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BS1 1EL

St Stephens Street

Central

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Detailed insights for BS1 1EL

Overview

Postcode BS1 1EL is located in an urban city, within the Central ward of Bristol, City of in the South West region, and forms part of the City Centre & Harbourside area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 1,253.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 14.7× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in City Centre & Harbourside is £64,651 per year. The nearest station is Bristol Temple Meads, about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Brandon Hill Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
1253
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

City Centre & Harbourside has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,154 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

City Centre & Harbourside has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1,253.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.3%

Approximately 4.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in City Centre & Harbourside is £64,651 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 75 ft away from BS1 1EL.

Flood risk

Low

City Centre & Harbourside near BS1 1EL has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bristol Temple Meads located about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BS1 1EL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Bristol Temple Meads

N/A

Walking directions to Bristol Temple Meads
1 mi

Redland

N/A

Walking directions to Redland
1 mi

Clifton Down

N/A

Walking directions to Clifton Down

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BS1 1EL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBrandon Hill ParkLargeWalking directions to Brandon Hill Park
0.3 miCastle ParkLargeWalking directions to Castle Park
0.4 miRoyal Fort GardenMediumWalking directions to Royal Fort Garden

Area Profile

Population
536
Population density
8,507.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
421.63(+1163%)
Anti-social behaviour
345.47(+2217%)
Public order
248.9(+3706%)
Other theft
179.36(+3086%)
Shoplifting
113.69(+1620%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
240
44.44%
Chinese
101
18.7%
Other White
96
17.78%
Indian
16
2.96%
Other Asian
16
2.96%
Total population: 540

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
236
44.53%
Level 3 (A level)
213
40.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
5.47%
No qualifications
24
4.53%
Other
14
2.64%
Total 16+ residents: 530

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
113
68.9%
Owns with a mortgage
20
12.2%
Owns outright
12
7.32%
Other forms of private rent
11
6.71%
Other social rented
5
3.05%
Total households: 164

Property prices in Central

Median price£275,000
Price per sq ft£447
Sales (last 12 months)125
Typical range (middle 50%)£215K – £370K

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £447 per square foot) in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £850,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£665,000£547
Terraced4£585,000£515
Flats120£269,500£435

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£260,000£496,500
2017£252,000£560,000
2018£250,000£730,000
2019£280,000£610,000
2020£295,000
2021£295,000£610,000
2022£251,500£457,500
2023£272,500£805,555
2024£290,000£827,000
2025£275,000£475,000
2026£270,000£695,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£400£304
2017£437£430
2018£431£501
2019£449£457
2020£449
2021£471£373
2022£484£600
2023£455£417
2024£463£488
2025£456£329
2026£431£551
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS1 1EL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS1 1EL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Jan 2025St. Stephens House, Colston Avenue, Bristol, BS1 4SROtherFreehold£12,824,000
25 Sept 2025Ground Floor, 13, Small Street, Bristol, BS1 1DEOtherLeasehold£200,000
07 Nov 2025Flat 19, St. Giles Court, Small Street, Bristol, BS1 1DZFlatsLeasehold£295,000
14 May 2026Flat 5, 44, Corn Street, Bristol, BS1 1HQFlatsLeasehold£195,000
30 Jun 2025Flat 3, 38, Corn Street, Bristol, BS1 1HQFlatsLeasehold£160,000

Schools

In the BS1 1EL postcode area, located within City Centre & Harbourside, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BS1 1EL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWillow Park CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

N/A

0.3 miSecondaryBristol Cathedral Choir SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryCathedral Primary SchoolFree schools

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS1 1EL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BS1 1EL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express4-8 Clare Street, Bristol, BS1 1XRWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miLangyuBristol, City of, BS1 1NAWalking directions to Langyu
0.1 miNihow6 Baldwin Street, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 1SAWalking directions to Nihow
0.1 miLifestyle Express21 St Augustine's Parade, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 4ULWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.1 miSainsbury's Local7-11 Broad Quay, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 4DAWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bristol, City of district (2025-26).

Band A£1,723
Band B£2,010
Band C£2,297
Band D£2,584
Band E£3,158
Band F£3,732
Band G£4,306
Band H£5,168

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BS1 1EL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ani Stafford-Townsend

Central - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Sibusiso Tshabalala

Central - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Member of parliament

Carla Denyer

Bristol Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Green Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictBristol, City ofE06000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyBristol CentralE14001131
WardCentralE05010892
ParishBristol, City of, unparished areaE43000019
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)City Centre & HarboursideE02006952
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bristol 061AE01033907
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BS1 1EL

Is BS1 1EL (City Centre & Harbourside) safe?

The area around BS1 1EL records about 1253 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near BS1 1EL?

The median sale price around BS1 1EL in City Centre & Harbourside is £275,000 (about £447 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BS1 1EL?

There are 20 schools close to BS1 1EL, including Willow Park CofE Primary School, Bristol Cathedral Choir School (Good) and Cathedral Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BS1 1EL?

The closest station to BS1 1EL is Bristol Temple Meads, about 1,166 m away.

How deprived is the area around BS1 1EL?

BS1 1EL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,154 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BS1 1EL (City Centre & Harbourside) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bristol Central covering BS1 1EL is Carla Denyer (Green Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Ani Stafford-Townsend (Green Party) and Sibusiso Tshabalala (Green Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.