Postcode BS1 6LU is located in an urban city, within the Central ward of Bristol, City of in the South West region, and forms part of the Temple Meads area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 259.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.0× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Temple Meads is £54,132 per year. The nearest station is Bristol Temple Meads, about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Castle Park.
Temple Meads has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,878 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Temple Meads has a very high crime rate, with approximately 259.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Temple Meads is £54,132 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 252 ft away from BS1 6LU.
Temple Meads near BS1 6LU 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bristol Temple Meads | N/A | Walking directions to Bristol Temple Meads |
| 0.7 mi | Bedminster | N/A | Walking directions to Bedminster |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Castle Park | Large | Walking directions to Castle Park |
| 0.2 mi | Queen Square | Small | Walking directions to Queen Square |
| 0.2 mi | Temple Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Temple Gardens |
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 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS1 6LU.
In the BS1 6LU postcode area, located within Temple Meads, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS1 6LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Co-op Food | 108 Redcliffe Street, Redcliffe, Bristol, BS1 6LT | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Temple News | 62-64 Victoria Street, Redcliffe, Bristol, BS1 6DE | Walking directions to Temple News |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 32-34 Victoria Street, Bristol, BS1 6BY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | Queen Charlotte Street, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 1DQ | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Redcliffe Stores | Prewett Street, Redcliffe, Bristol, BS1 6RE | Walking directions to Redcliffe Stores |
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 6LU, 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 6LU records about 260 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 6LU in Temple Meads 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 6LU, including Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School (Outstanding), St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School (Outstanding) and Cathedral Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BS1 6LU is Bristol Temple Meads, about 625 m away.
BS1 6LU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,878 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 6LU 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.