Downend Park
City of Bristol, England
Reality check: At £325,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 38% 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 70), 38% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 30 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%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 38% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £325,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (90) and services (30) help.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Downend Park is located in City of Bristol, near Bristol. Crime rates are above average, with 165 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 55% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Downend Road) is 174m away. The median property price is £325,000, with strong growth of 38% over five years. Based on 27 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 20 schools within 2 km, 18 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 496m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 16% within its district.
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: warm
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 Downend Park, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- CrossFit Avon 689m · 9 min walk
- GR Fitness 837m · 10 min walk
- Horfield Leisure Centre 931m · 12 min walk
- BS7 Gym 1097m · 14 min walk
hospitals (4)
- The Parker Clinic 1389m · 17 min walk
- The Family Practice 1436m · 18 min walk
- Southmead Hospital 1543m · 19 min walk
- Bristol Breast Care Centre 1593m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Dovercourt Road Open Space 345m · 4 min walk
- Purdown 1095m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Filton Avenue Primary School 497m · 6 min walk
- Ashley Down Primary School 504m · 6 min walk
- Filton Avenue Nursery School 650m · 8 min walk
- Brunel Field Primary School 684m · 8 min walk
- Sefton Park Infant School 1279m · 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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