Orby Walk
City of Nottingham, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £152,000 with cooling market liquidity. Strong 21% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 21% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
Safety score of 15 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 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 21% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £152,000, but safety (15) 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 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Orby Walk is located in City of Nottingham, near Nottingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 307 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 133 violent offences were recorded (43% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 114m away. The median property price is £152,000, with strong growth of 21% over five years. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 295m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and first-time buyers. 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Orby Walk, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- K K Sports and Leisure Centre 495m · 6 min walk
- Crossfit Nottingham Ltd. 528m · 7 min walk
- National Ice Centre 1000m · 12 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Stonebridge Centre 110m · 1 min walk
- Sneinton Health Centre 885m · 11 min walk
- Thorneywood 1310m · 16 min walk
- Priory Hospital Nottingham 1458m · 18 min walk
libraries (5)
- The Dales Centre 669m · 8 min walk
- St Ann's Valley Library 699m · 9 min walk
- Sneinton Library 917m · 12 min walk
- Bakersfield Library 1059m · 13 min walk
- Wells Road library 1657m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- King Edward Park 494m · 6 min walk
- Robin Hood Chase Park 772m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School 296m · 4 min walk
- Our Lady & St Edward Primary & Nursery Catholic Voluntary Academy 441m · 6 min walk
- Edale Rise Primary & Nursery School 541m · 7 min walk
- Sneinton St Stephen's CofE Primary School 681m · 8 min walk
- William Booth Primary and Nursery School 846m · 11 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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