owns with a mortgage
714
11%
Owns outright
552
8.51%
Other social rented
429
6.61%
Total households: 6,488

Property prices in Central

Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £277,575 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Central in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats124£275,000
Terraced2£611,250
Semi-Detached1£690,000
Detached1£665,000

10 years median price trend in Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central.

All postcodes in Central

BS16WF

East Tucker Street

BS16JU

East Tucker Street

BS14HX

Queen Charlotte Street

BS14RE

Draycot Place

BS14HQ

Queen Charlotte Street

BS16TB

Redcliff Hill

BS11NR

Baldwin Street

BS28JT

Hillgrove Street

BS13JL

The Horsefair

BS14BE

Queen Square

BS28JD

King Square

BS11DE

Small Street

BS28DA

St Michaels Hill

BS28BX

Highbury Villas

BS16AL

Redcliff Street

BS11YH

Clare Street

BS81TN

Woodland Road

BS13BX

Central

BS11RA

Queen Charlotte Street

BS20EQ

Jacob Street

BS15DP

Orchard Lane

BS81TL

Tyndall Avenue

BS14PR

Middle Avenue

BS16HT

Temple Street

BS81EY

Triangle South

BS11JN

All Saints Court

BS28HU

King Square Avenue

BS12BD

Wine Street

BS16AY

Central

BS12AZ

High Street

BS14RW

Challoner Court

BS11EL

St Stephens Street

BS16PW

Temple Gate

BS28AY

King Square

BS14HU

Prince Street

BS14RJ

Trin Mills

BS15HS

Park Street

BS13BL

Fairfax Street

BS16ZE

Rope Walk

BS12AG

Silver Street

BS13BB

The Haymarket

BS15JN

Park Street

BS14DJ

Broad Quay

BS14UX

Central

BS16WL

St Thomas Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.