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City Centre & Harbourside

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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 526 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
526
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
207.21(+528%)
Anti-social behaviour
159.46(+956%)
Public order
94.88(+1340%)
Other theft
80.04(+1322%)
Shoplifting
41.89(+528%)
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 94 recent sales, the median property price is £372,500 in City Centre & Harbourside area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £945,000.

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
Detached1£665,000
Flats88£347,500
Semi-Detached1£690,000
Terraced4£825,000

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

BS20HQ

Queen Street

BS12HW

Bell Lane

BS14QP

Queen Square

BS14ST

Colston Avenue

BS14TT

Colston Avenue

BS16UX

Cumberland Road

BS16WD

Cumberland Road

BS20NQ

Marybush Lane

BS11JS

St Stephen's Street

BS11TG

St Nicholas Street

BS15JE

Hotwells and Harbourside

BS15TS

College Green

BS16ZJ

Central

BS14PB

King Street

BS14TY

Colston Avenue

BS15LG

Lodge Place

BS15TJ

Church Road

BS16UP

Cumberland Road

BS12JL

Quay Street

BS14AU

Broad Quay

BS14DH

Broad Quay

BS14SB

Welsh Back

BS15UH

Canons Road

BS11JQ

Corn Street

BS11LA

St Nicholas Street

BS11NR

Baldwin Street

BS14AP

Bell Avenue

BS14NT

Queen Square

BS16UH

Hanover Place

BS19SD

Smeaton Road

BS11SA

Baldwin Street

BS11UB

St Nicholas Street

BS14LU

Queen Square

BS14TD

Quay Street

BS14UB

Colston Avenue

BS16FU

Lower Guinea Street

BS16UY

Hotwells and Harbourside

BS11RU

Baldwin Street

BS11XH

Clare Street

BS12AZ

High Street

BS14HX

Queen Charlotte Street

BS12DU

Bridewell Street

BS14HW

Little King Street

BS14XE

Colston Avenue

BS15AW

Cumberland Road

BS15DE

Bishops Knoll

BS12AN

Wine Street

BS12EH

Bell Lane

BS13EH

Merchant Street

BS14BA

Prince Street

BS14UZ

Hanover Street

BS20EQ

Jacob Street

BS14TZ

Colston Avenue

BS15AA

Pipe Lane

BS19XQ

Smeaton Road

BS11QP

Central

BS11SE

Baldwin Street

BS12BL

Central

BS14DZ

King Street

BS14RL

Merchants Quay

BS15TR

College Green

BS16XF

Canada Way

BS16XG

Cumberland Road

BS16ZP

The Gateway

BS20JJ

Cheese Lane

BS13EP

Broad Weir

BS14ED

King Street

BS14UR

St Augustines Parade

BS15DS

Orchard Lane

BS16JP

Caledonian Road

BS19SH

Grenville Place

BS14PH

Prince Street

BS14QF

Prince Street

BS15LF

Canon's Road

BS16GN

Gas Ferry Road

BS16TT

Mardyke Ferry Road

BS16XJ

Nova Scotia Place

BS16XY

Gefle Close

BS14BE

Queen Square

BS14BQ

Telephone Avenue

BS14BS

Telephone Avenue

BS14BY

Broad Quay

BS14ER

King Street

BS14LW

Queen Square

BS16EE

Smeaton Road

BS16WE

Gaol Ferry Steps

BS19SA

Smeaton Road

BS19SB

Smeaton Road

BS13BL

Fairfax Street

BS13DX

Broadmead

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.