Theatre Street
Breckland, Norfolk, England
Reality check: At £207,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 28% 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), 28% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 30 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 60, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 28% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £207,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (60) or environment (69) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Theatre Street is located in Breckland, near Dereham, Norfolk. Crime rates are above average, with 213 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 62% of reports. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Theatre Royal Pharmacy (pharmacy, 56m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 639m away. The median property price is £207,500, with strong growth of 28% over five years. Based on 57 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 113m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 9% 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
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 Theatre Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- New Revolution Health & Fitness Club 362m · 4 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Dereham Hospital 726m · 9 min walk
- WestField Center 786m · 10 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Fleece Meadow 422m · 5 min walk
- Queen Mothers Garden 453m · 6 min walk
- Ellenor Fenn Garden 464m · 6 min walk
- Quebec Park 888m · 11 min walk
- Dereham Commonland 890m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- King's Park Infant School, Dereham 113m · 1 min walk
- Dereham Church of England Infant and Nursery Academy 473m · 6 min walk
- Northgate High School 509m · 6 min walk
- Dereham Church of England Junior Academy 1091m · 14 min walk
- Grove House Infant and Nursery School 1091m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
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- St Nicholas Street — Breckland50
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- Lime Tree Close — 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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