Hinchin Brook
City of Nottingham, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £189,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 47% 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: 47% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£189,000).
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 60, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 47% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£189,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £189,000, 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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Hinchin Brook is located in City of Nottingham, near Nottingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 348 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 116 violent offences were recorded (33% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Sonnets Cafe (cafe, 99m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 226m away. The median property price is £189,000, with strong growth of 47% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 13 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 482m away. 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 45 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 6 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 Hinchin Brook, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- At1 Space 499m · 6 min walk
- JD Gyms 626m · 8 min walk
- Nottingham Strong 693m · 9 min walk
- The Gym 856m · 11 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Harris Hair Transplant UK 850m · 11 min walk
- Queens Medical Centre 1134m · 14 min walk
- NHS Treatment Centre 1221m · 15 min walk
- NHS Nottingham City Health Centre 1715m · 21 min walk
libraries (4)
- Radford-Lenton Library 154m · 2 min walk
- Radford Lenton Library 269m · 3 min walk
- Djanogly Learning Resource Centre 678m · 8 min walk
- Hyson Green Library 1349m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Sandpiper Way Open Space 56m · 1 min walk
- Radford Recreation Ground 394m · 5 min walk
- Lenton Recreation Ground 448m · 6 min walk
- Forster Street Play Area 559m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre 483m · 6 min walk
- Radford Primary School Academy 485m · 6 min walk
- Edna G. Olds Academy 563m · 7 min walk
- Mellers Primary School 822m · 10 min walk
- Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School 922m · 12 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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