Penn Street
City of Bristol, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
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.
How Life Works Here
Penn 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 Uniqlo (clothes, 17m). Public transport is accessible, with bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 97m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. 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. The nearest school is just 424m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (river flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. Overall, this street scores 44 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Penn Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Gym 162m · 2 min walk
- PureGym 415m · 5 min walk
- BUMP Rollerdisco 466m · 6 min walk
hospitals (1)
- National Slimming & Cosmetic Clinics 243m · 3 min walk
libraries (2)
- Cheltenham Road 1231m · 15 min walk
- Long Ashton 1322m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Castle Park 298m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre 425m · 5 min walk
- St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre 515m · 6 min walk
- St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School 627m · 8 min walk
- Cabot Primary School 696m · 9 min walk
- E-Act the Dolphin School 1010m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
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- The Horsefair — City of Bristol45
- Union Street — City of Bristol43
- Lorton Close — City of Bristol46
- Queen's Road — City of Bristol46
- Kendon Way — City of Bristol46
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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