Straits Parade
City of Bristol, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 8% growth, stable market.
Safety score of 15 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 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 8% growth, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (32).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£225,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Straits Parade is located in City of Bristol, near Fishponds. Crime is a significant concern, with 631 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 297 violent offences were recorded (47% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub 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 an ATM at 25m. The nearest transport stop is 31m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £225,000, with moderate growth of 8% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 13 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 264m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 47 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), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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: stable
Based on 5 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Straits Parade, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- JD Gyms 687m · 9 min walk
- Absolutely Karting 1796m · 22 min walk
hospitals (2)
- The Fishponds Practice 61m · 1 min walk
- Downend Chiropractic Clinic 295m · 4 min walk
libraries (2)
- Fishponds 688m · 9 min walk
- Hillfields 987m · 12 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Fishponds Park 201m · 2 min walk
- Oldbury Court Estate/Vassals Park 768m · 10 min walk
- Hillfields Park 896m · 11 min walk
- Hillfelds Community Garden 970m · 12 min walk
- Begbrook Park 1179m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Little Hayes Nursery School 264m · 3 min walk
- Avanti Gardens School 327m · 4 min walk
- Fishponds CofE Primary School 436m · 6 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 803m · 10 min walk
- Chester Park Infant School 897m · 11 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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