| Montpelier | |
|---|---|
 A view along Picton Street | |
  Montpelier Location within Bristol | |
| OS grid reference | ST594743 |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BRISTOL |
| Postcode district | BS6 |
| Dialling code | 0117 |
| Police | Avon and Somerset |
| Fire | Avon |
| Ambulance | South Western |
| UK Parliament | |
Montpelier is an inner suburban neighbourhood and conservation area in Bristol, England. It is located 1 mile (1.6 km) north of The Centre in the Ashley electoral ward and Bristol Central parliamentary constituency. The area is served by Montpelier railway station on the Severn Beach Line railway.
Montpelier occupies a hillside which rises from south to north, overlooking the city centre, with narrow streets that follow the contours. It is densely built with primarily Georgian and Victorian terraced housing, with some modern infill apartment buildings and larger villas.[1]
Montpelier has a reputation as a diverse and bohemian neighbourhood.[2][1] Lower Montpelier scores comparatively high on indicators of deprivation, in the 2nd decile of English areas, while Upper Montpelier is in the 4th decile.[3] Its main commercial area, Picton Street, is known for organic and vegetarian cuisine.[citation needed]
- ^ a b "Montpelier Character Appraisal". Bristol City Council. October 2008.
- ^ Wright, Mary (2004). Montpelier: a Bristol suburb. Chichester, West Sussex, England: Phillimore. ISBN 9781860772849.
- ^ "Ashley Ward Profile". Bristol City Council.