Postcode BS1 1RU is located in an urban city, within the Central area of Bristol, City of in the South West region, and forms part of the City Centre & Harbourside area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 384.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.5× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in City Centre & Harbourside is £64,651 per year. The median sale price in Central is £280,000 (around £435 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £215,000 and £387,625. The nearest station is Bristol Temple Meads, about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest large park is Brandon Hill Park.
City Centre & Harbourside has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,885 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
City Centre & Harbourside has a very high crime rate, with approximately 384.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.0% 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.
The average income per household in City Centre & Harbourside is £64,651 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 78 ft away from BS1 1RU.
City Centre & Harbourside near BS1 1RU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bristol Temple Meads located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Bristol Temple Meads | N/A | Walking directions to Bristol Temple Meads |
| 0.9 mi | Bedminster | N/A | Walking directions to Bedminster |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Brandon Hill Park | Large | Walking directions to Brandon Hill Park |
| 0.4 mi | Castle Park | Large | Walking directions to Castle Park |
| 0.4 mi | Royal Fort Garden | Medium | Walking directions to Royal Fort Garden |
Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £435 per square foot) in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £850,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £665,000 | £547 |
| Terraced | 6 | £580,000 | £521 |
| Flats | 115 | £270,000 | £430 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £250,000 | £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 | £580,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £398 | £304 |
| 2017 | £436 | £430 |
| 2018 | £431 | £501 |
| 2019 | £449 | £457 |
| 2020 | £449 | — |
| 2021 | £470 | £373 |
| 2022 | £484 | £600 |
| 2023 | £455 | £417 |
| 2024 | £463 | £488 |
| 2025 | £456 | £329 |
| 2026 | £430 | £521 |
There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS1 1RU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sept 2025 | 310, Alliance House, Baldwin Street, Bristol, BS1 1NS | Flats | Leasehold | £240,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | Flat 2, 3, Marsh Street, Bristol, BS1 1RT | Flats | Leasehold | £166,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2026 | Flat 12, Bradley House, St Stephens Avenue, Bristol, BS1 1YL | Flats | Leasehold | £155,000 | |
| 23 Feb 2026 | 25 - 27, Clare Street, Bristol, BS1 1XA | Other | Freehold | £420,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | Flat 30, Central Quay North, Broad Quay, Bristol, BS1 4AU | Flats | Leasehold | £205,000 |
In the BS1 1RU postcode area, located within City Centre & Harbourside, there are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Cathedral Primary School | Free schools | Area360 rating. Inspected 15 Oct 2024. | |
Cathedral Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 15 Oct 2024
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| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Bristol Cathedral Choir School | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 29 Nov 2022. | |
Bristol Cathedral Choir School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 29 Nov 2022
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Willow Park CofE Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Mar 2024. | |
Willow Park CofE Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 5 Mar 2024
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BS1 1RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | 4-8 Clare Street, Bristol, BS1 1XR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0 mi | Nihow | 6 Baldwin Street, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 1SA | Walking directions to Nihow |
| 0 mi | Langyu | St Stephen's Street, Bristol, City of, BS1 1NA | Walking directions to Langyu |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 7-11 Broad Quay, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 4DA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | 21 St Augustine's Parade, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 4UL | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
Annual council tax rates for Bristol, City of district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BS1 1RU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ani Stafford-Townsend
Central - Elected 2 May 2024
Sibusiso Tshabalala
Central - Elected 2 May 2024
Carla Denyer
Bristol Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BS1 1RU records about 384 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.
The median sale price around BS1 1RU in Central is £280,000 (about £435 per square foot) based on 122 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BS1 1RU, including Cathedral Primary School (Good), Bristol Cathedral Choir School (Good) and Willow Park CofE Primary School (Inadequate). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BS1 1RU is Bristol Temple Meads, about 1,165 m away.
BS1 1RU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,885 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bristol Central covering BS1 1RU 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).