Northwick Road
City of Bristol, England
Reality check: At £385,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 39% 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: 39% 5-year growth.
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%
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: 39% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£385,500) or poorly connected (transport 40). Not viable as a first purchase.
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
Northwick Road is located in City of Bristol, near Bristol. Crime is a significant concern, with 522 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 340 violent offences were recorded (65% 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. The nearest transport stop is 140m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £385,500, with strong growth of 39% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 246m 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. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 44 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), 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
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 Northwick Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Horfield Leisure Centre 503m · 6 min walk
- CrossFit Avon 1744m · 22 min walk
- GR Fitness 1854m · 23 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Southmead Hospital 634m · 8 min walk
- Bristol Breast Care Centre 702m · 9 min walk
- Henleaze Physiotherapy Clinic 1420m · 18 min walk
libraries (2)
- Horfield 701m · 9 min walk
- Southmead Library 1305m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Monks Park 366m · 5 min walk
- Poets Park 626m · 8 min walk
- Lime Tree Neighbourhood Park 808m · 10 min walk
- Fonthill Park 1174m · 15 min walk
- Horfield Common 1501m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- Orchard School Bristol 247m · 3 min walk
- Upper Horfield Primary School 447m · 6 min walk
- Elmfield School for Deaf Children 447m · 6 min walk
- St Teresa's Catholic Primary School 493m · 6 min walk
- Filton Avenue Primary School 996m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- St Aldwyns Close — City of Bristol44
- Latton Road — City of Bristol45
- Rowberrow — City of Bristol45
- Rudgewood Close — City of Bristol44
- Mowcroft Road — City of Bristol44
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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