Halford Street
City of Leicester, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Safety score of 15 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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Halford Street is located in City of Leicester, near Leicester. Crime is a significant concern, with 805 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 369 violent offences were recorded (46% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is an ATM at 15m. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 64m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 10% within its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Halford Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- PureGym 334m · 4 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Haymarket Health 274m · 3 min walk
- CHEC Leicester 593m · 7 min walk
- Leicester Royal Infirmary 1001m · 12 min walk
- Leicester Sports Medicine Clinic 1850m · 23 min walk
libraries (4)
- Leicester Central Library 270m · 3 min walk
- St Matthews Library 814m · 10 min walk
- Highfields Library 1069m · 13 min walk
- David Wilson Library 1635m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Town Hall Square 224m · 3 min walk
- Leicester Cathedral Gardens 513m · 6 min walk
- Museum Square Park 619m · 8 min walk
- Prebend Gardens 700m · 9 min walk
- Staff Secret Garden 856m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Moat Community College 696m · 9 min walk
- Sparkenhoe Community Primary School 813m · 10 min walk
- The Children's Hospital School 985m · 12 min walk
- Slater Primary School 1159m · 14 min walk
- Hazel Community Primary School 1306m · 16 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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