Postcode BS1 6PW 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 286.8 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 Temple Meads is £54,132 per year. The nearest station is Bristol Temple Meads, about 0.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is The Dings Park.
Temple Meads has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,406 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Temple Meads has a very high crime rate, with approximately 286.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 51.2% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 9 ft away from BS1 6PW.
Temple Meads near BS1 6PW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bristol Temple Meads located about 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 | The Dings Park | Small | Walking directions to The Dings Park |
| 0.3 mi | Temple Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Temple Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Somerset Square | Small | Walking directions to Somerset 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 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS1 6PW.
In the BS1 6PW postcode area, located within Temple Meads, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS1 6PW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Mead Street, Bristol, City of, BS3 4AB | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Redcliffe Stores | Prewett Street, Redcliffe, Bristol, BS1 6RE | Walking directions to Redcliffe Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Temple News | 62-64 Victoria Street, Redcliffe, Bristol, BS1 6DE | Walking directions to Temple News |
| 0.3 mi | Deliveroo | 21-22 Oxford Street, Bristol, BS2 0QT | Walking directions to Deliveroo |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Avon Street, Bristol, City of, BS2 0GH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 6PW, 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 6PW records about 287 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 6PW 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 6PW, including St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School (Outstanding), Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School (Outstanding) and Oasis Academy Temple Quarter. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BS1 6PW is Bristol Temple Meads, about 185 m away.
BS1 6PW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,406 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 6PW 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.