Alpha Terrace
City of Nottingham, England
Reality check: At £270,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 66% 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: 66% 5-year growth.
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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 66% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), 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 £270,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (100) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Alpha Terrace is located in City of Nottingham, near Nottingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 357 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 169 violent offences were recorded (47% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Huntingdon Street) is 126m away. The median property price is £270,000, with exceptional growth of 66% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a significant social housing presence, with larger households suggesting families. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 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. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability. 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)
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 Alpha Terrace, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Nottingham Proprietary Bowling Green 193m · 2 min walk
- YMCA 636m · 8 min walk
- The Gym 773m · 10 min walk
hospitals (4)
- NHS Nottingham City Health Centre 923m · 12 min walk
- The Heathcoat Street Clinic 1098m · 14 min walk
- The Nottingham Centre For Transgender Health 1149m · 14 min walk
- Sk:n Clinic Mapperley Park 1369m · 17 min walk
libraries (5)
- NTU - Boots Library 552m · 7 min walk
- Nottingham Central Library 1009m · 13 min walk
- Bromley House Library 1037m · 13 min walk
- St Ann's Valley Library 1075m · 13 min walk
- Nottingham Central Library 1514m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Arboretum 245m · 3 min walk
- University Hall Garden 499m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- St Augustine's Catholic Primary and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy 787m · 10 min walk
- Sycamore Academy 793m · 10 min walk
- Bluecoat Trent Academy 848m · 11 min walk
- Carrington Primary and Nursery School 1118m · 14 min walk
- Claremont Primary and Nursery School 1261m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
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- Palmerston Gardens — City of Nottingham51
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.
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