Wadham Street
North Somerset, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (100) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
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%
Transport (100) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Affordable at £112,000 with decent transport (100) and services (65). Good first step.
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
Wadham Street is located in North Somerset, near Weston-super-Mare. Crime is a significant concern, with 498 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 284 violent offences were recorded (57% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is High Street Post Office (post office, 48m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Weston College) is 87m away. The median property price is £112,000, though prices have fallen 19% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. 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. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (sea flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 14% within 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: stable
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 Wadham Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Anytime Fitness 565m · 7 min walk
- PureGym 1942m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Sensory Garden 170m · 2 min walk
- Grove Park 191m · 2 min walk
- Jill's Garden 205m · 3 min walk
- Parade Park 433m · 5 min walk
- Alexandra Parade Gardens 531m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- Christ Church Church of England Primary School 619m · 8 min walk
- Walliscote Primary School 681m · 8 min walk
- Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School 1028m · 13 min walk
- Ashcombe Primary School 1436m · 18 min walk
- Hans Price Academy 1705m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- South Parade — North Somerset45
- Market Lane — North Somerset53
- Oxford Street — North Somerset50
- St James Street — North Somerset50
- Alexandra Parade — North Somerset50
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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