Bamfield
City of Bristol, England
Reality check: At £238,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 16% 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), 16% 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 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 16% 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%
Price (£238,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for 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.
How Life Works Here
Bamfield is located in City of Bristol, near Bristol. Crime is a significant concern, with 436 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 211 violent offences were recorded (48% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 115m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £238,000, with strong growth of 16% over five years. Based on 31 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 311m 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 43 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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
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 Bamfield, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Hengrove Park Leisure Centre 661m · 8 min walk
hospitals (2)
- South Bristol NHS Community Hospital 584m · 7 min walk
- Petherton Resource Centre 1139m · 14 min walk
libraries (4)
- Whitchurch 273m · 3 min walk
- Filwood 1339m · 17 min walk
- Hartcliffe 1938m · 24 min walk
- Stockwood 1966m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Briery Leaze Road Open Space 444m · 6 min walk
- Bamfield Green Space 522m · 6 min walk
- Hengrove Park 585m · 7 min walk
- Hawkfield Meadow Nature Reserve 865m · 11 min walk
- Hengrove Farm Open Space 1006m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Perry Court E-ACT Academy 311m · 4 min walk
- Oasis Academy New Oak 766m · 10 min walk
- Wansdyke Primary School 964m · 12 min walk
- Bridge Farm Primary School 1000m · 12 min walk
- Ilminster Avenue Nursery School 1304m · 16 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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