Home›England›East Midlands›City of Nottingham› North Road

North Road

City of Nottingham, England

Residential Mixed character Well-connected Risk: Medium Growth pocket High confidence

Reality check: At £295,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 60% 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: liquid market (score 70), 60% 5-year growth.

Families
Below Average

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%

Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Excellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 60% 5-year growth.

How this is calculated

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

Retirees
Below Average

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%

First-time Buyers
Fair

Possible first step at £295,000 — 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%

53
Liveability Score
Top 29% in City of NottinghamTop 25% nationally
High confidence Based on 5 data sources, 25 transactions

Things You Should Know

High Crime Area

Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.

How Life Works Here

North Road is located in City of Nottingham, near Nottingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 359 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 130 violent offences were recorded (36% 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 (Seely Road) is 185m away. The median property price is £295,000, with exceptional growth of 60% over five years. Based on 25 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. 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 53 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

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

Safety Poor (25)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Below Average (30)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (100)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (75)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (45)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Fair (45)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£295,000
Median Price
25
Transactions (2014–2024)
+59.9%
5-Year Price Trend

Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: warm

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

See properties available on this street

We don't list properties ourselves. Search North Road in City of Nottingham on these portals:

View on Rightmove → View on Zoopla → View on OnTheMarket →

Streetary is independent — we don't earn commissions from these portals.

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from North Road, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (4)

hospitals (3)

All hospitals in City of Nottingham →

libraries (5)

All libraries in City of Nottingham →

schools (5)

All schools in City of Nottingham →

Transport Links

Seely Road bus_stop185m
Canning Circus bus_stop266m
Harrington Drive bus_stop301m
Highurst Street bus_stop319m
NTU Tram Stop metro_station888m
NTU Tram Stop rail_station903m
NTU Tram Stop tram_stop904m
Royal Centre Tram Stop metro_station956m

Similar Streets

Data Transparency

5 open data sources
68% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • 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.

Data updated: