Rivers Street
Bath and North East Somerset, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.
Safety score of 25 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%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£305,250) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Rivers Street is located in Bath and North East Somerset, near Bath. Crime is a significant concern, with 724 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 87m away. The median property price is £305,250, with a slight decline of 7% over five years. Based on 72 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 204m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and retirees. 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), 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: 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 Rivers Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Caliunity 363m · 4 min walk
- YMCA Gym 435m · 5 min walk
- Yogakave 518m · 6 min walk
- Yogakave 2 520m · 6 min walk
- Stanza 571m · 7 min walk
hospitals (4)
- The Lansdown Clinic 246m · 3 min walk
- Riverside Health Centre 638m · 8 min walk
- Fairfield Park Health Centre 1173m · 15 min walk
- Bath Healthcare Clinic 1643m · 20 min walk
libraries (3)
- Bath Central 594m · 7 min walk
- Moorland Road 1520m · 19 min walk
- Weston 1998m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Georgian Garden 243m · 3 min walk
- Saint James's Square 302m · 4 min walk
- Hedgemead Park 363m · 4 min walk
- Queen Square 469m · 6 min walk
- Beauford Square 591m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- St Andrew's Church School 204m · 3 min walk
- St Stephens Church School 939m · 12 min walk
- Oldfield Park Infant School 1156m · 14 min walk
- Hayesfield Girls School 1347m · 17 min walk
- Beechen Cliff School 1725m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
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- Gloucester Street — similar profile nearby
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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