Postcode BS1 6GQ is located in an urban city, within the Hotwells and Harbourside 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 158.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× 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 Bedminster, about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Brandon Hill Park.
City Centre & Harbourside has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,252 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
City Centre & Harbourside has a very high crime rate, with approximately 158.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.2% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 115 ft away from BS1 6GQ.
City Centre & Harbourside near BS1 6GQ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bedminster located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 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 |
| 0.4 mi | College Green | Small | Walking directions to College Green |
| 0.5 mi | Berkeley Square | Small | Walking directions to Berkeley Square |
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £344,000 (about £465 per square foot) in Hotwells and Harbourside area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £2,150,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 11 | £500,000 | £478 |
| Flats | 70 | £330,000 | £465 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £310,000 | £480,000 |
| 2017 | £285,237 | £572,500 |
| 2018 | £280,000 | £489,500 |
| 2019 | £321,350 | £415,000 |
| 2020 | £345,000 | £532,500 |
| 2021 | £315,000 | £545,000 |
| 2022 | £319,000 | £650,000 |
| 2023 | £315,000 | £519,000 |
| 2024 | £340,000 | £607,500 |
| 2025 | £335,000 | £515,000 |
| 2026 | £322,500 | £575,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £417 | £343 |
| 2017 | £403 | £387 |
| 2018 | £441 | £459 |
| 2019 | £458 | £417 |
| 2020 | £458 | £403 |
| 2021 | £439 | £425 |
| 2022 | £481 | £530 |
| 2023 | £456 | £465 |
| 2024 | £500 | £453 |
| 2025 | £475 | £451 |
| 2026 | £465 | £530 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS1 6GQ.
In the BS1 6GQ postcode area, located within City Centre & Harbourside, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS1 6GQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Clements Convenience | 87 Saint Georges Road, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 5UR | Walking directions to Clements Convenience |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 1 Mardyke Ferry Road, Hotwells, Bristol, BS1 6TT | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 171-178 Coronation Road, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1RF | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Canons Way, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 5JZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Shop'N Drive | Dock Gate Lane, Bristol, City of, BS8 4RY | Walking directions to Shop'N Drive |
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 6GQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Patrick McAllister
Hotwells & Harbourside - Elected 2 May 2024
Carla Denyer
Bristol Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BS1 6GQ records about 159 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 6GQ in City Centre & Harbourside is £344,000 (about £465 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to BS1 6GQ, including City of Bristol College (Good), Bristol Cathedral Choir School (Good) and Cathedral Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BS1 6GQ is Bedminster, about 1,361 m away.
BS1 6GQ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,252 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 6GQ is Carla Denyer (Green Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Patrick McAllister (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.