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Kelso Gardens

City of Nottingham, England

Residential Mixed character Transport-oriented Risk: Medium Yield investment Low confidence

Reality check: Affordable entry at £177,500 with stable market liquidity. Strong 11% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: InvestorsExcellent

Strong case: 11% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£177,500).

Families
Fair

Workable for families, but safety (30) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Good

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%

Investors
Excellent

Strong case: 11% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£177,500).

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (30).

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Good

Good entry point at £177,500, but safety (30) needs consideration.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

59
Liveability Score
Top 16% in City of NottinghamTop 11% nationally
Low confidence Based on only 12 transactions (limited sample), 5 data sources

How Life Works Here

Kelso Gardens is located in City of Nottingham, near Nottingham. Crime rates are above average, with 294 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 44% of reports. 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 (Meadows Way West Tram Stop) is 79m away. The median property price is £177,500, with moderate growth of 11% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 385m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (river flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. This street may particularly suit property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 59 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 16% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Below Average (30)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Below Average (30)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (100)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Excellent (75)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (80)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Good (60)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (75)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Fair (50)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£177,500
Median Price
12
Transactions (2015–2026)
+10.6%
5-Year Price Trend

Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable

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 Kelso Gardens, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (2)

hospitals (3)

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libraries (5)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (4)

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Transport Links

Meadows Way West Tram Stop metro_station79m
Meadows Way West Tram Stop rail_station82m
Meadows Way West Tram Stop tram_stop83m
Portal Business Park bus_stop101m
Beardsley Gardens bus_stop116m
Castle Bridge Road bus_stop156m
Wilford Road bus_stop180m
Queens Walk Tram Stop rail_station351m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources
68% data uniqueness
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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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.

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