Upper Church Road
North Somerset, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £136,000 with hot market liquidity. Strong 12% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family appeal narrows demand to singles and couples.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 12% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£136,000).
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 12% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£136,000).
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%
Good entry point at £136,000, but safety (15) needs consideration.
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.
Family score 30 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Upper Church Road is located in North Somerset, near Weston-super-Mare. Crime is a significant concern, with 312 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 181 violent offences were recorded (58% of total). 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 82m away. The median property price is £136,000, with moderate growth of 12% over five years. Based on 111 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability, above 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | 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 Upper Church Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Anytime Fitness 849m · 11 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Sensory Garden 148m · 2 min walk
- Grove Park 206m · 3 min walk
- Jill's Garden 245m · 3 min walk
- Shrubbery Park 261m · 3 min walk
- Parade Park 684m · 8 min walk
schools (4)
- Christ Church Church of England Primary School 878m · 11 min walk
- Walliscote Primary School 971m · 12 min walk
- Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School 1294m · 16 min walk
- Ashcombe Primary School 1674m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
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- Knightstone Road — North Somerset43
- Royal Crescent — North Somerset48
- Shrubbery Walk West — North Somerset48
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- South Road — North Somerset46
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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