Merlin Close
City of Bristol, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
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%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£250,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Merlin Close is located in City of Bristol, near Bristol. Crime is around average for the area, with 108 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is shoplifting. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 144m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £250,000. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The profile suggests appeal to both families and retirees. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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
Detached | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
See properties available on this street
We don't list properties ourselves. Search Merlin Close in City of Bristol on these portals:
Streetary is independent — we don't earn commissions from these portals.
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Merlin Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Goldfinch Yoga 378m · 5 min walk
- David Lloyd Leisure Centre 871m · 11 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Westbury Chiropractic Clinic 651m · 8 min walk
- Bristol Foot Clinic 774m · 10 min walk
- Penny Porter 1187m · 15 min walk
libraries (4)
- Westbury 416m · 5 min walk
- Henbury 1570m · 20 min walk
- Henleaze 1715m · 21 min walk
- Southmead Library 1879m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Canford Park 233m · 3 min walk
- Westbury Library Community Garden 323m · 4 min walk
- Westbury Wildlife Park 798m · 10 min walk
- Stoke Lane Community Garden 804m · 10 min walk
- Royal Victoria Park 1057m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Westbury-On-Trym Church of England Academy 567m · 7 min walk
- Bristol Free School 1049m · 13 min walk
- E-Act St Ursula's Academy 1232m · 15 min walk
- Elmlea Infant School 1338m · 17 min walk
- North Star 82� 1397m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Gooseland Close — City of Bristol52
- Cleweson Rise — City of Bristol52
- Lime Trees Road — City of Bristol53
- Wycliffe Road — City of Bristol53
- Westover Drive — City of Bristol53
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
Data updated: