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BS1 5AE

Colston Street

Central

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Detailed insights for BS1 5AE

Overview

Postcode BS1 5AE 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 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 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
43.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
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

43.8%

Approximately 43.8% 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 128 ft away from BS1 5AE.

Flood risk

No risk

City Centre & Harbourside near BS1 5AE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bristol Temple Meads located about 0.8 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BS1 5AE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Bristol Temple Meads

N/A

Walking directions to Bristol Temple Meads
0.9 mi

Clifton Down

N/A

Walking directions to Clifton Down
0.9 mi

Redland

N/A

Walking directions to Redland

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BS1 5AE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBrandon Hill ParkLargeWalking directions to Brandon Hill Park
0.4 miCastle ParkLargeWalking directions to Castle Park
0.3 miRoyal Fort GardenMediumWalking directions to Royal Fort Garden

Area Profile

Population
539
Population density
18,780.5 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
215
40.11%
Chinese
146
27.24%
Other White
69
12.87%
Indian
27
5.04%
African
14
2.61%
Total population: 536

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
276
51.98%
Level 4+ (Degree)
179
33.71%
No qualifications
20
3.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
3.39%
Other
18
3.39%
Total 16+ residents: 531

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
44
41.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
26.67%
Owns with a mortgage
18
17.14%
Owns outright
9
8.57%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.81%
Total households: 105

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 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS1 5AE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS1 5AE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jul 2025Ground Floor, 15, Colston Street, Bristol, BS1 5APFlatsLeasehold£1,385,000
22 Jul 2025Flat 3, 51, Colston Street, Bristol, BS1 5AXFlatsLeasehold£217,500
07 May 2025Flat 2, 51, Colston Street, Bristol, BS1 5AXFlatsLeasehold£212,500
28 Jan 2025Flat 10, The Three Kings Court, Colston Street, Bristol, BS1 5AYFlatsLeasehold£230,000
26 Mar 2025Flat 8, Ropemaker Court, Lower Park Row, Bristol, BS1 5BNFlatsLeasehold£395,000

Schools

In the BS1 5AE 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 5AE
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 5AE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BS1 5AE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miColston Mini Market78 Colston Street, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 5BBWalking directions to Colston Mini Market
0.1 miLifestyle Express21 St Augustine's Parade, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 4ULWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.1 miTesco Express4-8 Clare Street, Bristol, BS1 1XRWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miNihow6 Baldwin Street, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 1SAWalking directions to Nihow
0.2 mi168 OrientalNelson Street, Bristol, BS1 2BJWalking directions to 168 Oriental

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 5AE, 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 5AE

Is BS1 5AE (City Centre & Harbourside) safe?

The area around BS1 5AE 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 5AE?

The median sale price around BS1 5AE 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 5AE?

There are 20 schools close to BS1 5AE, 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 5AE?

The closest station to BS1 5AE is Bristol Temple Meads, about 1,320 m away.

How deprived is the area around BS1 5AE?

BS1 5AE 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 5AE (City Centre & Harbourside) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bristol Central covering BS1 5AE 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.