Cosby Road
City of Nottingham, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
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.
How Life Works Here
Cosby Road is located in City of Nottingham, near Nottingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 751 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 310 violent offences were recorded (41% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 5 facilities within walking distance, including clothes (1), dentist (1), and fast_food (1). The closest is Asim Chemists (pharmacy, 59m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 204m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 13 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 453m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 51 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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Cosby Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Swings 995m · 12 min walk
- Crossfit Nottingham Ltd. 1003m · 12 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Sneinton Health Centre 595m · 7 min walk
- Stonebridge Centre 1005m · 13 min walk
- The Lace Market Clinic 1103m · 14 min walk
libraries (5)
- Sneinton Library 176m · 2 min walk
- The Dales Centre 764m · 10 min walk
- Meadows Library 1532m · 19 min walk
- St Ann's Valley Library 1630m · 20 min walk
- Bakersfield Library 1679m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- King Edward Park 732m · 9 min walk
- Victoria Park 1167m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy 454m · 6 min walk
- William Booth Primary and Nursery School 495m · 6 min walk
- Sneinton St Stephen's CofE Primary School 497m · 6 min walk
- Edale Rise Primary & Nursery School 775m · 10 min walk
- Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School 1350m · 17 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.