Lawley Avenue
City of Nottingham, England
Reality check: At £229,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 52% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 52% 5-year growth.
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%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 52% 5-year growth.
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%
Possible first step at £229,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (100) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
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.
Family score 25 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Lawley Avenue is located in City of Nottingham, near Nottingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 362 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 139 violent offences were recorded (38% of total). 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 (Charles Avenue) is 118m away. The median property price is £229,000, with exceptional growth of 52% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. The surrounding LSOA is densely populated, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 1 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability. 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 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 Lawley Avenue, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- Queens Medical Centre 1926m · 24 min walk
- Harris Hair Transplant UK 1970m · 25 min walk
- NHS Treatment Centre 1999m · 25 min walk
libraries (3)
- Hallward Library 960m · 12 min walk
- George Green Library 1429m · 18 min walk
- Wollaton Library 1617m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Lenton Abbey Park 238m · 3 min walk
- Lenton House Grounds 652m · 8 min walk
- Wollaton Hall Formal Garden 973m · 12 min walk
- Botanic Garden 1069m · 13 min walk
schools (3)
- Fernwood Primary School 1814m · 23 min walk
- Bluecoat Wollaton Academy 1919m · 24 min walk
- Middleton Primary and Nursery School 1987m · 25 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Meriden Avenue — City of Nottingham50
- Charles Avenue — City of Nottingham50
- Bosley Square — City of Nottingham50
- Anslow Avenue — City of Nottingham50
- Wensor Avenue — City of Nottingham49
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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