Marlborough Street
City of Bristol, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (below average), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
This street scores below average across all buyer profiles. Consider carefully.
Safety score of 25 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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 55). and weak transport (30) narrows demand.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£232,000) and connectivity (transport 30) 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 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Environment score 35/100 is low for a location with limited urban amenities. Nearby road noise, industrial activity, or air quality issues may affect quality of life.
How Life Works Here
Marlborough Street is located in City of Bristol, near Bristol. Crime is a significant concern, with 2193 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 861 violent offences were recorded (39% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is atm (atm, 25m). The nearest transport stop is 76m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £232,000, though prices have fallen 18% over five years. Based on 16 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 16 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 41 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)
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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Marlborough Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- PureGym 252m · 3 min walk
- ESC Kingsdown 454m · 6 min walk
- The Gym 477m · 6 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Bristol Royal Infirmary 209m · 3 min walk
- Bristol Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre 221m · 3 min walk
libraries (2)
- Arts & Social Sciences Library 576m · 7 min walk
- Cheltenham Road 927m · 12 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- St James' Park 164m · 2 min walk
schools (5)
- Willow Park CofE Primary School 509m · 6 min walk
- St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre 647m · 8 min walk
- Cotham School 740m · 9 min walk
- E-Act the Dolphin School 800m · 10 min walk
- E-Act Montpelier High School 902m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Parsons Paddock — City of Bristol42
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- Cousins Close — City of Bristol41
- Greenside Close — City of Bristol41
Data Transparency
View all data sources
- 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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