Postcode BS1 6XS is located in an urban city, within the Hotwells and Harbourside ward of Bristol, City of in the South West region, and forms part of the City Centre & Harbourside area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 158.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× 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 Parson Street, about 1.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Greville Smyth Park.
City Centre & Harbourside has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,252 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
City Centre & Harbourside has a very high crime rate, with approximately 158.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.3% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 4 ft away from BS1 6XS.
City Centre & Harbourside near BS1 6XS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Parson Street located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Greville Smyth Park | Large | Walking directions to Greville Smyth Park |
| 0.1 mi | Brunel Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Brunel Open Space |
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £344,000 (about £465 per square foot) in Hotwells and Harbourside area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £2,150,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 11 | £500,000 | £478 |
| Flats | 70 | £330,000 | £465 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £310,000 | £480,000 |
| 2017 | £285,237 | £572,500 |
| 2018 | £280,000 | £489,500 |
| 2019 | £321,350 | £415,000 |
| 2020 | £345,000 | £532,500 |
| 2021 | £315,000 | £545,000 |
| 2022 | £319,000 | £650,000 |
| 2023 | £315,000 | £519,000 |
| 2024 | £340,000 | £607,500 |
| 2025 | £335,000 | £515,000 |
| 2026 | £322,500 | £575,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £417 | £343 |
| 2017 | £403 | £387 |
| 2018 | £441 | £459 |
| 2019 | £458 | £417 |
| 2020 | £458 | £403 |
| 2021 | £439 | £425 |
| 2022 | £481 | £530 |
| 2023 | £456 | £465 |
| 2024 | £500 | £453 |
| 2025 | £475 | £451 |
| 2026 | £465 | £530 |
There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS1 6XS.
In the BS1 6XS postcode area, located within City Centre & Harbourside, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS1 6XS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 181b Hotwell Road, Hotwells, Bristol, BS8 4SA | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Coronation Road Convenience Store | 250-251 Coronation Road, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1RL | Walking directions to Coronation Road Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | lifestyle express | Coronation Road, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1RN | Walking directions to lifestyle express |
| 0.4 mi | Shop'N Drive | Dock Gate Lane, Bristol, City of, BS8 4RY | Walking directions to Shop'N Drive |
| 0.5 mi | The Co-operative Food | 23-27 Princess Victoria Street, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 4BX | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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 6XS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Patrick McAllister
Hotwells & Harbourside - Elected 2 May 2024
Carla Denyer
Bristol Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BS1 6XS records about 159 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 6XS in City Centre & Harbourside is £344,000 (about £465 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to BS1 6XS, including Hotwells Primary School (Good), Ashton Gate Primary School (Outstanding) and Ashton Park School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BS1 6XS scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,252 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 6XS is Carla Denyer (Green Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Patrick McAllister (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.