Market Square
City of Bristol, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £192,000 with stable market liquidity. 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: 38% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£192,000).
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%
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: 38% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£192,000).
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%
Good entry point at £192,000, but safety (30) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Market Square is located in City of Bristol, near Hillfields. Crime rates are above average, with 245 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 68% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 73m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £192,000, with strong growth of 38% over five years. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 17 schools within 2 km, 14 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 199m 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 46 out of 100 for liveability.
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 Market Square, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- Cossham Hospital 572m · 7 min walk
- Downend Chiropractic Clinic 1129m · 14 min walk
- The Fishponds Practice 1253m · 16 min walk
libraries (2)
- Hillfields 291m · 4 min walk
- Fishponds 1431m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Hillfelds Community Garden 450m · 6 min walk
- Hillfields Park 485m · 6 min walk
- Coombe Brook Nature Reserve 1320m · 16 min walk
- Coalbrook Road 1326m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Minerva Primary Academy 200m · 2 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 878m · 11 min walk
- Bristol Brunel Academy 1173m · 15 min walk
- Little Hayes Nursery School 1317m · 16 min walk
- Two Mile Hill Primary School 1360m · 17 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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