Kingsholme Road
South Gloucestershire, England
Reality check: At £228,500, 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: liquid market (score 90), 25% 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%
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), 25% 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%
Price (£228,500) 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
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Kingsholme Road is located in South Gloucestershire, near Kingswood. Crime is a significant concern, with 361 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 193 violent offences were recorded (53% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 221m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £228,500, with strong growth of 25% over five years. Based on 38 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. 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 42 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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
Terraced | 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 Kingsholme Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Kingswood Leisure Centre 852m · 11 min walk
- Ministry of Fitness 868m · 11 min walk
hospitals (1)
- Bristol Chiropractic Clinic 1956m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Kingswood Park 702m · 9 min walk
- Siston Common 1604m · 20 min walk
- Staple Hill War Memorial 1799m · 22 min walk
- Page Park 1883m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- St Stephen's Infant School 618m · 8 min walk
- St Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell 618m · 8 min walk
- Soundwell Academy 693m · 9 min walk
- The Park Primary School 770m · 10 min walk
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School 788m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
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- Woodland Terrace — South Gloucestershire42
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.