Bedford Grove
City of Nottingham, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
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%
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 38% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£190,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £190,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
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.
Family score 35 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Bedford Grove is located in City of Nottingham, near Nottingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 367 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 245 violent offences were recorded (67% of total). Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Golla (convenience, 24m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Bedford Grove) is 58m away. The median property price is £190,000, with strong growth of 38% over five years. Based on 19 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 10 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 young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 13% 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)
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
Detached | Freehold | Market: warm
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Bedford Grove, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- Highbury Hospital 323m · 4 min walk
- NHS Health Point 1314m · 16 min walk
- City Hospital 1914m · 24 min walk
libraries (4)
- Bulwell Riverside Library 952m · 12 min walk
- Basford Library 1099m · 14 min walk
- Southglade Park Library 1215m · 15 min walk
- Aspley Library 1430m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Vernon Park 946m · 12 min walk
- Bulwell Bogs 998m · 12 min walk
- Stockhill Park 1077m · 14 min walk
- Quarry Holes Nature Reserve 1254m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Southwark Primary School 569m · 7 min walk
- Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School 594m · 7 min walk
- Cantrell Primary and Nursery School 1052m · 13 min walk
- Old Basford School 1064m · 13 min walk
- Ellis Guilford School 1290m · 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.