Church Drive
City of Nottingham, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £179,950 with hot market liquidity. Strong 47% 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), 47% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£179,950).
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 47% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£179,950).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £179,950, but safety (25) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Church Drive is located in City of Nottingham, near Nottingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 449 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 151 violent offences were recorded (34% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Carrington Community Garden (garden, 44m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 197m away. The median property price is £179,950, with strong growth of 47% over five years. Based on 33 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 258m 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. 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: hot
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 Church Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Djanogly Community Leisure Centre 1090m · 14 min walk
- The Gym 1149m · 14 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Sk:n Clinic Mapperley Park 132m · 2 min walk
- Priory Hospital Nottingham 1498m · 19 min walk
- City Hospital 1716m · 22 min walk
- Duncan Macmillan House 1717m · 22 min walk
- Hopewood 1849m · 23 min walk
libraries (5)
- Sherwood Library 665m · 8 min walk
- Hyson Green Library 1739m · 22 min walk
- St Ann's Valley Library 1783m · 22 min walk
- NTU - Boots Library 1899m · 24 min walk
- Basford Library 1979m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Sherwood Community Food Gardens 1157m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Carrington Primary and Nursery School 258m · 3 min walk
- Claremont Primary and Nursery School 433m · 5 min walk
- Bluecoat Trent Academy 531m · 7 min walk
- Djanogly Sherwood Academy 661m · 8 min walk
- Nottingham Free School 705m · 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.
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