Blue Bell Hill Road
City of Nottingham, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £131,250 with hot market liquidity. Strong 46% 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: liquid market (score 90), 46% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£131,250).
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 46% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£131,250).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £131,250, but safety (25) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Blue Bell Hill Road is located in City of Nottingham, near Nottingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 312 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 113 violent offences were recorded (36% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 120m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £131,250, with strong growth of 46% over five years. Based on 36 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 16 schools within 2 km, 14 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 79m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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
Property Market
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Blue Bell Hill Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- K K Sports and Leisure Centre 613m · 8 min walk
- Crossfit Nottingham Ltd. 838m · 10 min walk
- Mapperley Sports Village 1359m · 17 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Stonebridge Centre 575m · 7 min walk
- Thorneywood 924m · 12 min walk
- Priory Hospital Nottingham 964m · 12 min walk
- Sneinton Health Centre 1317m · 16 min walk
libraries (5)
- St Ann's Valley Library 504m · 6 min walk
- Bakersfield Library 1083m · 14 min walk
- The Dales Centre 1088m · 14 min walk
- Wells Road library 1197m · 15 min walk
- Sneinton Library 1411m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Isaiah's Place (sensory garden) 270m · 3 min walk
- Rocket Park 459m · 6 min walk
- Pearmain Park 745m · 9 min walk
- Oliver's Heritage Display Garden 760m · 10 min walk
- King Edward Park 935m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Our Lady & St Edward Primary & Nursery Catholic Voluntary Academy 79m · 1 min walk
- Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School 260m · 3 min walk
- St Ann's Well Academy 409m · 5 min walk
- Hogarth Academy 656m · 8 min walk
- Edale Rise Primary & Nursery School 972m · 12 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.
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