St James's Street
Bath and North East Somerset, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for retirees (fair), least for first-time buyers (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
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
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£415,000) or poorly connected (transport 50). Not viable as a first purchase.
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.
Median price £415,000 based on only 7 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
St James's Street is located in Bath and North East Somerset, near Bath. Crime is a significant concern, with 378 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 153 violent offences were recorded (40% of total). 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 115m away. The median property price is £415,000. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 98m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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 7 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 St James's Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Caliunity 589m · 7 min walk
- Stanza 752m · 9 min walk
- Fitness First 847m · 11 min walk
- ToniqLife 871m · 11 min walk
hospitals (4)
- The Lansdown Clinic 401m · 5 min walk
- Riverside Health Centre 670m · 8 min walk
- Fairfield Park Health Centre 1284m · 16 min walk
- Bath Healthcare Clinic 1725m · 22 min walk
libraries (3)
- Bath Central 809m · 10 min walk
- Moorland Road 1454m · 18 min walk
- Weston 1767m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Saint James's Square 87m · 1 min walk
- The High Common 340m · 4 min walk
- Royal Victoria Park 341m · 4 min walk
- Georgian Garden 387m · 5 min walk
- Queen Square 621m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- St Andrew's Church School 98m · 1 min walk
- St Stephens Church School 931m · 12 min walk
- Oldfield Park Infant School 1058m · 13 min walk
- Hayesfield Girls School 1360m · 17 min walk
- St John's Catholic Primary School 1757m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
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- Park Place — Bath and North East Somerset45
- Children's Avenue — Bath and North East Somerset45
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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