Spa Common
Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £120,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 136% 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: 136% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£120,000).
Workable for families, but safety (30) and school access (50) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 70, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 136% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£120,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £120,000, but safety (30) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Spa Common is located in Bassetlaw, near Retford, Nottinghamshire. Crime rates are above average, with 290 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 40% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 168m away. The median property price is £120,000, with exceptional growth of 136% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. 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 123m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (river flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 15% within its district.
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 9 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 Spa Common, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Snap Fitness 569m · 7 min walk
libraries (2)
- Denman Public Library 437m · 6 min walk
- Retford 446m · 6 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Spa Common 57m · 1 min walk
- Bassetlaw Museum (Amcott House) 142m · 2 min walk
- Floral Display Garden 501m · 6 min walk
- Rock and Water Garden 505m · 6 min walk
- Goodwin Hall Garden 531m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy 124m · 2 min walk
- Thrumpton Primary Academy 1020m · 13 min walk
- St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 1032m · 13 min walk
- Bracken Lane Primary Academy 1124m · 14 min walk
- Carr Hill Primary and Nursery School 1151m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Grove Street — Bassetlaw51
- Carolgate — Bassetlaw49
- Arlington Way — Bassetlaw49
- Beardsall's Row — Bassetlaw49
- Kirke Street — Bassetlaw48
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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