Bristol, City of
§ This page gives an overview of the Bristol, City of local authority district, bringing together key facts, maps, and data to help you quickly understand the area. One of 361 district profiles on Baseview.
Overview ⁞ Bristol is a vibrant city on the River Avon, known for its maritime history, cultural scene, and engineering landmarks. The harbourside has been transformed into a hub of museums, galleries, and restaurants, including the SS Great Britain and M Shed museum. The Clifton Suspension Bridge spans the dramatic Avon Gorge, a symbol of the city. Bristol features diverse neighbourhoods, historic churches, and street art, including works by Banksy. Parks, hills, and riverside trails provide green spaces, while the city’s position near the Severn Estuary shapes its landscape.
The administrative boundary of Bristol, City of can be viewed on OpenStreetMap: District Boundary of Bristol, City of.
Key Facts about Bristol, City of
What region is City of Bristol in? City of Bristol is in the South West of England, a region within the United Kingdom.
What county is Bristol, City of in? Bristol, City of is in the county of Bristol.
Is Bristol, City of a city? Yes, Bristol, City of is a city. Bristol, City of holds official city status as one of the 76 designated cities in the UK.
Who governs Bristol, City of? The local government for this district is: Bristol City Council (Unitary Authority).
▶ Official website of Bristol City Council 🔗 bristol.gov.uk
Which police force covers Bristol, City of? Policing in Bristol, City of is provided by Avon and Somerset Constabulary 🔗 avonandsomerset.police.uk, which serves 5 local authority districts: Bath and North East Somerset ⁞ Bristol, City of ⁞ North Somerset ⁞ Somerset ⁞ South Gloucestershire.
Bristol, City of in International Geographies
In the International Territorial Levels (ITLs) hierarchy, Bristol, City of is an ITLs Level 3 area:
- (ITL 1) South West
- (ITL 2) ⇒ West of England
- (ITL 3) ⇒⇒ Bristol, City of
The International Territorial Levels are used by OECD member countries for statistical purposes to classify administrative areas. We have this listable page for easy browsing of ITL names and codes: International Territorial Levels.
Constituencies in Bristol, City of
A constituency is a specific geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons. The United Kingdom is divided into 650 parliamentary constituencies. We have this list page for easy browsing of all UK parliamentary constituencies: List of Constituencies.
Wards in Bristol, City of
Bristol, City of is divided into 34 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Ashley
- Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston
- Bedminster
- Bishopston and Ashley Down
- Bishopsworth
- Brislington East
- Brislington West
- Central
- Clifton
- Clifton Down
- Cotham
- Easton
- Eastville
- Filwood
- Frome Vale
- Hartcliffe and Withywood
- Henbury and Brentry
- Hengrove and Whitchurch Park
- Hillfields
- Horfield
- Hotwells and Harbourside
- Knowle
- Lawrence Hill
- Lockleaze
- Redland
- Southmead
- Southville
- St George Central
- St George Troopers Hill
- St George West
- Stockwood
- Stoke Bishop
- Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze
- Windmill Hill
In the UK, a ward is a subdivision of a local authority area, used mainly for electoral and statistical purposes. Defined by the ONS, wards represent the primary unit for local elections, each returning one or more councillors to the local council. Wards are also used as a key geography for presenting population and census data.
Parishes in Bristol, City of
Bristol, City of is entirely unparished—there are no civil parishes in this local authority district.
Parishes are the lowest tier of local government; where they don’t exist, those very local services and representation sit directly with the principal council.
Built-up Areas in Bristol, City of
Bristol, City of covers 9 built-up areas, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Avonmouth *
- Bristol *
- Filton *
- Kingswood and Fishponds *
- Pill *
- Portishead *
- Severn Beach *
- Stoke Gifford *
- Whitchurch (Bath and North East Somerset) *
In the UK, a Built-up Area (BUA) is a continuous urban area of at least 20 hectares (0.2 km²), defined by the ONS as land where buildings are generally no more than 200 metres apart, such as towns, cities, or large villages. (Note: A BUA name marked with an asterisk (*) indicates that the area is situated partly in the district of Bristol, City of.)
Bristol, City of compared with other districts in the UK
This section shows how Bristol, City of compares with other local authority districts in the UK, using a variety of measures and rankings.
Bristol, City of has 34 electoral wards.
Bristol, City of has a population of 494,399 (2024 mid-year estimate by ONS)
More local statistics and data for Bristol, City of can be found on the ONS statistics for Bristol, City of.