Merlin Park
North Somerset, England
Reality check: At £398,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 24% 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), 24% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
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), 24% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £398,000, 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
Merlin Park is located in North Somerset, near Portishead. Crime levels are below the local average (18 incidents in 12 months). No burglaries were recorded in the latest period. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 190m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £398,000, with strong growth of 24% over five years. Based on 71 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 409m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 61 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 2% within its district.
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
Detached | 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 Merlin Park, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (5)
- Merlin Park 176m · 2 min walk
- Blackdown Road Park 749m · 9 min walk
- Nore Farm 816m · 10 min walk
- Weston Big Wood 915m · 11 min walk
- Portishead Town and Village Green 1023m · 13 min walk
schools (4)
- High Down Infant School 410m · 5 min walk
- High Down Junior School 410m · 5 min walk
- Gordano School 1645m · 21 min walk
- St Peter's Church of England Primary School 1943m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Tower Road — North Somerset60
- High View — North Somerset60
- Nore Road — North Somerset57
- Spindleberry Grove — North Somerset61
- Holland Road — North Somerset52
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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