Castle Boulevard
City of Nottingham, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 11% 5-year growth.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
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: liquid market (score 90), 11% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £243,000 — 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%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Castle Boulevard is located in City of Nottingham, near Nottingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 668 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 232 violent offences were recorded (35% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. 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 (ATS) is 241m away. The median property price is £243,000, with moderate growth of 11% over five years. Based on 109 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. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transit-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This street may particularly suit property investors. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 53/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 46/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | 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 Castle Boulevard, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- PureGym 321m · 4 min walk
- Park Tennis Club 492m · 6 min walk
- County Ground 716m · 9 min walk
- M10 813m · 10 min walk
hospitals (4)
- NHS Nottingham City Health Centre 943m · 12 min walk
- The Health Shop 1344m · 17 min walk
- The Nottingham Centre For Transgender Health 1345m · 17 min walk
- Newmedica 1461m · 18 min walk
libraries (5)
- Nottingham Central Library 863m · 11 min walk
- Bromley House Library 880m · 11 min walk
- Nottingham Central Library 881m · 11 min walk
- NTU - Boots Library 1245m · 16 min walk
- Manuscripts and Special Collections 1273m · 16 min walk
schools (4)
- Welbeck Primary School 724m · 9 min walk
- Edna G. Olds Academy 879m · 11 min walk
- Denewood Academy 1544m · 19 min walk
- Unity Academy 1544m · 19 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Lenton Road — City of Nottingham46
- Roden Street — City of Nottingham47
- Peveril Drive — City of Nottingham45
- Tattershall Drive — City of Nottingham53
- Rock Street — City of Nottingham41
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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