High Pavement
Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £149,950 with hot market liquidity. Strong 43% 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), 43% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£149,950).
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 50, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 43% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£149,950).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £149,950, but safety (25) needs consideration.
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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
High Pavement is located in Ashfield, near Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 349 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 108 violent offences were recorded (31% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Fortune House (fast food, 62m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 30m away. The median property price is £149,950, with strong growth of 43% over five years. Based on 36 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 125m 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 45 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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), 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
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 High Pavement, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (5)
- St Mary's Memorial Gardens 549m · 7 min walk
- Sutton Lawn 747m · 9 min walk
- The Lawn Nature Area 926m · 12 min walk
- Stoneyford Road Recreation Ground 1217m · 15 min walk
- Rookery Park 1505m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- Sutton Community Academy 126m · 2 min walk
- Priestsic Primary and Nursery School 698m · 9 min walk
- Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy 864m · 11 min walk
- Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School 1010m · 13 min walk
- Forest Glade Primary School 1224m · 15 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.
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