Somerset Road
City of Bristol, England
Reality check: At £360,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 48% 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), 48% 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: liquid market (score 90), 48% 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%
At £360,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Somerset Road is located in City of Bristol, near Bristol. Crime rates are above average, with 155 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 43% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 240m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £360,000, with strong growth of 48% over five years. Based on 107 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 335m 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
Terraced | Freehold | 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 Somerset Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Jubilee Swimming Pool 697m · 9 min walk
- The Gym 1213m · 15 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Osteopaths 225m · 3 min walk
- Callington Road Hospital 1080m · 14 min walk
- Petherton Resource Centre 1996m · 25 min walk
libraries (5)
- Knowle 445m · 6 min walk
- Wick Road 1111m · 14 min walk
- Long Ashton 1378m · 17 min walk
- Bedminster 1919m · 24 min walk
- Filwood 1983m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Arnos Court Park 380m · 5 min walk
- Redcatch Park 525m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- Hillcrest Primary School 336m · 4 min walk
- Knowle Park Primary School 894m · 11 min walk
- St Philips Marsh Nursery School and Barton Hill Childrens Centre/Cashmore Early Years Centre 1061m · 13 min walk
- Ilminster Avenue Nursery School 1441m · 18 min walk
- E-Act Barton Hill Academy 1585m · 20 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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