Melbury Road
City of Bristol, England
Reality check: At £370,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 36% 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 90), 36% 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%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 36% 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 £370,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Melbury Road is located in City of Bristol, near Bristol. Crime rates are above average, with 194 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 52% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 188m away. The median property price is £370,000, with strong growth of 36% over five years. Based on 34 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 206m 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 48 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Melbury Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Brave Move 1018m · 13 min walk
- Flashpoint Bristol 1428m · 18 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Osteopaths 627m · 8 min walk
- Callington Road Hospital 1289m · 16 min walk
- South Bristol Dialysis Unit 1349m · 17 min walk
libraries (5)
- Knowle 584m · 7 min walk
- Filwood 1156m · 14 min walk
- Long Ashton 1508m · 19 min walk
- Bedminster 1727m · 22 min walk
- Wick Road 1808m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Redcatch Park 353m · 4 min walk
- The Northern Slopes (The Bommie) 465m · 6 min walk
- Perrett Park 559m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- Knowle Park Primary School 207m · 3 min walk
- Ilminster Avenue Nursery School 742m · 9 min walk
- Hillcrest Primary School 761m · 10 min walk
- Oasis Academy Marksbury Road 955m · 12 min walk
- Victoria Park Primary School 986m · 12 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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