Union Drift
Breckland, Norfolk, England
Reality check: At £241,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 77% 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: 77% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (35), safety (45), or school access (60). Not ideal for children.
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: 77% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £241,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (60) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Union Drift is located in Breckland, near Dereham, Norfolk. Crime is around average for the area, with 117 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 56% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 796m away. The median property price is £241,500, with exceptional growth of 77% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. 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 6% 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)
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: 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 Union Drift, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Dereham Hockey Club 375m · 5 min walk
- New Revolution Health & Fitness Club 1131m · 14 min walk
hospitals (2)
- WestField Center 1431m · 18 min walk
- Dereham Hospital 1459m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Neatherd Moor - Open Access Land 534m · 7 min walk
- Moorgate Recreation Ground 1640m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- King's Park Infant School, Dereham 1073m · 13 min walk
- Northgate High School 1341m · 17 min walk
- Dereham Church of England Infant and Nursery Academy 1389m · 17 min walk
- Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School 1751m · 22 min walk
- Fred Nicholson School 1751m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Oyster Meadow — Breckland50
- Neatherd Moor — Breckland49
- Pavilion Way — Breckland51
- Fox Road — Breckland51
- Moorgate Road — 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.