Forest Street
Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £113,500 with hot market liquidity. Strong 20% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. However, car dependency limits the tenant pool and long-term upside.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 20% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£113,500). But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.
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%
Decent connectivity, but transport (30) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 20% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£113,500). But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, car dependency reduces independence.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £113,500, but transport (30) means car needed and safety (25) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Forest Street is located in Ashfield, near Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 696 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 226 violent offences were recorded (32% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 12 facilities within walking distance, including cafe (3), bank (2), and atm (1). The closest is NatWest (bank, 20m). The nearest transport stop is 118m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £113,500, with strong growth of 20% over five years. Based on 61 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. 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 233m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 16% within its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Forest Street, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (3)
- Sutton Lawn 662m · 8 min walk
- Stoneyford Road Recreation Ground 866m · 11 min walk
- Rookery Park 1582m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Sutton Community Academy 233m · 3 min walk
- Priestsic Primary and Nursery School 362m · 4 min walk
- Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School 802m · 10 min walk
- Forest Glade Primary School 907m · 11 min walk
- Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy 1212m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
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- Low Street — Ashfield54
- Outram Street — Ashfield52
- Portland Close — Ashfield55
- Francis Court — Ashfield56
- Parliament Street — Ashfield49
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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