Postcode BS1 5BT is located in an urban city, within the Central area of Bristol, City of in the South West region, and forms part of the University & Brandon Hill area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 293.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.4× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in University & Brandon Hill is £66,125 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 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest large park is Castle Park.
University & Brandon Hill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,576 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.
University & Brandon Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 293.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in University & Brandon Hill is £66,125 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 27 ft away from BS1 5BT.
University & Brandon Hill near BS1 5BT 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 0.8 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Bristol Temple Meads | N/A | Walking directions to Bristol Temple Meads |
| 0.9 mi | Redland | N/A | Walking directions to Redland |
| 0.9 mi | Clifton Down | N/A | Walking directions to Clifton Down |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Castle Park | Large | Walking directions to Castle Park |
| 0.3 mi | Royal Fort Garden | Medium | Walking directions to Royal Fort Garden |
| 0.4 mi | Queen Square | Small | Walking directions to Queen Square |
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 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS1 5BT.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jun 2025 | Unit 9, Christmas Steps, Bristol, BS1 5BS | Other | Leasehold | £75,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | Flat 14, The Three Kings Court, Colston Street, Bristol, BS1 5AY | Flats | Leasehold | £215,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 108, Electricity House, Colston Avenue, Bristol, BS1 4TB | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 221, Electricity House, Colston Avenue, Bristol, BS1 4TB | Flats | Leasehold | £335,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 453, Electricity House, Colston Avenue, Bristol, BS1 4TB | Flats | Leasehold | £277,000 |
In the BS1 5BT postcode area, located within University & Brandon Hill, there are 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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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| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Bristol Grammar School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
Bristol Grammar School ratingInspection information
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| 0.4 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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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BS1 5BT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Colston Mini Market | 78 Colston Street, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 5BB | Walking directions to Colston Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | 168 Oriental | Nelson Street, Bristol, BS1 2BJ | Walking directions to 168 Oriental |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Lewins Mead, Bristol, City of, BS1 2PY | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Ding Sing Oriental Supermarket | 2-4 Fairfax Street, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 3DB | Walking directions to Ding Sing Oriental Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Food | Bristol, City of, BS2 8AE | Walking directions to M&S Food |
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 5BT, 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 5BT records about 293 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 5BT 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 5BT, including Willow Park CofE Primary School (Inadequate), Bristol Grammar School and Cathedral Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BS1 5BT is Bristol Temple Meads, about 1,307 m away.
BS1 5BT scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,576 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 5BT 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).