Bulrush Close
Breckland, Norfolk, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £184,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 68% 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: 68% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£184,000). But transport (20) may limit tenant pool.
Workable for families, but transport (20) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Poor transport (20) and walkability (25). This is not a convenient base for work.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 68% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£184,000). But transport (20) may limit tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But car dependency reduces independence, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £184,000 with transport trade-offs.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Transport score 20/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.
Low walkability (25) and transport (20) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.
Transport score 20/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
Bulrush Close is located in Breckland, near Dereham, Norfolk. Crime levels are below the local average (44 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest public transport is 1,444m away. The median property price is £184,000, with exceptional growth of 68% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. This street may particularly suit property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 10% 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 8 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 Bulrush Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- New Revolution Health & Fitness Club 1211m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Scarning Fen 490m · 6 min walk
- Dereham Commonland 582m · 7 min walk
- Moorgate Recreation Ground 943m · 12 min walk
- Queen Mothers Garden 1019m · 13 min walk
- Rush Meadow 1561m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School 715m · 9 min walk
- Dereham Church of England Junior Academy 778m · 10 min walk
- Grove House Infant and Nursery School 778m · 10 min walk
- Dereham Church of England Infant and Nursery Academy 988m · 12 min walk
- King's Park Infant School, Dereham 1496m · 19 min walk
Transport Links
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- Brook Grove — Breckland50
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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