Padstow Road
City of Bristol, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £180,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 41% 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: 41% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£180,000).
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: 41% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£180,000).
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%
Affordable at £180,000, but limited services (30) and safety (15) limit overall appeal.
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
Padstow Road is located in City of Bristol, near Bristol. Crime is a significant concern, with 410 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 243 violent offences were recorded (59% 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 173m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £180,000, with strong growth of 41% over five years. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties, with larger households suggesting families. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 421m 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 45 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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 Padstow Road, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (2)
- South Bristol Dialysis Unit 952m · 12 min walk
- South Bristol NHS Community Hospital 1439m · 18 min walk
libraries (4)
- Filwood 318m · 4 min walk
- Knowle 1357m · 17 min walk
- Whitchurch 1473m · 18 min walk
- Marksbury Road 1658m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Melvin Square 434m · 5 min walk
- Filwood Park 499m · 6 min walk
- Salcombe Road Open Space 724m · 9 min walk
- The Northern Slopes (Glyn Vale / Kenmare) 729m · 9 min walk
- The Northern Slopes (The Bommie) 804m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Ilminster Avenue Nursery School 422m · 5 min walk
- School of Christ The King Catholic Primary 457m · 6 min walk
- Knowle Park Primary School 824m · 10 min walk
- Knowle West Early Years Centre 871m · 11 min walk
- Oasis Academy Marksbury Road 1106m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- William Jessop Way — City of Bristol45
- Instow Road — City of Bristol45
- Cossington Road — City of Bristol45
- Swainswick — City of Bristol42
- Orchard Avenue — City of Bristol45
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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