Elm Grove
City of Kingston upon Hull, England
Reality check: Significant weaknesses across safety, access, or environment. Approach with caution. Best suited for investors (fair), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 6% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 6% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (27), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £62,000, but safety (30) needs consideration and environment (27) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Prices grew 6% over 5 years, but environment scores only 27/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Elm Grove is located in City of Kingston upon Hull, near Kingston upon Hull. Crime rates are above average, with 191 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 51% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 123m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £62,000, with moderate growth of 6% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river and sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 39 out of 100 for liveability.
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 5 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 Elm Grove, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Rockcity Climbing 1504m · 19 min walk
- Fit24 1769m · 22 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Miranda House 1399m · 18 min walk
- Hull Royal Infirmary 1669m · 21 min walk
libraries (4)
- Avenues Library 812m · 10 min walk
- Carnegie Heritage Centre 861m · 11 min walk
- Fred Moore Library 1392m · 17 min walk
- Gipsyville Library 1893m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- West Park 892m · 11 min walk
- Amy Johnson Square 1180m · 15 min walk
- Collingwood Park 1684m · 21 min walk
- Peter Pan Park 1869m · 23 min walk
- Peel Street Park 1885m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Paisley Primary School 590m · 7 min walk
- Wheeler Primary School 886m · 11 min walk
- Thoresby Primary School 979m · 12 min walk
- Francis Askew Primary School 1610m · 20 min walk
- Kelvin Hall School 1677m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
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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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