Dowson Street
City of Nottingham, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 96% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 96% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £109,500, 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
Dowson Street is located in City of Nottingham, near Nottingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 312 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 113 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 nearest transport stop is 73m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £109,500, with exceptional growth of 96% over five years. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 16 schools within 2 km, 14 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 43m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 42 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 4 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Dowson Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- K K Sports and Leisure Centre 567m · 7 min walk
- Crossfit Nottingham Ltd. 799m · 10 min walk
- Mapperley Sports Village 1418m · 18 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Stonebridge Centre 518m · 6 min walk
- Thorneywood 956m · 12 min walk
- Priory Hospital Nottingham 1024m · 13 min walk
- Sneinton Health Centre 1268m · 16 min walk
libraries (5)
- St Ann's Valley Library 520m · 6 min walk
- The Dales Centre 1028m · 13 min walk
- Bakersfield Library 1055m · 13 min walk
- Wells Road library 1246m · 16 min walk
- Sneinton Library 1351m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Pearmain Park 780m · 10 min walk
- King Edward Park 884m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Our Lady & St Edward Primary & Nursery Catholic Voluntary Academy 43m · 0 min walk
- Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School 218m · 3 min walk
- St Ann's Well Academy 462m · 6 min walk
- Hogarth Academy 659m · 8 min walk
- Edale Rise Primary & Nursery School 912m · 11 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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