Stretford Road
City of Bristol, England
Reality check: At £270,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 55% 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 70), 55% 5-year growth.
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 60, 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 70), 55% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), 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 (£270,000) and connectivity (transport 60) 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 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Stretford Road is located in City of Bristol, near Bristol. Crime is a significant concern, with 574 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 237 violent offences were recorded (41% 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 rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 103m away. The median property price is £270,000, with exceptional growth of 55% over five years. Based on 25 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 414m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 44 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Stretford Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Absolutely Karting 839m · 10 min walk
- Bristol Hawks Gymnastics Club 990m · 12 min walk
- Rocket Padel 1112m · 14 min walk
- The Gym 1838m · 23 min walk
hospitals (1)
- Brookland Hall Dementia Wellbeing Centre 1787m · 22 min walk
libraries (3)
- St George 503m · 6 min walk
- Junction 3 Library & Learning Centre 1620m · 20 min walk
- Fishponds 1953m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- St George Park 334m · 4 min walk
- Plummer's Hill 715m · 9 min walk
- Royate Hill Local Nature Reserve 847m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- The Limes Nursery School 415m · 5 min walk
- Whitehall Primary School 415m · 5 min walk
- Summerhill Academy 607m · 8 min walk
- Redfield Educate Together Primary Academy 724m · 9 min walk
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School 750m · 9 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Weavers Mill Close — City of Bristol44
- Altringham Road — City of Bristol44
- Sloan Street — City of Bristol44
- School Walk — City of Bristol45
- Whitehall Gardens — City of Bristol45
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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