Bishopthorpe Road
City of Bristol, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for families (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. But environment limits appeal.
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%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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 (£265,000) 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
Bishopthorpe Road is located in City of Bristol, near Bristol. Crime is a significant concern, with 341 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 210 violent offences were recorded (62% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 152m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £265,000. Based on 37 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 16 schools within 2 km, 13 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 349m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 42 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
Semi-Detached | 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 Bishopthorpe Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Horfield Leisure Centre 499m · 6 min walk
- CrossFit Avon 1048m · 13 min walk
- GR Fitness 1115m · 14 min walk
- Bristol School of Gymnastics 1503m · 19 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Southmead Hospital 597m · 8 min walk
- Bristol Breast Care Centre 621m · 8 min walk
- Henleaze Physiotherapy Clinic 698m · 9 min walk
- The Flamingo Centre 886m · 11 min walk
libraries (3)
- Horfield 1194m · 15 min walk
- Southmead Library 1450m · 18 min walk
- Henleaze 1913m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Horfield Common 663m · 8 min walk
- Monks Park 1038m · 13 min walk
- Trym Valley 1166m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Horfield Church of England Primary School 350m · 4 min walk
- St Teresa's Catholic Primary School 896m · 11 min walk
- Ashley Down Primary School 1004m · 13 min walk
- Orchard School Bristol 1126m · 14 min walk
- Bishop Road Primary School 1371m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
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- Alder Close — City of Bristol42
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- Broad Quay — City of Bristol38
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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