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About

The City Centre & Harbourside form Bristol's compact commercial and leisure core. This area is defined by the Floating Harbour, a historic dock system that remains fully operational with tidal changes controlled by locks. The harbour's edge is lined with converted warehouses now housing restaurants, museums, and cultural venues, creating a continuous waterfront walkway.

A notable landmark is Pero's Bridge, a pedestrian swing bridge with distinctive horn-shaped pillars. The area directly connects to the main shopping districts, with the historic Christmas Steps alleyway leading up from the harbour. The city's main train station sits at its northern edge, providing a direct transport link.

Area overview

On average City Centre & Harbourside has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 584 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in City Centre & Harbourside is £64,651 per year. There are 2 schools in City Centre & Harbourside: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). City Centre & Harbourside is home to around 8,021 people, with a population density of about 5,616.9 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
584
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
9.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

City Centre & Harbourside Population
8,021
Population density
5,616.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
230.89(+591%)
Anti-social behaviour
181.27(+1116%)
Public order
98.49(+1406%)
Other theft
87.15(+1448%)
Criminal damage and arson
39.9(+515%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,522
56.38%
Other White
1,010
12.59%
Chinese
567
7.07%
African
438
5.46%
Indian
256
3.19%
Total population: 8,021

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,213
42.1%
Level 3 (A level)
3,208
42.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
383
5.02%
No qualifications
382
5.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
209
2.74%
Total 16+ residents: 7,632

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,319
46.81%
Owns with a mortgage
500
17.74%
Owns outright
442
15.68%
Social rents from council
221
7.84%
Other social rented
170
6.03%
Total households: 2,818

Property prices in City Centre & Harbourside

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 in City Centre & Harbourside area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £2,150,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for City Centre & Harbourside 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 City Centre & Harbourside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached1£690,000
Terraced4£838,750
Detached1£665,000
Flats83£353,000

10 years median price trend in City Centre & Harbourside

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in City Centre & Harbourside.

All postcodes in City Centre & Harbourside

BS13AD

Bond Street South

BS15DD

Cathedral Square

BS14JP

Queen Square

BS11JW

Central

BS16XH

Ashton Avenue

BS16WW

Cumberland Road

BS16UW

Gaol Ferry Steps

BS15BY

Frogmore Street

BS12HG

Broad Street

BS11RT

Marsh Street

BS14QY

Grove Avenue

BS11YA

Clare Street

BS15SA

College Green

BS16GP

Gas Ferry Road

BS14AQ

Marsh Street

BS14HL

Queen Charlotte Street

BS16UB

Bathurst Parade

BS14EF

King Street

BS14RR

Welsh Back

BS14AZ

Telephone Avenue

BS14JA

Queen Square Avenue

BS11EB

Colston Avenue

BS15BA

Central

BS15LL

Canons Way

BS12JY

Nelson Street

BS16UZ

Gaol Ferry Steps

BS16UQ

Cumberland Road

BS14PS

Prince Street

BS14SB

Welsh Back

BS11LJ

St Nicholas Street

BS15AN

Trenchard Street

BS16GS

Gas Ferry Road

BS15TE

Hotwells and Harbourside

BS11PN

Baldwin Street

BS15DN

Lime Kiln Road

BS11EL

St Stephens Street

BS15DP

Orchard Lane

BS14LY

Queen Square

BS16ZP

The Gateway

BS16TB

Redcliff Hill

BS14ED

King Street

BS14HQ

Queen Charlotte Street

BS13EA

Broadmead

BS11DE

Small Street

BS11HQ

Corn Street

BS15DB

Canon's Road

BS16JP

Caledonian Road

BS11JL

St Stephen's Street

BS15UH

Canons Road

BS14QP

Queen Square

BS12BL

Central

BS11HW

Corn Street

BS14DH

Broad Quay

BS16WD

Cumberland Road

BS15AE

Colston Street

BS13BN

Pithay Court

BS13XA

Broadmead

BS15JE

Hotwells and Harbourside

BS16UP

Cumberland Road

BS15TX

Canon's Road

BS16UJ

Cumberland Road

BS14QA

Narrow Quay

BS16ZN

Frys Lane

BS14UD

Pipe Lane

BS13XD

Broadmead

BS14HW

Little King Street

BS14TT

Colston Avenue

BS11WH

Crow Lane

BS16TZ

Gasferry Road

BS16XJ

Nova Scotia Place

BS14AW

Broad Quay

BS12BQ

Wine Street

BS14BS

Telephone Avenue

BS15JP

Hannover Quay

BS16ZL

Rope Walk

BS15DZ

Lime Kiln Road

BS11UQ

St Nicholas Street

BS11XA

Clare Street

BS11JG

Corn Street

BS14HX

Queen Charlotte Street

BS14LF

Queen Square

BS14PH

Prince Street

BS16GL

Gas Ferry Road

BS19XQ

Smeaton Road

BS16UU

Sydney Row

BS14JE

Queen Square

BS15HD

Denmark Avenue

BS14ND

Queen Square

BS20ND

Castle Street

BS16GQ

Gasferry Road

Data Sources

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