Ashford Road
South Gloucestershire, England
Reality check: At £267,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 22% 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: 22% 5-year growth.
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: 22% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £267,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Ashford Road is located in South Gloucestershire, near Patchway. Crime is a significant concern, with 484 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 298 violent offences were recorded (62% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Patchway Roundabout) is 152m away. The median property price is £267,500, with strong growth of 22% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 348m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability. 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)
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: stable
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 Ashford Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Village Gym Bristol 883m · 11 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1687m · 21 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Bristol Centre for Enablement 1325m · 17 min walk
- Bath Fertility 1343m · 17 min walk
- North Bristol Community Diagnostic Centre 1607m · 20 min walk
libraries (2)
- Patchway 294m · 4 min walk
- Bradley Stoke 1971m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Scott Park 493m · 6 min walk
- Little Stoke Park 831m · 10 min walk
- The Tumps 936m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Charlton Wood Primary Academy 349m · 4 min walk
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School 555m · 7 min walk
- Callicroft Primary School 731m · 9 min walk
- Coniston Primary School 1126m · 14 min walk
- St Chad's Patchway CofE Primary School 1156m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Southsea Road — South Gloucestershire49
- Ravenscourt Road — South Gloucestershire49
- Redfield Road — South Gloucestershire49
- Elm Park — South Gloucestershire50
- Skinners Croft — South Gloucestershire50
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.