Lower College Street
City of Bristol, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £177,500 with stable market liquidity. Strong 27% 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: 27% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£177,500).
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 27% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£177,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £177,500, but safety (15) needs consideration.
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.
How Life Works Here
Lower College Street is located in City of Bristol, near Bristol. Crime is a significant concern, with 681 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 309 violent offences were recorded (45% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 129m away. The median property price is £177,500, with strong growth of 27% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 234m 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 50 out of 100 for liveability. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: stable
Based on 6 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Lower College Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- PureGym 243m · 3 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 664m · 8 min walk
- Bristol Grammar School Gym and Sports Hall 737m · 9 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Prime Endoscopy Bristol 125m · 2 min walk
- Optimax Laser Clinic 642m · 8 min walk
- sk:n 917m · 12 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- College Green 276m · 4 min walk
- Cherry Garden 334m · 4 min walk
- Brandon Hill Park 336m · 4 min walk
- Brandon Hill Nature Reserve 419m · 5 min walk
- Berkeley Square 497m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Bristol Cathedral Choir School 235m · 3 min walk
- Willow Park CofE Primary School 776m · 10 min walk
- Southville Primary School 905m · 11 min walk
- Holy Cross RC Primary School 920m · 12 min walk
- Compass Point Primary School 1352m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Queen Street — City of Bristol50
- Southville Road — City of Bristol49
- Lewins Mead — City of Bristol47
- Bridge Street — City of Bristol51
- Great George Street — City of Bristol51
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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