Sherwood Road
City of Bristol, England
Reality check: At £220,250, this is a premium entry point. Strong 45% 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: 45% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 30 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: 45% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), 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 (£220,250) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Sherwood Road is located in City of Bristol, near Burchells Green. Crime rates are above average, with 200 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 61% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 251m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £220,250, with strong growth of 45% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 391m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability.
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 8 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Sherwood Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Absolutely Karting 1257m · 16 min walk
- Rocket Padel 1977m · 25 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Cossham Hospital 780m · 10 min walk
- The Fishponds Practice 1862m · 23 min walk
- Downend Chiropractic Clinic 1983m · 25 min walk
libraries (3)
- Hillfields 1284m · 16 min walk
- St George 1442m · 18 min walk
- Fishponds 1520m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Coalbrook Road 734m · 9 min walk
- Coombe Brook Nature Reserve 820m · 10 min walk
- Hillfelds Community Garden 1110m · 14 min walk
- Hillfields Park 1169m · 15 min walk
- Magpie Bottom Nature Reserve 1248m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Bristol Brunel Academy 391m · 5 min walk
- Two Mile Hill Primary School 602m · 8 min walk
- Air Balloon Hill Primary School 708m · 9 min walk
- Chester Park Junior School 1059m · 13 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 1107m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
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- Two Mile Court — City of Bristol45
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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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