Postcode BS1 4EQ 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 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 nearest station is Bristol Temple Meads, about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest large park is Castle Park.
City Centre & Harbourside has an average 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.
City Centre & Harbourside has a very high crime rate, with approximately 384.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BS1 4EQ.
City Centre & Harbourside near BS1 4EQ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Bristol Temple Meads | N/A | Walking directions to Bristol Temple Meads |
| 0.8 mi | Bedminster | N/A | Walking directions to Bedminster |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Castle Park | Large | Walking directions to Castle Park |
| 0.1 mi | Queen Square | Small | Walking directions to Queen Square |
| 0.3 mi | Temple Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Temple Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £665,000 | £547 |
| Terraced | 4 | £585,000 | £515 |
| Flats | 120 | £269,500 | £435 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS1 4EQ.
In the BS1 4EQ postcode area, located within City Centre & Harbourside, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS1 4EQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | One Stop | Queen Charlotte Street, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 1DQ | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.1 mi | best-one express | 48-52 Baldwin Street, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 1QB | Walking directions to best-one express |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 7-11 Broad Quay, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 4DA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Langyu | Bristol, City of, BS1 1NA | Walking directions to Langyu |
| 0.2 mi | Nihow | 6 Baldwin Street, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 1SA | Walking directions to Nihow |
Annual council tax rates for Bristol, City of district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BS1 4EQ, 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 4EQ 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around BS1 4EQ in City Centre & Harbourside is £275,000 (about £447 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BS1 4EQ, including Bristol Cathedral Choir School (Good), Cathedral Primary School (Good) and Willow Park CofE Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BS1 4EQ is Bristol Temple Meads, about 912 m away.
BS1 4EQ scores 6 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).
The Member of Parliament for Bristol Central covering BS1 4EQ 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).
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.