Brake Close
South Gloucestershire, England
Reality check: At £307,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 98% 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), 98% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (28), safety (45), or school access (65). Not ideal for children.
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), 98% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (28), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£307,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 98% over 5 years, but environment scores only 28/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Brake Close is located in South Gloucestershire, near Kingswood. Crime is around average for the area, with 107 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 44% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 207m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £307,000, with exceptional growth of 98% over five years. Based on 34 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability.
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 Brake Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Longwell Green Leisure Centre 772m · 10 min walk
- Ministry of Fitness 922m · 12 min walk
hospitals (1)
- Bristol Chiropractic Clinic 1629m · 20 min walk
libraries (2)
- Cadbury Heath 1333m · 17 min walk
- Hanham 1493m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Kingswood Park 725m · 9 min walk
- Payne Green 740m · 9 min walk
- Coronation Park 1397m · 18 min walk
- Siston Common 1460m · 18 min walk
- Siston Common 1484m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- The Park Primary School 672m · 8 min walk
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School 767m · 10 min walk
- Barrs Court Primary School 896m · 11 min walk
- Beacon Rise Primary School 929m · 12 min walk
- New Horizons Learning Centre 1095m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
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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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