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About

The Hotwells and Harbourside ward occupies a distinct curve of the River Avon, directly southwest of Bristol's city centre. Its geography is defined by the steep, wooded slopes of the Avon Gorge to the west and the engineered waterways of the Floating Harbour to the east. This creates a varied terrain, from the residential streets climbing the gorge to the level pedestrianised paths along the water's edge. The ward is a key transit point, containing major road and rail crossings into the city.

The area integrates historic industrial heritage with contemporary use. Remnants of the port's infrastructure, like the massive Underfall Yard sluices, operate alongside converted warehouses now containing apartments, offices, and museums. The Cumberland Basin, a complex network of locks and swing bridges, remains a functional piece of maritime engineering. The ward's focal point is the large, open water space of the harbour itself, used for recreation and events, directly overlooked by the glass-fronted buildings of the @Bristol development.

Area overview

On average Hotwells and Harbourside has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 508 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 6.0× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 10.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hotwells and Harbourside is £65,469 per year. There are 2 schools in Hotwells and Harbourside: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Hotwells and Harbourside is home to around 6,035 people, with a population density of about 5,457.6 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
508
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
10.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hotwells and Harbourside Population
6,035
Population density
5,457.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
228.67(+585%)
Anti-social behaviour
86.16(+478%)
Other theft
72.08(+1180%)
Public order
62.3(+853%)
Shoplifting
41.59(+529%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,676
60.92%
Other White
764
12.66%
Chinese
390
6.46%
Indian
214
3.55%
African
145
2.4%
Total population: 6,034

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,476
61.67%
Level 3 (A level)
1,284
22.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
294
5.22%
No qualifications
252
4.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
157
2.79%
Total 16+ residents: 5,636

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,359
47.99%
Owns outright
534
18.86%
Owns with a mortgage
471
16.63%
Other social rented
227
8.02%
Social rents from council
98
3.46%
Total households: 2,832

Property prices in Hotwells and Harbourside

Median price£344,000
Price per sq ft£465
Sales (last 12 months)81
Typical range (middle 50%)£275K – £420K

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £344,000 (about £465 per square foot) in Hotwells and Harbourside area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £2,150,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hotwells and Harbourside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced11£500,000£478
Flats70£330,000£465

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hotwells and Harbourside

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hotwells and Harbourside.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£310,000£480,000
2017£285,237£572,500
2018£280,000£489,500
2019£321,350£415,000
2020£345,000£532,500
2021£315,000£545,000
2022£319,000£650,000
2023£315,000£519,000
2024£340,000£607,500
2025£335,000£515,000
2026£322,500£575,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hotwells and Harbourside.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hotwells and Harbourside.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£417£343
2017£403£387
2018£441£459
2019£458£417
2020£458£403
2021£439£425
2022£481£530
2023£456£465
2024£500£453
2025£475£451
2026£465£530
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hotwells and Harbourside.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hotwells and Harbourside in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Hotwells and Harbourside

Is Hotwells and Harbourside safe?

Hotwells and Harbourside records about 508 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Hotwells and Harbourside?

The median sale price in Hotwells and Harbourside is £344,000 (about £465 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Hotwells and Harbourside?

Hotwells and Harbourside has 1 primary school (1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Hotwells and Harbourside?

Hotwells and Harbourside scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Hotwells and Harbourside sits around rank 16,353 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Hotwells and Harbourside?

The average household income in Hotwells and Harbourside is around £65,469 per year, and 10% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Hotwells and Harbourside?

Hotwells and Harbourside is represented by 1 elected councillor: Patrick McAllister (Green Party).

All postcodes in Hotwells and Harbourside

BS84YA

Rownham Mead

BS15TJ

Church Road

BS16XD

Cumberland Close

BS15PL

Park Street

BS19SF

College Green

BS81FH

Upper Byron Place

BS15UW

St Georges Road

BS84SF

Hotwell Road

BS16XB

Cumberland Close

BS15XH

Brandon Steep

BS84US

Hotwell Road

BS81HN

There-And-Back-Again Lane

BS15TS

College Green

BS16XE

Cumberland Close

BS81HB

Berkeley Square

BS84UB

Hotwell Road

BS16UU

Sydney Row

BS15AD

Lime Kiln Road

BS15SZ

Explore Lane

BS84RY

Hotwell Road

BS15SW

Millennium Promenade

BS81EZ

Queens Row

BS15UA

Explore Lane

BS84PD

Pooles Wharf Court

BS15LW

Cathedral Walk

BS19SE

College Green

BS19SH

Grenville Place

BS84SA

Hotwell Road

BS16TR

Hanover Place

BS84YE

Rownham Mead

BS16UT

Gasferry Road

BS81JS

Upper Berkeley Place

BS16UH

Hanover Place

BS15TU

St Georges Road

BS15AH

Deanery Road

BS15QH

Deanery Road

BS84QD

Merchants Road

BS84UD

Hotwell Road

BS81QE

Queens Road

BS15JE

Hotwells and Harbourside

BS16TS

Gefle Close

BS84YB

Rownham Mead

BS15TA

College Green

BS16XU

Canada Way

BS16TL

Redcliffe Parade West

BS16XS

Smeaton Road

BS84UJ

Hotwell Road

BS15AW

Cumberland Road

BS19SB

Smeaton Road

BS15RR

Great George Street

BS15BL

Canons Way

BS15HL

Canons Way

BS84SD

Bear Yard Mews

BS81DN

Lower Clifton Hill

BS15QP

St David Mews

BS15NU

Park Street

BS15AF

Deanery Road

BS15AU

Lime Kiln Road

BS81HT

Hotwells and Harbourside

BS15PP

Charlotte Street

BS15QD

Great George Street

BS16GQ

Gasferry Road

BS15UD

Lower Lamb Street

BS16XH

Ashton Avenue

BS15TE

Hotwells and Harbourside

BS15AT

Gasworks Lane

BS15EP

Bordeaux Quay

BS16GW

Wapping Wharf

BS84UA

Hotwell Road

BS84PQ

Pooles Wharf Court

BS16UX

Cumberland Road

BS15TT

Anchor Road

BS16SE

Smeaton Road

BS84QW

Charles Place

BS16XQ

Avon Crescent

BS16JL

Caledonian Road

BS15QB

Charlotte Street South

BS15TL

College Green

BS15UU

St Georges Road

BS15LL

Canons Way

BS16UF

Cumberland Road

BS81JY

Upper Byron Place

BS16XJ

Nova Scotia Place

BS15TP

Explore Lane

BS16UJ

Cumberland Road

BS84DF

Hotwell Road

BS84UR

Hotwell Road

BS15DD

Cathedral Square

BS16JN

Caledonian Road

BS81JA

There-And-Back-Again Lane

BS15TX

Canon's Road

BS16XT

Hanover Place

BS16XN

Clift House Road

BS16EE

Smeaton Road

BS84QG

Sandford Road

BS15PZ

Brandon Hill Lane

BS15UJ

St Georges Road

BS16GS

Gas Ferry Road

BS81DR

Jacobs Wells Road

BS15NT

Park Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.