Englewood Close
City of Leicester, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (below average), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
This street scores below average across all buyer profiles. Consider carefully.
Safety score of 25 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%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£0) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Englewood Close is located in City of Leicester, near Leicester. Crime is a significant concern, with 354 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 138 violent offences were recorded (39% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 163m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. Properties here change hands infrequently. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. Overall, this street scores 43 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Englewood Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 447m · 6 min walk
- Abbey Sports & Leisure Club 744m · 9 min walk
- The Gym 1406m · 18 min walk
hospitals (2)
- CHEC Leicester 1579m · 20 min walk
- Haymarket Health 1640m · 20 min walk
libraries (3)
- Fosse Library 1133m · 14 min walk
- Belgrave Library 1718m · 22 min walk
- Leicester Central Library 1985m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Abbey Park 843m · 10 min walk
- The Rally Community Park 1139m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Fosse Mead Primary Academy 669m · 8 min walk
- Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School 744m · 9 min walk
- Slater Primary School 790m · 10 min walk
- English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy 924m · 12 min walk
- Wolsey House Primary School 1097m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
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Data Transparency
View all data sources
- 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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