Lower Parliament Street
City of Nottingham, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 352% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£145,000).
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 352% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£145,000).
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 £145,000, 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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Lower Parliament Street is located in City of Nottingham, near Nottingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 798 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 249 violent offences were recorded (31% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Subway (fast food, 24m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Hockley) is 44m away. The median property price is £145,000, with exceptional growth of 352% over five years. Based on 53 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. 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 property investors. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 51/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 45/100. 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
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 Lower Parliament Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- National Ice Centre 127m · 2 min walk
- Quasar Elite 161m · 2 min walk
- Nottingham School of Blackbelts 180m · 2 min walk
- Crossfit Nottingham Ltd. 420m · 5 min walk
hospitals (4)
- The Heathcoat Street Clinic 259m · 3 min walk
- The Health Shop 270m · 3 min walk
- The Nottingham Centre For Transgender Health 272m · 3 min walk
- The Lace Market Clinic 300m · 4 min walk
libraries (5)
- Nottingham Central Library 719m · 9 min walk
- Bromley House Library 838m · 10 min walk
- Nottingham Central Library 902m · 11 min walk
- St Ann's Valley Library 974m · 12 min walk
- Sneinton Library 979m · 12 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Victoria Park 290m · 4 min walk
- St. Mary's Rest Garden 362m · 4 min walk
- King Edward Park 534m · 7 min walk
schools (4)
- Sutherland House School 253m · 3 min walk
- William Booth Primary and Nursery School 524m · 7 min walk
- Sneinton St Stephen's CofE Primary School 607m · 8 min walk
- Sycamore Academy 1019m · 13 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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