Keynsham Road
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
Reality check: At £510,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 39% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 39% 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%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 39% 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 (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£510,000) or poorly connected (transport 40). Not viable as a first purchase.
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.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Keynsham Road is located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Crime is a significant concern, with 300 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 142 violent offences were recorded (47% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Sweet Success (cafe, 22m). The nearest transport stop is 192m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £510,000, with strong growth of 39% over five years. Based on 45 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 37 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Keynsham Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Reach Fitness 79m · 1 min walk
- Sandford Parks Lido 136m · 2 min walk
- East Glos Club 663m · 8 min walk
- Cheltenham Pilates Studio 828m · 10 min walk
hospitals (5)
- NHS Records Office 96m · 1 min walk
- Estates Workshop 131m · 2 min walk
- Information Unit 157m · 2 min walk
- Countywide IT Services 161m · 2 min walk
- Gloucestershire Managed Services Headquarters 163m · 2 min walk
libraries (4)
- Cheltenham Main Library 1141m · 14 min walk
- Central Library 1146m · 14 min walk
- Cheltenham Local & Family History and Children's library 1185m · 15 min walk
- Charlton Kings 1722m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Sandford Park 357m · 4 min walk
- Cox's Meadow 430m · 5 min walk
schools (4)
- St John's Church of England Primary School 608m · 8 min walk
- Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School 798m · 10 min walk
- The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great 1328m · 17 min walk
- Dunalley Primary School 1716m · 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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