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BS1 4LU

Queen Square

Central

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Overview

Postcode BS1 4LU 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 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Castle Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
384
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
23.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

City Centre & Harbourside has a very high crime rate, with approximately 384.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23.7%

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.

Income level

10/10

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

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BS1 4LU.

Flood risk

Low

City Centre & Harbourside near BS1 4LU 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BS1 4LU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Bristol Temple Meads

N/A

Walking directions to Bristol Temple Meads
0.7 mi

Bedminster

N/A

Walking directions to Bedminster

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BS1 4LU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miCastle ParkLargeWalking directions to Castle Park
0.1 miQueen SquareSmallWalking directions to Queen Square
0.4 miTemple GardensSmallWalking directions to Temple Gardens

Area Profile

Population
233
Population density
2,571.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
282.07(+1792%)
Violence and sexual offences
133.65(+300%)
Other theft
73.2(+1200%)
Public order
70.52(+978%)
Burglary
23.51(+746%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
130
55.08%
Other White
43
18.22%
Other
10
4.24%
Indian
8
3.39%
African
7
2.97%
Total population: 236

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
113
51.6%
Level 3 (A level)
59
26.94%
No qualifications
20
9.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
5.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
6
2.74%
Total 16+ residents: 219

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
68
51.91%
Other social rented
27
20.61%
Owns with a mortgage
23
17.56%
Owns outright
7
5.34%
Social rents from council
4
3.05%
Total households: 131

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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS1 4LU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS1 4LU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 May 202624, Queen Square Apartments, Bell Avenue, Bristol, BS1 4APFlatsLeasehold£385,000
27 Mar 20261, Queen Square Apartments, Bell Avenue, Bristol, BS1 4APFlatsLeasehold£252,500
08 Aug 20256, Queen Square Apartments, Bell Avenue, Bristol, BS1 4APFlatsLeasehold£370,000
18 Mar 202519, Queen Square Apartments, Bell Avenue, Bristol, BS1 4APFlatsLeasehold£210,000
31 Jan 2025Crown House, 37 - 41, Prince Street, Bristol, BS1 4PSOtherFreehold£10,076,000

Schools

In the BS1 4LU postcode area, located within City Centre & Harbourside, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BS1 4LU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryBristol Cathedral Choir SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryCathedral Primary SchoolFree schools

Good

0.4 miNurseryRedcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS1 4LU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BS1 4LU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMerchants News62 Prince Street, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 4QDWalking directions to Merchants News
0.2 miCo-op Food108 Redcliffe Street, Redcliffe, Bristol, BS1 6LTWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miOne StopQueen Charlotte Street, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 1DQWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 miSainsbury's Local7-11 Broad Quay, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 4DAWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miRedcliffe PremierRedcliff Hill, Bristol, BS1 6TBWalking directions to Redcliffe Premier

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 4LU, 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 061BE01033908
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BS1 4LU

Is BS1 4LU (City Centre & Harbourside) safe?

The area around BS1 4LU 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.

What is the average house price near BS1 4LU?

The median sale price around BS1 4LU 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 4LU?

There are 20 schools close to BS1 4LU, including Bristol Cathedral Choir School (Good), Cathedral Primary School (Good) and Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BS1 4LU?

The closest station to BS1 4LU is Bristol Temple Meads, about 922 m away.

How deprived is the area around BS1 4LU?

BS1 4LU 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).

Who represents BS1 4LU (City Centre & Harbourside) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bristol Central covering BS1 4LU 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.