Postcode BS1 5HX 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 low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 624.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 7.3× 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 Clifton Down, about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Brandon Hill Park.
City Centre & Harbourside has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,522 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
City Centre & Harbourside has a very high crime rate, with approximately 624.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.6% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 25 ft away from BS1 5HX.
City Centre & Harbourside near BS1 5HX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Clifton Down located about 0.9 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Clifton Down | N/A | Walking directions to Clifton Down |
| 0.9 mi | Bristol Temple Meads | N/A | Walking directions to Bristol Temple Meads |
| 1 mi | Bedminster | N/A | Walking directions to Bedminster |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Brandon Hill Park | Large | Walking directions to Brandon Hill 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 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 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS1 5HX.
In the BS1 5HX postcode area, located within City Centre & Harbourside, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS1 5HX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Wah Yan Hong Oriental Food Specialist | 13 Denmark Street, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 5DY | Walking directions to Wah Yan Hong Oriental Food Specialist |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 32-34 College Green, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 5SP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | 168 Oriental | 52 Park Street, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 5JN | Walking directions to 168 Oriental |
| 0.1 mi | Shop'N Drive | Park Street, Bristol, City of, BS1 5ER | Walking directions to Shop'N Drive |
| 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 (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 5HX, 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 5HX records about 625 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 5HX 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 5HX, including Bristol Cathedral Choir School (Good), Cathedral Primary School (Good) and City of Bristol College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BS1 5HX is Clifton Down, about 1,427 m away.
BS1 5HX scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,522 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 5HX 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.