St Albans Road
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 — walkable. But limited nearby services (32).
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
St Albans Road is located in City of Leicester, near Leicester. Crime is a significant concern, with 321 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 150 violent offences were recorded (47% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Cameron's Cutz (hairdresser, 35m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Hamilton Street) is 55m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 16 schools within 2 km, 15 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 217m away. 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 53 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 12% 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 St Albans Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Leicester Squash Club 564m · 7 min walk
- PureGym 869m · 11 min walk
- Danielle Brown Sports Centre 1043m · 13 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Leicester Sports Medicine Clinic 838m · 10 min walk
- CHEC Leicester 1595m · 20 min walk
- Skintique Clinic 1751m · 22 min walk
libraries (4)
- Highfields Library 660m · 8 min walk
- David Wilson Library 915m · 11 min walk
- Knighton Library 1165m · 15 min walk
- St Matthews Library 1395m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Old Horse Beer Garden 264m · 3 min walk
- Prebend Gardens 502m · 6 min walk
- Victoria Park 530m · 7 min walk
- St Mary’s Triangle 725m · 9 min walk
- Garendon Street Park 1025m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Medway Community Primary School 217m · 3 min walk
- Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy 423m · 5 min walk
- Uplands Infant School 423m · 5 min walk
- Sparkenhoe Community Primary School 445m · 6 min walk
- Moat Community College 714m · 9 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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