Lime Grove
Bath and North East Somerset, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
Safety score of 15 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £468,750, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 35 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Median price £468,750 based on only 6 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Lime Grove is located in Bath and North East Somerset, near Bath. Crime is a significant concern, with 346 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 147 violent offences were recorded (42% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Pulteney Gardens) is 78m away. The median property price is £468,750. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 237m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (river flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. The data suggests this area could appeal to young professionals. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: stable
Based on 6 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Lime Grove, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Bath Sports and Leisure Centre 322m · 4 min walk
- Marchon 558m · 7 min walk
- The Gym 671m · 8 min walk
- Strength For Endurance 732m · 9 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Bath University Medical Centre 1147m · 14 min walk
- The Lansdown Clinic 1283m · 16 min walk
- Bath Healthcare Clinic 1397m · 18 min walk
- Fairfield Park Health Centre 1648m · 21 min walk
libraries (2)
- Bath Central 705m · 9 min walk
- The Library 1554m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Dolemeads Community Garden 258m · 3 min walk
- Parade Gardens 490m · 6 min walk
- Beazer Garden Maze 517m · 6 min walk
- Sydney Gardens 689m · 9 min walk
- Sydney Gardens 724m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- Widcombe Infant School 237m · 3 min walk
- Bathwick St Mary Church School 1039m · 13 min walk
- Beechen Cliff School 1116m · 14 min walk
- St Andrew's Church School 1490m · 19 min walk
- St Stephens Church School 1905m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Twerton Farm Close — Bath and North East Somerset50
- Waterloo Buildings — Bath and North East Somerset50
- Orchard Terrace — Bath and North East Somerset50
- William Street — Bath and North East Somerset43
- Rackfield Place — Bath and North East Somerset46
Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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