Woodward Drive
South Gloucestershire, England
Reality check: At £217,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 33% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family appeal narrows demand to singles and couples.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 33% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 25 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: 33% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£217,000) 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
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 35 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Woodward Drive is located in South Gloucestershire, near Kingswood. Crime is a significant concern, with 345 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 107 violent offences were recorded (31% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 44m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £217,000, with strong growth of 33% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 390m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 42 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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), 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 6 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 Woodward Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Longwell Green Leisure Centre 735m · 9 min walk
- Ministry of Fitness 1928m · 24 min walk
hospitals (1)
- Bristol Chiropractic Clinic 1843m · 23 min walk
libraries (2)
- Cadbury Heath 702m · 9 min walk
- Hanham 1604m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Payne Green 544m · 7 min walk
- Millenium Shrub Garden 784m · 10 min walk
- Jubilee Park 922m · 12 min walk
- Coronation Park 943m · 12 min walk
- Willsbridge Valley Local Nature Reserve 1177m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Barrs Court Primary School 391m · 5 min walk
- Parkwall Primary School 590m · 7 min walk
- Longwell Green Primary School 813m · 10 min walk
- Cadbury Heath Primary School 1152m · 14 min walk
- The Park Primary School 1941m · 24 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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