The Old Orchard
South Gloucestershire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £197,500 with warm market liquidity. Strong 32% 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 70), 32% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£197,500).
Safety score of 30 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 70), 32% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£197,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Affordable at £197,500, but limited services (30) and safety (30) limit overall appeal.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
The Old Orchard is located in South Gloucestershire, near Mangotsfield. Crime rates are above average, with 189 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 42% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 101m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £197,500, with strong growth of 32% over five years. Based on 21 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 457m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: warm
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 The Old Orchard, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Downend Sports Centre 1430m · 18 min walk
- Snap Fitness 1604m · 20 min walk
hospitals (1)
- Leap Valley Medical Centre 1476m · 18 min walk
libraries (2)
- Emersons Green 1342m · 17 min walk
- Staple Hill 1552m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Pomphrey Hill Open Space 550m · 7 min walk
- Page Park 1206m · 15 min walk
- Staple Hill War Memorial 1255m · 16 min walk
- Siston Common 1288m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Mangotsfield School 457m · 6 min walk
- Barley Close Community Primary School 775m · 10 min walk
- Emersons Green Primary School 1148m · 14 min walk
- Downend School 1233m · 15 min walk
- Kings' Forest Primary School 1363m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Leicester Square — South Gloucestershire45
- Junction Way — South Gloucestershire45
- Tarragon Place — South Gloucestershire45
- Southey Avenue — South Gloucestershire45
- Dragon Road — South Gloucestershire45
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.