Barnstaple Road
City of Bristol, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £171,250 with stable market liquidity. Strong 32% 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: 32% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£171,250).
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: 32% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£171,250).
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%
Affordable at £171,250, but limited services (30) and safety (15) limit overall appeal.
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
Barnstaple Road is located in City of Bristol, near Bristol. Crime is a significant concern, with 485 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 269 violent offences were recorded (55% 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 261m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £171,250, with strong growth of 32% over five years. Based on 14 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 217m 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 41 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: stable
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 Barnstaple Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Hengrove Park Leisure Centre 1366m · 17 min walk
- Brave Move 1786m · 22 min walk
hospitals (3)
- South Bristol Dialysis Unit 708m · 9 min walk
- South Bristol NHS Community Hospital 1421m · 18 min walk
- Osteopaths 1716m · 21 min walk
libraries (4)
- Filwood 77m · 1 min walk
- Marksbury Road 1437m · 18 min walk
- Knowle 1591m · 20 min walk
- Whitchurch 1610m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Filwood Park 423m · 5 min walk
- The Northern Slopes (Glyn Vale / Kenmare) 615m · 8 min walk
- The Northern Slopes (The Bommie) 854m · 11 min walk
- Kingswear 879m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- School of Christ The King Catholic Primary 217m · 3 min walk
- Knowle West Early Years Centre 581m · 7 min walk
- Ilminster Avenue Nursery School 712m · 9 min walk
- Oasis Academy Marksbury Road 1018m · 13 min walk
- Victoria Park Primary School 1292m · 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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