Colchester Road
City of Nottingham, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £130,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 67% 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: 67% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£130,000).
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 67% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£130,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £130,000, but safety (15) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Colchester Road is located in City of Nottingham, near Nottingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 331 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 171 violent offences were recorded (52% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 83m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £130,000, with exceptional growth of 67% over five years. Based on 14 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 256m 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. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for 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), 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Colchester Road, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (5)
- Woodfield Road Recreation Ground 142m · 2 min walk
- Whitwell Close Open Space 385m · 5 min walk
- Moor Road Open Space 485m · 6 min walk
- The Towle Memorial Garden 590m · 7 min walk
- Broxtowe Country Park 708m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- Djanogly Strelley Academy 257m · 3 min walk
- Brocklewood Primary and Nursery School 647m · 8 min walk
- Westbury Academy 881m · 11 min walk
- Melbury Primary School 885m · 11 min walk
- Jubilee L.E.A.D. Academy 940m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Westleigh Road — City of Nottingham47
- Burlington Road — City of Nottingham47
- Saxton Avenue — City of Nottingham49
- Boswell Street — City of Nottingham48
- Underwood Mews — City of Nottingham48
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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