Glencairn Drive
City of Nottingham, England
Reality check: At £235,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 41% 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: 41% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (40) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 41% 5-year growth.
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 at £235,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Glencairn Drive is located in City of Nottingham, near Nottingham. Crime is around average for the area, with 221 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Pizza Plus (fast food, 62m). The nearest transport stop is 89m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £235,000, with strong growth of 41% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 13 schools within 2 km, 13 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 157m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 11% within its district.
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
Detached | Freehold | 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Glencairn Drive, with detailed information for each.
libraries (2)
- Aspley Library 1294m · 16 min walk
- Bilborough Library 1766m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Woodfield Road Recreation Ground 1094m · 14 min walk
- Broxtowe Country Park 1409m · 18 min walk
- Quarry Holes Nature Reserve 1419m · 18 min walk
- Lambourne Drive Childrens Playground 1556m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- St Teresa's Catholic Primary School 157m · 2 min walk
- Bluecoat Primary Academy 490m · 6 min walk
- The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy 631m · 8 min walk
- Jubilee L.E.A.D. Academy 649m · 8 min walk
- Bluecoat Beechdale Academy 657m · 8 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Ashdale Road — City of Nottingham57
- Kevin Road — City of Nottingham59
- Shoreswood Close — City of Nottingham56
- Weedon Close — City of Nottingham54
- Landcroft Crescent — City of Nottingham56
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.