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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

BS206LX

Channel View Crescent

BS206NB

Rippleside

BS206ND

Rippleside

BS207AB

Eastcliff

BS201BE

Portishead North

BS206DP

Quantock Road

BS207AD

Eastcliff

BS206AB

High Street

BS207EZ

Woodhill Road

BS207HD

Esplanade Road

BS207QE

Newfoundland Way

BS207SW

Martingale Way

BS207DD

Harbour Road

BS207QS

Argentia Place

BS201DY

Portishead North

BS206JU

Combe Fields

BS206NP

Severn Road

BS207BA

Lower Burlington Road

BS206PP

Albert Road

BS207HQ

Fircliff Park

BS207QU

Cabstand

BS201EH

Portishead North

BS206AX

Ivor Terrace

BS206JN

Leeside

BS206LT

Avon Way

BS206NA

Avon Way

BS206PE

Lower Down Road

BS207AL

Harbour Road

BS207EL

Harbour Road

BS207ER

Gardner Road

BS206EG

The Deans

BS207AQ

Eastcliff

BS207BP

Lower Burlington Road

BS207EB

Leigh View Road

BS207HJ

Beach Road West

BS207HZ

Rodmoor Road

BS206BB

Slade Road

BS206DW

Quantock Road

BS206XW

Willow Close

BS207BH

Sally Hill

BS207RN

Battery Lane

BS207UZ

Portishead North

BS206LY

Channel View Crescent

BS206PR

High Street

BS207DN

South Road

BS206AR

Church Close

BS206BP

Ferndale Road

BS206JS

Combe Avenue

BS206PA

Lower Down Road

BS206PF

Lower Down Road

BS207HS

Clockhouse Mews

BS207PT

Newfoundland Way

BS206AF

Portishead North

BS206AJ

High Street

BS206AN

Roath Road

BS206NG

Severn Road

BS207EE

Eastwood Place

BS207HU

Beach Road West

BS207PE

Merchant Square

BS207QT

Argentia Place

BS206BJ

Combe Road

BS207AW

Martingale Way

BS207EA

Pier Road

BS207HW

Cabstand

BS207JQ

Harbour Road

Data Sources

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