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BS1 6LW

Central

Bristol, City of

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Overview

Postcode BS1 6LW 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 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest large park is Castle Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
260
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
12%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Temple Meads has a very high crime rate, with approximately 259.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12%

Approximately 12.0% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Temple Meads is £54,132 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 21 ft away from BS1 6LW.

Flood risk

No risk

Temple Meads near BS1 6LW 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BS1 6LW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Bristol Temple Meads

N/A

Walking directions to Bristol Temple Meads
0.8 mi

Bedminster

N/A

Walking directions to Bedminster

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BS1 6LW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCastle ParkLargeWalking directions to Castle Park
0.4 miQueen SquareSmallWalking directions to Queen Square
0.4 miThe Dings ParkSmallWalking directions to The Dings Park

Area Profile

Population
263
Population density
3,601.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
87.41(+486%)
Violence and sexual offences
76.05(+128%)
Public order
48.95(+648%)
Other theft
40.21(+614%)
Burglary
21.85(+686%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
165
62.5%
Other White
35
13.26%
Chinese
14
5.3%
Indian
10
3.79%
Other Asian
9
3.41%
Total population: 264

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
124
49.8%
Level 4+ (Degree)
102
40.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
10
4.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
7
2.81%
No qualifications
3
1.2%
Total 16+ residents: 249

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
62
74.7%
Other social rented
8
9.64%
Owns outright
5
6.02%
Owns with a mortgage
5
6.02%
Social rents from council
2
2.41%
Total households: 83

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 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS1 6LW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS1 6LW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Jan 2025Flat 4, 88, Victoria Street, Bristol, BS1 6DPFlatsLeasehold£201,000
30 Apr 2026Flat 22, Premier Apartments, 30, St Thomas Street, Bristol, BS1 6JYFlatsLeasehold£180,000
11 Aug 2025Flat 43, Premier Apartments, 30, St Thomas Street, Bristol, BS1 6JYFlatsLeasehold£245,000
27 Feb 2025Flat 413, Thomas Court, Three Queens Lane, Bristol, BS1 6LFFlatsLeasehold£278,150
08 May 2026Flat 4, Berlington Court, Redcliff Mead Lane, Bristol, BS1 6FBFlatsLeasehold£190,000

Schools

In the BS1 6LW postcode area, located within Temple Meads, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BS1 6LW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryHannah More Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondarySt Mary Redcliffe and Temple SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.4 miNurseryRedcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS1 6LW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BS1 6LW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTemple News62-64 Victoria Street, Redcliffe, Bristol, BS1 6DEWalking directions to Temple News
0.2 miTesco Express32-34 Victoria Street, Bristol, BS1 6BYWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalAvon Street, Bristol, City of, BS2 0GHWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miCo-op Food108 Redcliffe Street, Redcliffe, Bristol, BS1 6LTWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miMcColl's1 Temple Way, Redcliffe, Bristol, BS2 0BYWalking directions to McColl's

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 6LW, 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)Temple MeadsE02006887
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bristol 054GE01033903
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced2012-02-01

Frequently asked questions about BS1 6LW

Is BS1 6LW (Temple Meads) safe?

The area around BS1 6LW 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.

What is the average house price near BS1 6LW?

The median sale price around BS1 6LW in Temple Meads is £275,000 (about £447 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BS1 6LW?

There are 20 schools close to BS1 6LW, including Hannah More Primary School (Good), St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School (Outstanding) and Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BS1 6LW?

The closest station to BS1 6LW is Bristol Temple Meads, about 329 m away.

How deprived is the area around BS1 6LW?

BS1 6LW 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).

Who represents BS1 6LW (Temple Meads) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bristol Central covering BS1 6LW 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.