Waterloo Street
North Somerset, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £165,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 19% 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: 19% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£165,000).
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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 19% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£165,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £165,000, 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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Waterloo 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. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is post_office (post office, 27m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Waterloo Street) is 52m away. The median property price is £165,000, with strong growth of 19% over five years. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 445m away. 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 property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 50 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
Other | Freehold | 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 Waterloo Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Anytime Fitness 492m · 6 min walk
- PureGym 1786m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Jill's Garden 280m · 4 min walk
- Grove Park 292m · 4 min walk
- Sensory Garden 313m · 4 min walk
- Alexandra Parade Gardens 388m · 5 min walk
- Parade Park 424m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- Christ Church Church of England Primary School 446m · 6 min walk
- Walliscote Primary School 587m · 7 min walk
- Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School 964m · 12 min walk
- Ashcombe Primary School 1265m · 16 min walk
- Hans Price Academy 1558m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Meadow Street — North Somerset50
- North Street — North Somerset50
- Palmer Street — North Somerset50
- Baker Street — North Somerset49
- Alfred Street — 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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