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BS1 9SG

College Green

Hotwells and Harbourside

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Detailed insights for BS1 9SG

Overview

Postcode BS1 9SG 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 624.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 7.3× 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 Bristol Temple Meads, about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Brandon Hill Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
625
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

City Centre & Harbourside has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,522 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

City Centre & Harbourside has a very high crime rate, with approximately 624.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.6%

Approximately 2.6% 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.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in City Centre & Harbourside is £64,651 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 223 ft away from BS1 9SG.

Flood risk

N/A

City Centre & Harbourside near BS1 9SG 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 0.9 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BS1 9SG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Bristol Temple Meads

N/A

Walking directions to Bristol Temple Meads
0.9 mi

Clifton Down

N/A

Walking directions to Clifton Down
0.9 mi

Bedminster

N/A

Walking directions to Bedminster

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BS1 9SG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miBrandon Hill ParkLargeWalking directions to Brandon Hill Park
0.4 miRoyal Fort GardenMediumWalking directions to Royal Fort Garden
0.3 miQueen SquareSmallWalking directions to Queen Square

Area Profile

Population
1,667
Population density
9,680.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
304.79(+813%)
Anti-social behaviour
118.66(+696%)
Other theft
92.6(+1545%)
Public order
84.23(+1188%)
Criminal damage and arson
27.45(+323%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
913
54.74%
Other White
178
10.67%
Chinese
143
8.57%
Other Asian
82
4.92%
Indian
77
4.62%
Total population: 1,668

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
1,254
75.82%
Level 4+ (Degree)
284
17.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
2.48%
Other
41
2.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
0.91%
Total 16+ residents: 1,654

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
129
67.54%
Owns with a mortgage
26
13.61%
Owns outright
18
9.42%
Other forms of private rent
12
6.28%
Other social rented
5
2.62%
Total households: 191

Property prices in Hotwells and Harbourside

Median price£344,000
Price per sq ft£465
Sales (last 12 months)81
Typical range (middle 50%)£275K – £420K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hotwells and Harbourside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced11£500,000£478
Flats70£330,000£465

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hotwells and Harbourside

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hotwells and Harbourside.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hotwells and Harbourside.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hotwells and Harbourside.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hotwells and Harbourside.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hotwells and Harbourside in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS1 9SG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS1 9SG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Jun 202537, St Georges Road, Bristol, BS1 5UUOtherFreehold£2,100,000
20 Mar 2026Apartment 39, 10, Unity Street, Bristol, BS1 5HHFlatsLeasehold£655,000
23 Jul 2025Apartment 34, 10, Unity Street, Bristol, BS1 5HHFlatsLeasehold£390,000
06 May 20256, Unity Street, Bristol, BS1 5HHOtherFreehold£535,000
16 Feb 2026121, Deanery Road, Bristol, BS1 5QHFlatsLeasehold£275,000

Schools

In the BS1 9SG postcode area, located within City Centre & Harbourside, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BS1 9SG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryCathedral Primary SchoolFree schools

Good

0.1 miSecondaryBristol Cathedral Choir SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 mi16 plusCity of Bristol CollegeFurther education

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS1 9SG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BS1 9SG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express32-34 College Green, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 5SPWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miWah Yan Hong Oriental Food Specialist13 Denmark Street, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 5DYWalking directions to Wah Yan Hong Oriental Food Specialist
0.1 mi168 Oriental52 Park Street, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 5JNWalking directions to 168 Oriental
0.2 miShop'N DrivePark Street, Bristol, City of, BS1 5ERWalking directions to Shop'N Drive
0.2 miLifestyle Express21 St Augustine's Parade, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 4ULWalking directions to Lifestyle Express

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 9SG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Patrick McAllister

Hotwells & Harbourside - 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
ParishBristol, City of, unparished areaE43000019
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)City Centre & HarboursideE02006952
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bristol 061CE01033909
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced2005-02-01

Frequently asked questions about BS1 9SG

Is BS1 9SG (City Centre & Harbourside) safe?

The area around BS1 9SG records about 625 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 9SG?

The median sale price around BS1 9SG in City Centre & Harbourside is £344,000 (about £465 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BS1 9SG?

There are 20 schools close to BS1 9SG, including Cathedral Primary School (Good), Bristol Cathedral Choir School (Good) and City of Bristol College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BS1 9SG?

The closest station to BS1 9SG is Bristol Temple Meads, about 1,487 m away.

How deprived is the area around BS1 9SG?

BS1 9SG scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,522 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BS1 9SG (City Centre & Harbourside) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bristol Central covering BS1 9SG is Carla Denyer (Green Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Patrick McAllister (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.