Queen Square
City of Bristol, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for first-time buyers (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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%
Out of reach (£845,000) or poorly connected (transport 50). Not viable as a first purchase.
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
Queen Square 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 146m away. The median property price is £845,000, though prices have fallen 60% over five years. Based on 34 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 16 schools within 2 km, 13 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 429m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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)
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
Other | 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 Square, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Workout Harbourside 142m · 2 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Bristol Physiotherapy Sports Injury Clinic# 146m · 2 min walk
- Optimax Laser Clinic 320m · 4 min walk
- The Bristol Talking Therapy Rooms 397m · 5 min walk
- The Harbourside Therapy Rooms 399m · 5 min walk
libraries (2)
- Bristol Central 545m · 7 min walk
- Bedminster 784m · 10 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Queen Square 87m · 1 min walk
- Red Lodge Garden 573m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- Bristol Cathedral Choir School 430m · 5 min walk
- Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School 709m · 9 min walk
- Willow Park CofE Primary School 749m · 9 min walk
- Holy Cross RC Primary School 943m · 12 min walk
- St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School 1140m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
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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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