Dorian Close
City of Bristol, England
Reality check: At £305,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 18% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. However, car dependency limits the tenant pool and long-term upside.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 18% 5-year growth. But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.
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 30, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 18% 5-year growth. But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (42), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£305,000) or poorly connected (transport 30). 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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Dorian Close is located in City of Bristol, near Bristol. Crime is a significant concern, with 522 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 340 violent offences were recorded (65% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is League of Friends (cafe, 119m). The nearest transport stop is 35m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £305,000, with strong growth of 18% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 345m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 40 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), 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Dorian Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Horfield Leisure Centre 411m · 5 min walk
- CrossFit Avon 1367m · 17 min walk
- GR Fitness 1446m · 18 min walk
- Bristol School of Gymnastics 1840m · 23 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Southmead Hospital 299m · 4 min walk
- Bristol Breast Care Centre 348m · 4 min walk
- Henleaze Physiotherapy Clinic 838m · 10 min walk
- The Flamingo Centre 895m · 11 min walk
libraries (2)
- Horfield 1076m · 13 min walk
- Southmead Library 1191m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Lime Tree Neighbourhood Park 525m · 7 min walk
- Monks Park 699m · 9 min walk
- Trym Valley 951m · 12 min walk
- Horfield Common 1006m · 13 min walk
- Fonthill Park 1372m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Horfield Church of England Primary School 346m · 4 min walk
- St Teresa's Catholic Primary School 556m · 7 min walk
- Orchard School Bristol 838m · 10 min walk
- Fonthill Primary Academy 1245m · 16 min walk
- Ashley Down Primary School 1301m · 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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