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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

BS206JL

Leeside

BS207HP

Battery Road

BS206NW

Link Road

BS207AE

Lockside

BS207ES

Beach Road East

BS207BZ

South Avenue

BS206JX

Combe Avenue

BS207AH

Lockside Square

BS206LS

Highlands Road

BS207BD

Seville Court

BS207PS

Keel Avenue

BS207UH

Martingale Way

BS207BT

Woodacre

BS207QF

Newfoundland Way

BS206NH

Queens Avenue

BS206BD

Slade Road

BS207PE

Merchant Square

BS207AW

Martingale Way

BS207PD

Merchant Square

BS207JW

Harbour Road

BS207HQ

Fircliff Park

BS207SW

Martingale Way

BS207QU

Cabstand

BS207JQ

Harbour Road

BS201EU

Portishead North

BS207DU

South Road

BS206JU

Combe Fields

BS208LR

Wyndham Way

BS206LG

West Hill

BS206SX

Elm Walk

BS206NF

Briary Road

BS201BF

Portishead North

BS207ZL

Portishead North

BS206EQ

The Deans

BS206DL

Polden Road

BS206PQ

West Hill

BS207BG

Burlington Road

BS206AW

Roath Road

BS207DP

South View

BS201BE

Portishead North

BS207EZ

Woodhill Road

BS206EA

Down Road

BS207QW

Woodhill Road

BS206DA

Mendip Road

BS206EL

High Street

BS206LU

Avon Way

BS206BL

Portishead North

BS201DP

Portishead North

BS206BH

Slade Road

BS207HE

Woodlands Road

BS206EE

The Downs

BS207JD

Battery Lane

BS206LZ

Channel View Road

BS207DY

South Road

BS207BH

Sally Hill

BS206LP

Friary Road

BS207BQ

Burlington Road

BS207QT

Argentia Place

BS207AL

Harbour Road

BS206LN

West Hill

BS206JB

Kilkenny Place

BS206JQ

Avon Way

BS206BX

La Sainte

BS207ET

Woodhill Road

BS206EN

High Street

BS207NU

The Knoll

BS207HT

Beach Hill

BS206EB

Down Road

BS207DZ

Pier Road

BS206JJ

Avon Way

BS207HB

Esplanade Road

BS206AX

Ivor Terrace

BS206EG

The Deans

BS207RN

Battery Lane

BS206JN

Leeside

BS206AB

High Street

BS207DD

Harbour Road

BS206DS

Lilys Orchard

BS206LJ

Westhill Gardens

BS206WJ

Portishead North

BS207HJ

Beach Road West

BS207DN

South Road

BS207BE

Burlington Road

BS207EE

Eastwood Place

BS207PT

Newfoundland Way

BS207JE

Rodmoor Road

BS206LF

West Hill

BS206PE

Lower Down Road

BS201DL

Portishead North

BS206JS

Combe Avenue

BS206NG

Severn Road

BS201EG

Portishead North

BS206XW

Willow Close

BS206JA

Kilkenny Place

BS206NS

Gordano View

BS206AR

Church Close

BS206DW

Quantock Road

BS206DZ

The Deans

BS207UG

Martingale Way

BS207HA

Woodhill Road

Data Sources

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