Gadd Street
City of Nottingham, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. It works for professionals who prioritise location above all else. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 113% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£164,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £164,000, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Gadd Street is located in City of Nottingham, near Nottingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 606 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 209 violent offences were recorded (34% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Southey Street H&R) is 149m away. The median property price is £164,000, with exceptional growth of 113% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transit-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 54/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 47/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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 | Leasehold | Market: stable
Based on 8 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Gadd Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Gym 706m · 9 min walk
- Djanogly Community Leisure Centre 748m · 9 min walk
- County Ground 933m · 12 min walk
hospitals (3)
- NHS Nottingham City Health Centre 1267m · 16 min walk
- The Nottingham Centre For Transgender Health 1819m · 23 min walk
- Sk:n Clinic Mapperley Park 1902m · 24 min walk
libraries (5)
- Hyson Green Library 430m · 5 min walk
- Radford Lenton Library 903m · 11 min walk
- NTU - Boots Library 966m · 12 min walk
- Radford-Lenton Library 1074m · 13 min walk
- Nottingham Central Library 1308m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Independent Street Park 266m · 3 min walk
- Boulevard Gardens 436m · 6 min walk
- Peppers Gardens 643m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Bluecoat Bentinck Primary Academy 144m · 2 min walk
- Denewood Academy 191m · 2 min walk
- Unity Academy 191m · 2 min walk
- Mellers Primary School 413m · 5 min walk
- Scotholme Primary and Nursery School 933m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Waterloo Crescent — City of Nottingham47
- Southey Street — City of Nottingham47
- Waterloo Promenade — City of Nottingham47
- Abbey Street — City of Nottingham47
- Dunsby Close — City of Nottingham46
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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