Columbine Close
Breckland, Norfolk, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (good), least for young professionals (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but transport (10) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but transport (10) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Poor transport (10) and walkability (25). This is not a convenient base for work.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 55). and weak transport (10) narrows demand.
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 £125,000 with transport trade-offs.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Transport score 10/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.
Low walkability (25) and transport (10) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.
Transport score 10/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
Columbine Close is located in Breckland, near Thetford, Norfolk. Crime levels are below the local average (24 incidents in 12 months). No burglaries were recorded in the latest period. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest public transport is 1,244m away. The median property price is £125,000, though prices have fallen 36% over five years. Based on 18 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 491m away. The profile suggests appeal to both families and retirees. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 5% 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: warm
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 Columbine Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- New Revolution 1166m · 15 min walk
- Cue Masters 1167m · 15 min walk
- Snap Fitness 1242m · 16 min walk
- Body Concept Gym 1692m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- The Willows Open Space 420m · 5 min walk
- Lower Melford Common 536m · 7 min walk
- Upper Melford Common 604m · 8 min walk
- Cloverfield Water Meadows 684m · 8 min walk
- Blakeney Meadows 1125m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Admirals Academy 492m · 6 min walk
- Raleigh Infant Academy 492m · 6 min walk
- Drake Primary School 730m · 9 min walk
- The Thetford Academy 953m · 12 min walk
- Queensway Junior Academy 1665m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Harebell Close — Breckland52
- Fennel Way — Breckland49
- Lydgate Close — Breckland50
- Lowick Close — Breckland50
- Wright Drive — Breckland51
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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