Orion Drive
City of Nottingham, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £138,475 with cooling market liquidity. Strong 27% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. However, car dependency limits the tenant pool and long-term upside.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 27% growth, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool, environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 30, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 27% growth, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool, environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
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%
Good entry point at £138,475, but transport (30) means car needed and safety (25) 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 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Environment score 35/100 is low for a location with limited urban amenities. Nearby road noise, industrial activity, or air quality issues may affect quality of life.
How Life Works Here
Orion Drive is located in City of Nottingham, near Nottingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 331 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 126 violent offences were recorded (38% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 189m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £138,475, with strong growth of 27% over five years. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 14 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 473m 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 43 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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
Detached | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 4 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 Orion Drive, with detailed information for each.
libraries (2)
- Bilborough Library 415m · 5 min walk
- Wollaton Library 1541m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Lambourne Drive Childrens Playground 892m · 11 min walk
- Strelley Recreation Ground 1001m · 12 min walk
- Martins Pond 1031m · 13 min walk
- Woodfield Road Recreation Ground 1254m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Westbury Academy 473m · 6 min walk
- Glenbrook Spencer Academy 606m · 8 min walk
- Jubilee L.E.A.D. Academy 747m · 9 min walk
- Melbury Primary School 787m · 10 min walk
- Brocklewood Primary and Nursery School 901m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
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- Staverton Road — City of Nottingham43
- Oxton Avenue — City of Nottingham43
- Astwood Close — City of Nottingham44
- Richmond Avenue — City of Nottingham45
- Whitwell Road — City of Nottingham45
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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