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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

BS206LX

Channel View Crescent

BS207AD

Eastcliff

BS206AL

High Street

BS207EU

Woodhill Road

BS206LW

Friary Road

BS207EQ

Woodhill Road

BS206JR

Combe Avenue

BS206EH

High Street

BS201EP

Portishead North

BS207EW

Gateway Terrace

BS206PD

Lower Down Road

BS207BY

Wyndham Way

BS207EA

Pier Road

BS206NL

Queens Avenue

BS207DT

Seville Road

BS206DP

Quantock Road

BS207BW

Burlington Road

BS201ET

Portishead North

BS206JH

Downside

BS207BS

Woodacre

BS206ND

Rippleside

BS207DR

Wood Hill Park

BS206AJ

High Street

BS206EW

High Street

BS206NT

Portishead North

BS206BA

Newlands Close

BS207HZ

Rodmoor Road

BS207EX

Woodhill Avenue

BS207HW

Cabstand

BS206NP

Severn Road

BS206LL

Friary Road

BS206BE

Slade Road

BS207HR

Beach Road West

BS207BJ

Lower Burlington Road

BS207HD

Esplanade Road

BS206PG

The Triangle

BS206NB

Rippleside

BS206LY

Channel View Crescent

BS206DT

The Downs

BS206NA

Avon Way

BS206WU

Portishead North

BS206JP

Avon Way

BS206AN

Roath Road

BS206BF

Rose Hill

BS207AF

Lockside

BS207DB

Station Road

BS207HX

Beach Road West

BS206AA

High Street

BS206PF

Lower Down Road

BS206PL

Victoria Court

BS207WY

Portishead North

BS206JD

Kilkenny Place

BS207AX

Lower Burlington Road

BS207SH

Martingale Way

BS206AH

Old Mill Road

BS207QE

Newfoundland Way

BS207HF

Woodlands Road

BS206AG

Portishead North

BS206ED

The Downs

BS207HG

Pier Road

BS207DL

Beach Road East

BS206DF

Mendip Road

BS206NE

Briary Road

BS207JG

Harbour Road

BS207HN

Nore Road

Data Sources

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