Lyncombe Hill
Bath and North East Somerset, England
Reality check: At £1,214,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 40% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 40% 5-year growth.
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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 40% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £1,214,500, 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
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates 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.
How Life Works Here
Lyncombe Hill 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 (Widcombe Parade) is 191m away. The median property price is £1,214,500, with strong growth of 40% over five years. Based on 32 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 414m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 49 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)
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Lyncombe Hill, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- The Gym 532m · 7 min walk
- Marchon 596m · 7 min walk
- Strength For Endurance 634m · 8 min walk
- Bath Sports and Leisure Centre 740m · 9 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Bath Healthcare Clinic 886m · 11 min walk
- Riverside Health Centre 1278m · 16 min walk
- Bath University Medical Centre 1479m · 18 min walk
- The Lansdown Clinic 1668m · 21 min walk
libraries (3)
- Bath Central 1015m · 13 min walk
- Moorland Road 1767m · 22 min walk
- The Library 1912m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Alexandra Park 342m · 4 min walk
- Parade Gardens 777m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Widcombe Infant School 414m · 5 min walk
- Beechen Cliff School 503m · 6 min walk
- Mulberry Park Educate Together Primary Academy 1560m · 20 min walk
- Bathwick St Mary Church School 1685m · 21 min walk
- Combe Down CofE Primary School 1782m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
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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.
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