The Square
City of Bristol, England
Reality check: At £251,700, this is a premium entry point. Strong 32% 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), 32% 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 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 32% 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 (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£251,700) 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
The Square is located in City of Bristol, near Bristol. Crime rates are above average, with 171 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 65% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is atm (atm, 8m). The nearest transport stop is 290m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £251,700, with strong growth of 32% over five years. Based on 20 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 319m 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 47 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: warm
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 The Square, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Jubilee Swimming Pool 611m · 8 min walk
- Brave Move 1454m · 18 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Osteopaths 743m · 9 min walk
- Callington Road Hospital 837m · 10 min walk
- Petherton Resource Centre 1254m · 16 min walk
- South Bristol Dialysis Unit 1706m · 21 min walk
libraries (5)
- Knowle 414m · 5 min walk
- Filwood 1304m · 16 min walk
- Wick Road 1536m · 19 min walk
- Whitchurch 1876m · 23 min walk
- Long Ashton 1911m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Redcatch Park 392m · 5 min walk
- Callington Road Nature Reserve 674m · 8 min walk
- Hengrove Farm Open Space 829m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Knowle Park Primary School 320m · 4 min walk
- Ilminster Avenue Nursery School 633m · 8 min walk
- Hillcrest Primary School 967m · 12 min walk
- Oasis Academy New Oak 1134m · 14 min walk
- Oasis Academy John Williams 1220m · 15 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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