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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

BS207QZ

Harbour Road

BS201DR

Portishead North

BS207BG

Burlington Road

BS207HX

Beach Road West

BS207WZ

Portishead North

BS206AH

Old Mill Road

BS206SX

Elm Walk

BS207SH

Martingale Way

BS206DS

Lilys Orchard

BS207HL

Nore Gardens

BS207QN

Newfoundland Way

BS206LN

West Hill

BS206LR

West Hill

BS207EH

Woodacre

BS207HA

Woodhill Road

BS207PR

Halyard Way

BS206AP

Slade Road

BS206NS

Gordano View

BS206SU

Elm Walk

BS207HE

Woodlands Road

BS207WY

Portishead North

BS201ES

Portishead North

BS206DH

Brendon Road

BS206NL

Queens Avenue

BS207EQ

Woodhill Road

BS207JE

Rodmoor Road

BS206HA

Kilkenny Place

BS207ES

Beach Road East

BS206BY

Rose Mews

BS206DJ

Brendon Road

BS207HP

Battery Road

BS208ZX

Portishead North

BS201DU

Portishead North

BS206BW

Slade Road

BS206DF

Mendip Road

BS206LJ

Westhill Gardens

BS207DL

Beach Road East

BS207DU

South Road

BS207EU

Woodhill Road

BS201DL

Portishead North

BS206BQ

Stoke Road

BS207HG

Pier Road

BS206LW

Friary Road

BS207AU

Watch House Place

BS207SG

Portishead East

BS201EG

Portishead North

BS206DA

Mendip Road

BS206PD

Lower Down Road

BS206PL

Victoria Court

BS206SL

St Marys Park Road

BS207ED

Leigh View Road

BS207QP

Nore Road

BS206AL

High Street

BS206EA

Down Road

BS206EL

High Street

BS207AE

Lockside

BS207JG

Harbour Road

BS207QG

Newfoundland Way

BS206EH

High Street

BS206PG

The Triangle

BS206EW

High Street

BS206PQ

West Hill

BS207QW

Woodhill Road

BS206JG

Rippleside

BS206PB

Lower Down Road

BS207DY

South Road

BS206LL

Friary Road

BS207BT

Woodacre

BS201EP

Portishead North

BS206NE

Briary Road

BS206TT

Cedar Way

BS206WJ

Portishead North

BS207HB

Esplanade Road

BS207HR

Beach Road West

BS207JA

Lake Road

BS206DZ

The Deans

BS206JJ

Avon Way

BS207JD

Battery Lane

BS206AA

High Street

BS208XQ

Portishead North

BS206ED

The Downs

BS206JE

Combe Avenue

BS207AX

Lower Burlington Road

BS207BQ

Burlington Road

BS207EX

Woodhill Avenue

BS207FP

Newfoundland Way

BS207JN

Harbour Road

BS207AS

Lower Burlington Road

BS207BE

Burlington Road

BS207HH

White Lodge Park

BS201ET

Portishead North

BS206AQ

Victoria Square

BS206BL

Portishead North

BS206NQ

Severn Road

BS207BD

Seville Court

BS207DB

Station Road

BS207PU

Phoenix Way

BS208QJ

Portishead North

BS208YL

Portishead North

BS206LS

Highlands Road

Data Sources

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