Postcode BS1 6SD is located in an urban city, within the Central ward of Bristol, City of in the South West region, and forms part of the City Centre & Harbourside area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 223.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.6× 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 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest large park is Victoria Park.
City Centre & Harbourside has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,154 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
City Centre & Harbourside has a very high crime rate, with approximately 223.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.1% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 167 ft away from BS1 6SD.
City Centre & Harbourside near BS1 6SD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bedminster located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bedminster | N/A | Walking directions to Bedminster |
| 0.6 mi | Bristol Temple Meads | N/A | Walking directions to Bristol Temple Meads |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.4 mi | Dame Emily Park | Small | Walking directions to Dame Emily Park |
| 0.2 mi | Queen Square | Small | Walking directions to Queen 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS1 6SD.
In the BS1 6SD postcode area, located within City Centre & Harbourside, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS1 6SD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Redcliffe Premier | Redcliff Hill, Bristol, BS1 6TB | Walking directions to Redcliffe Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Star News & Booze | 46 Bedminster Parade, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 4HS | Walking directions to Star News & Booze |
| 0.2 mi | Redcliffe Stores | Prewett Street, Redcliffe, Bristol, BS1 6RE | Walking directions to Redcliffe Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | East Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 4JY | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Merchants News | 62 Prince Street, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 4QD | Walking directions to Merchants News |
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 6SD, 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 6SD records about 223 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 6SD in City Centre & Harbourside 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 6SD, including Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School (Outstanding), St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School (Outstanding) and Holy Cross RC Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BS1 6SD is Bedminster, about 766 m away.
BS1 6SD scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,154 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 6SD 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.