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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 68 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
68
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
34.04(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.5(+23%)
Shoplifting
13.6(+104%)
Public order
8.59(+30%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.87(+21%)
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 162 recent sales, the median property price is £332,500 in Portishead Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,600 up to £2,400,000.

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
Detached19£485,000
Flats75£234,000
Semi-Detached25£365,000
Terraced43£410,000

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

BS206WU

Portishead North

BS206AW

Roath Road

BS206EQ

The Deans

BS206SR

The Rowans

BS207AH

Lockside Square

BS201ER

Portishead North

BS206BD

Slade Road

BS207DE

Harbour Road

BS207EW

Gateway Terrace

BS207PW

Navigators Court

BS206BA

Newlands Close

BS206DE

Mendip Road

BS206DL

Polden Road

BS206JP

Avon Way

BS207ET

Woodhill Road

BS206BG

Orchard Close

BS206BS

Slade Road

BS207AA

Pennant Place

BS207DF

Newfoundland Way

BS206DT

The Downs

BS206JL

Leeside

BS206NH

Queens Avenue

BS206NW

Link Road

BS207DW

South Road

BS206AE

Portishead North

BS206BH

Slade Road

BS207DX

South Road

BS201BS

Portishead North

BS201EU

Portishead North

BS207NU

The Knoll

BS207QL

Mizzen Court

BS201BQ

Portishead North

BS206DN

Blackdown Road

BS206DR

Quantock Road

BS206JA

Kilkenny Place

BS206JW

Avon Way

BS207AF

Lockside

BS207BZ

South Avenue

BS207HY

Beach Road West

BS207PS

Keel Avenue

BS207QB

Argentia Place

BS206JB

Kilkenny Place

BS206SS

Oak Drive

BS207FN

The Anchorage

BS207HN

Nore Road

BS207BU

Pier Close

BS207HF

Woodlands Road

BS207PD

Merchant Square

BS207QH

Newfoundland Way

BS207AJ

Harbour Road

BS206JD

Kilkenny Place

BS207BJ

Lower Burlington Road

BS207QF

Newfoundland Way

BS206BE

Slade Road

BS206JQ

Avon Way

BS206LG

West Hill

BS206NT

Portishead North

BS207BW

Burlington Road

BS207DT

Seville Road

BS207ZL

Portishead North

BS206EE

The Downs

BS206NF

Briary Road

BS207BB

London Square

BS207BS

Woodacre

BS208LR

Wyndham Way

BS207JH

Harbour Road

BS201DP

Portishead North

BS206DD

Mendip Road

BS206JX

Combe Avenue

BS206LU

Avon Way

BS207DS

Seville Road

BS207DZ

Pier Road

BS201BF

Portishead North

BS206BX

La Sainte

BS207AG

Eastcliff

BS207DP

South View

BS207BX

Harbour Road

BS207BY

Wyndham Way

BS207DR

Wood Hill Park

BS207EP

South Avenue

BS207UG

Martingale Way

BS207JW

Harbour Road

BS206EN

High Street

BS206JR

Combe Avenue

BS206LH

Springfield Road

BS206AG

Portishead North

BS206BF

Rose Hill

BS206DB

Mendip Road

BS206EB

Down Road

BS206NN

Charlton View

BS207UH

Martingale Way

BS206LZ

Channel View Road

BS206JH

Downside

BS206JT

Combe Avenue

BS206LF

West Hill

BS207HT

Beach Hill

BS207QJ

Mizzen Court

BS206LP

Friary Road

BS206LQ

West Hill

BS207EY

Woodhill Road

Data Sources

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