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Portishead Central

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About

Portishead Central is the main commercial and civic hub of the town, centred around the High Street and its connecting roads. The area contains a mix of local shops, supermarkets, and essential services, functioning as the primary retail destination for residents. The focal point is the parish church of St. Peter, a historic landmark with a prominent spire that anchors the streetscape. Several public buildings, including the library and town hall, are clustered here, supporting daily community life.

The area extends to include Queen’s Square and the marina precinct, which was developed on the site of former docks. This integrates modern waterfront apartments and leisure facilities with the older commercial centre. A specific feature is the operational lock gates that manage tidal access to the marina basin, a direct link to the town's maritime past. Open spaces like the Lake Grounds, with its boating lake and promenade, provide recreational space bordering this central zone.

Area overview

On average Portishead Central has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Portishead Central is £61,553 per year. There are 1 schools in Portishead Central: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Portishead Central is home to around 9,782 people, with a population density of about 3,785.9 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
15%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Portishead Central Population
9,782
Population density
3,785.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.51(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.48(+17%)
Shoplifting
14.31(+116%)
Public order
8.59(+31%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.56(+16%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,661
88.51%
Other White
509
5.2%
Other
70
0.72%
Irish
68
0.69%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
67
0.68%
Total population: 9,785

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,289
40.44%
Level 3 (A level)
1,370
16.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,111
13.66%
No qualifications
1,075
13.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
664
8.16%
Total 16+ residents: 8,133

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,687
36.69%
Owns with a mortgage
1,368
29.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
880
19.14%
Other social rented
400
8.7%
Other forms of private rent
105
2.28%
Total households: 4,598

Property prices in Portishead Central

Based on 168 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 in Portishead Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,600 up to £1,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Portishead 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 Portishead Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced52£411,250
Detached19£565,000
Flats67£250,000
Semi-Detached30£380,000

10 years median price trend in Portishead Central

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

All postcodes in Portishead Central

BS207EB

Leigh View Road

BS206AP

Slade Road

BS207BU

Pier Close

BS207AQ

Eastcliff

BS206BG

Orchard Close

BS207AB

Eastcliff

BS206SR

The Rowans

BS207PR

Halyard Way

BS206BB

Slade Road

BS208ZX

Portishead North

BS207PU

Phoenix Way

BS207BX

Harbour Road

BS206PR

High Street

BS206BW

Slade Road

BS207AS

Lower Burlington Road

BS201ES

Portishead North

BS206JG

Rippleside

BS207DE

Harbour Road

BS206AE

Portishead North

BS207BP

Lower Burlington Road

BS207DF

Newfoundland Way

BS207QZ

Harbour Road

BS206NN

Charlton View

BS206BY

Rose Mews

BS201DR

Portishead North

BS207HS

Clockhouse Mews

BS207EP

South Avenue

BS207HL

Nore Gardens

BS207QB

Argentia Place

BS207DX

South Road

BS207QG

Newfoundland Way

BS207JA

Lake Road

BS206JT

Combe Avenue

BS207QP

Nore Road

BS206BP

Ferndale Road

BS208QJ

Portishead North

BS207AA

Pennant Place

BS206SU

Elm Walk

BS207QH

Newfoundland Way

BS201ER

Portishead North

BS206DJ

Brendon Road

BS207HY

Beach Road West

BS206DH

Brendon Road

BS206LH

Springfield Road

BS207DS

Seville Road

BS207AU

Watch House Place

BS206LT

Avon Way

BS206LQ

West Hill

BS207FP

Newfoundland Way

BS207EY

Woodhill Road

BS207UZ

Portishead North

BS207HU

Beach Road West

BS207QL

Mizzen Court

BS201EH

Portishead North

BS207JH

Harbour Road

BS206DR

Quantock Road

BS207ER

Gardner Road

BS207HH

White Lodge Park

BS206PB

Lower Down Road

BS207AG

Eastcliff

BS207QS

Argentia Place

BS206NQ

Severn Road

BS207ED

Leigh View Road

BS207BA

Lower Burlington Road

BS207QN

Newfoundland Way

BS206LR

West Hill

BS201DY

Portishead North

BS207EH

Woodacre

BS206TT

Cedar Way

BS201BQ

Portishead North

BS206PA

Lower Down Road

BS207QJ

Mizzen Court

BS208XQ

Portishead North

BS206AF

Portishead North

BS207SG

Portishead East

BS206JE

Combe Avenue

BS206JW

Avon Way

BS207BB

London Square

BS207AJ

Harbour Road

BS201DU

Portishead North

BS207JN

Harbour Road

BS206SS

Oak Drive

BS206DN

Blackdown Road

BS206BJ

Combe Road

BS206DE

Mendip Road

BS206AQ

Victoria Square

BS207PW

Navigators Court

BS206HA

Kilkenny Place

BS207FN

The Anchorage

BS206PP

Albert Road

BS206SL

St Marys Park Road

BS206DD

Mendip Road

BS206DB

Mendip Road

BS201BS

Portishead North

BS206BQ

Stoke Road

BS208YL

Portishead North

BS207WZ

Portishead North

BS206BS

Slade Road

BS207EL

Harbour Road

BS207DW

South Road

Data Sources

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