Temple Back
City of Bristol, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for retirees (fair), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (30).
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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 60).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£340,000) and connectivity (transport 50) 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 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Temple Back is located in City of Bristol, near Bristol. Crime is a significant concern, with 400 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 153 violent offences were recorded (38% of total). 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 144m away. The median property price is £340,000, though prices have fallen 19% over five years. Based on 25 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 15 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | 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 Temple Back, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Gym 479m · 6 min walk
- Workout Harbourside 490m · 6 min walk
- PureGym 689m · 9 min walk
libraries (2)
- Long Ashton 786m · 10 min walk
- Bedminster 1101m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Temple Gardens 107m · 1 min walk
- Castle Park 315m · 4 min walk
- Normandy Garden Of Peace 323m · 4 min walk
- Castle Park Picnic Patch 347m · 4 min walk
- The Castle Park Physic Garden 373m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre 688m · 9 min walk
- Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School 797m · 10 min walk
- St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School 953m · 12 min walk
- St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre 1050m · 13 min walk
- Cabot Primary School 1187m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Bell Avenue — City of Bristol50
- Narrow Quay — City of Bristol43
- Colston Place — City of Bristol44
- Old Temple Street — City of Bristol43
- Assembly Rooms Lane — 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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