Forde Close
South Gloucestershire, England
Reality check: At £275,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 25% 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: 25% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
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: 25% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£275,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Forde Close is located in South Gloucestershire, near Kingswood. Crime levels are below the local average (75 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 84m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £275,000, with strong growth of 25% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 190m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 13% within its district.
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 9 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Forde Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Longwell Green Leisure Centre 480m · 6 min walk
- Ministry of Fitness 1472m · 18 min walk
hospitals (1)
- Bristol Chiropractic Clinic 1711m · 21 min walk
libraries (2)
- Cadbury Heath 742m · 9 min walk
- Hanham 1500m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Payne Green 86m · 1 min walk
- Coronation Park 901m · 11 min walk
- Jubilee Park 1039m · 13 min walk
- Millenium Shrub Garden 1363m · 17 min walk
- Kingswood Park 1426m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- Barrs Court Primary School 190m · 2 min walk
- Parkwall Primary School 631m · 8 min walk
- Cadbury Heath Primary School 819m · 10 min walk
- The Park Primary School 1384m · 17 min walk
- Longwell Green Primary School 1388m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Sibland Way — South Gloucestershire57
- Causley Drive — South Gloucestershire57
- Bayleys Drive — South Gloucestershire56
- Craven Way — South Gloucestershire57
- Footshill Road — South Gloucestershire56
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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