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BS1 6RZ

Somerset Street

Central

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Detailed insights for BS1 6RZ

Overview

Postcode BS1 6RZ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest large park is Victoria Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
287
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
51.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Temple Meads has a very high crime rate, with approximately 286.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

51.2%

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.

Income level

6/10

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

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 115 ft away from BS1 6RZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Temple Meads near BS1 6RZ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BS1 6RZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Bristol Temple Meads

N/A

Walking directions to Bristol Temple Meads
0.6 mi

Bedminster

N/A

Walking directions to Bedminster

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BS1 6RZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miVictoria ParkLargeWalking directions to Victoria Park
0.5 miQueen SquareSmallWalking directions to Queen Square
0.4 miTemple GardensSmallWalking directions to Temple Gardens

Area Profile

Population
300
Population density
566.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
114.31(+242%)
Anti-social behaviour
83.5(+460%)
Public order
46.22(+607%)
Other theft
36.78(+553%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.36(+260%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
164
54.3%
Other White
39
12.91%
African
24
7.95%
Chinese
17
5.63%
Indian
14
4.64%
Total population: 302

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
138
51.3%
No qualifications
58
21.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
9.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
6.69%
Level 3 (A level)
18
6.69%
Total 16+ residents: 269

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
85
41.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
72
35.47%
Other social rented
19
9.36%
Owns outright
11
5.42%
Owns with a mortgage
9
4.43%
Total households: 203

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 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS1 6RZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS1 6RZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Apr 2026Flat 19, Garamond Court, Somerset Street, Bristol, BS1 6FHFlatsLeasehold£160,000
08 Aug 2025Flat 8, Garamond Court, Somerset Street, Bristol, BS1 6FHFlatsLeasehold£210,000
09 Jan 2026Flat 10, Caslon Court, Somerset Street, Bristol, BS1 6DDFlatsLeasehold£225,000
25 Jul 2025Flat 12, Caslon Court, Somerset Street, Bristol, BS1 6DDFlatsLeasehold£170,000
30 May 2025Flat 41, Caslon Court, Somerset Street, Bristol, BS1 6DDFlatsLeasehold£190,000

Schools

In the BS1 6RZ postcode area, located within Temple Meads, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BS1 6RZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondarySt Mary Redcliffe and Temple SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.2 miNurseryRedcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondaryOasis Academy Temple QuarterFree schools

N/A

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS1 6RZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BS1 6RZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondisMead Street, Bristol, City of, BS3 4ABWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miRedcliffe StoresPrewett Street, Redcliffe, Bristol, BS1 6REWalking directions to Redcliffe Stores
0.2 miRedcliffe PremierRedcliff Hill, Bristol, BS1 6TBWalking directions to Redcliffe Premier
0.3 miStar News & Booze46 Bedminster Parade, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 4HSWalking directions to Star News & Booze
0.4 miCo-op Food108 Redcliffe Street, Redcliffe, Bristol, BS1 6LTWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 6RZ, 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 054BE01033353
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BS1 6RZ

Is BS1 6RZ (Temple Meads) safe?

The area around BS1 6RZ 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.

What is the average house price near BS1 6RZ?

The median sale price around BS1 6RZ 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 6RZ?

There are 20 schools close to BS1 6RZ, 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.

What is the nearest station to BS1 6RZ?

The closest station to BS1 6RZ is Bristol Temple Meads, about 419 m away.

How deprived is the area around BS1 6RZ?

BS1 6RZ 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).

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

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