Cottage Terrace
City of Nottingham, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £170,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 18% 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: 18% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£170,000).
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%
Transport (100) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 18% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£170,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (36). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £170,000, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
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.
How Life Works Here
Cottage Terrace is located in City of Nottingham, near Nottingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 359 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 130 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 closest is Cavanaghs Hair Salon (hairdresser, 54m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Wollaton Street) is 178m away. The median property price is £170,000, with strong growth of 18% over five years. Based on 14 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 16% within 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)
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: stable
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 Cottage Terrace, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- County Ground 218m · 3 min walk
- Park Tennis Club 382m · 5 min walk
- M10 431m · 5 min walk
hospitals (4)
- NHS Nottingham City Health Centre 513m · 6 min walk
- The Nottingham Centre For Transgender Health 1131m · 14 min walk
- The Health Shop 1133m · 14 min walk
- The Heathcoat Street Clinic 1163m · 14 min walk
libraries (5)
- NTU - Boots Library 496m · 6 min walk
- Nottingham Central Library 518m · 6 min walk
- Bromley House Library 587m · 7 min walk
- Nottingham Central Library 1058m · 13 min walk
- Hyson Green Library 1281m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Denewood Academy 711m · 9 min walk
- Unity Academy 711m · 9 min walk
- Bluecoat Bentinck Primary Academy 993m · 12 min walk
- Mellers Primary School 1002m · 12 min walk
- Edna G. Olds Academy 1113m · 14 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.