Bristol Central
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Bristol Central covers the heart of Bristol, a vibrant city on the River Avon. The area includes the historic harbourside with its museums, galleries, and attractions such as Brunel’s SS Great Britain. Clifton’s elegant Georgian terraces and the Clifton Suspension Bridge offer panoramic views. Cultural hubs like Stokes Croft, Park Street, and the Old City provide a mix of street art, cafés, and independent shops. The central location offers easy access to Bristol Temple Meads station and the city’s waterfront lifestyle.
Wards in Bristol Central
Bristol Central is divided into 7 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Ashley
- Central
- Clifton
- Clifton Down
- Cotham
- Hotwells and Harbourside
- Redland
Bristol Central is a constituency that covers these wards in Bristol, City of.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 11,292 | 11.54% | 1,095,190 | 19.00% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 29,537 | 30.20% | 469,949 | 8.15% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 23,293 | 23.81% | 691,220 | 11.99% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 15,345 | 15.69% | 1,028,221 | 17.84% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 11,060 | 11.31% | 1,179,220 | 20.46% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 7,286 | 7.45% | 1,301,081 | 22.57% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 62,013 | 66.22% | 87.84% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 9,632 | 10.29% | 4.52% | 6.15% |
| African | 3,714 | 3.97% | 0.76% | 2.50% |
| Chinese | 2,822 | 3.01% | 0.47% | 0.75% |
| Indian | 1,938 | 2.07% | 1.03% | 3.13% |
| White and Asian | 1,757 | 1.88% | 0.61% | 0.82% |
| Any other ethnic group | 1,605 | 1.71% | 0.67% | 1.55% |
| Other Asian | 1,453 | 1.55% | 0.77% | 1.63% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1,414 | 1.51% | 0.53% | 0.78% |
| Irish | 1,274 | 1.36% | 0.56% | 0.85% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1,195 | 1.28% | 0.58% | 0.86% |
| Caribbean | 1,184 | 1.26% | 0.30% | 1.05% |
| Pakistani | 1,160 | 1.24% | 0.31% | 2.66% |
| Arab | 871 | 0.93% | 0.18% | 0.56% |
| White and Black African | 631 | 0.67% | 0.27% | 0.42% |
| Other Black | 463 | 0.49% | 0.16% | 0.50% |
| Bangladeshi | 248 | 0.26% | 0.21% | 1.08% |
| Roma | 217 | 0.23% | 0.10% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 55 | 0.06% | 0.11% | 0.11% |