Ripon Road
City of Nottingham, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £150,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 37% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 37% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£150,000).
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 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 37% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£150,000).
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 £150,000, but 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.
How Life Works Here
Ripon Road is located in City of Nottingham, near Nottingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 407 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 127 violent offences were recorded (31% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 263m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £150,000, with strong growth of 37% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 405m away. 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 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 9 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 Ripon Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- K K Sports and Leisure Centre 930m · 12 min walk
- Crossfit Nottingham Ltd. 1787m · 22 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Stonebridge Centre 1392m · 17 min walk
- Thorneywood 1597m · 20 min walk
- Sneinton Health Centre 1838m · 23 min walk
libraries (4)
- Bakersfield Library 603m · 8 min walk
- The Dales Centre 850m · 11 min walk
- Sneinton Library 1385m · 17 min walk
- St Ann's Valley Library 1975m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Colwick Woods Local Nature Reserve 346m · 4 min walk
- Parkdale Playground 578m · 7 min walk
- Colwick Country Park 1187m · 15 min walk
- Pearmain Park 1571m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Nottingham Academy 406m · 5 min walk
- Edale Rise Primary & Nursery School 938m · 12 min walk
- Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy 1080m · 14 min walk
- Hogarth Academy 1188m · 15 min walk
- Our Lady & St Edward Primary & Nursery Catholic Voluntary Academy 1462m · 18 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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