Queen Charlotte Street
City of Bristol, England
Reality check: At £292,700, this is a premium entry point. Strong 1129% 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), 1129% 5-year growth.
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 1129% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£292,700) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Queen Charlotte Street is located in City of Bristol, near Bristol. Crime is a significant concern, with 1054 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 335 violent offences were recorded (32% 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. Public transport is accessible, with bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 94m away. The median property price is £292,700, with exceptional growth of 1129% over five years. Based on 38 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 15 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 42 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)
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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | 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 Queen Charlotte Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Workout Harbourside 133m · 2 min walk
- PureGym 597m · 8 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Bristol Physiotherapy Sports Injury Clinic# 148m · 2 min walk
- Optimax Laser Clinic 264m · 3 min walk
- The Bristol Talking Therapy Rooms 474m · 6 min walk
- The Harbourside Therapy Rooms 476m · 6 min walk
libraries (2)
- Bristol Central 632m · 8 min walk
- Bedminster 903m · 11 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Queen Square 231m · 3 min walk
- Castle Park Picnic Patch 416m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- Bristol Cathedral Choir School 526m · 7 min walk
- Willow Park CofE Primary School 689m · 9 min walk
- Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School 777m · 10 min walk
- Holy Cross RC Primary School 1086m · 14 min walk
- St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School 1237m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
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- Water Lane — City of Bristol42
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- Freeland Place — City of Bristol48
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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