Swenson Avenue
City of Nottingham, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. It works for professionals who prioritise location above all else. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
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%
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Liquidity (50) and market (50) are both below average. Properties may sit on the market.
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%
Possible first step at £212,500 — 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%
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.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Swenson Avenue is located in City of Nottingham, near Nottingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 562 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 218 violent offences were recorded (39% 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. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Gregory Street H&R) is 125m away. The median property price is £212,500, though prices have fallen 15% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. 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 falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 48/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 38/100. 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 8 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 Swenson Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Nottingham Strong 177m · 2 min walk
- At1 Space 427m · 5 min walk
- Raw Physique 632m · 8 min walk
- JD Gyms 1336m · 17 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Queens Medical Centre 334m · 4 min walk
- Harris Hair Transplant UK 337m · 4 min walk
- NHS Treatment Centre 388m · 5 min walk
- Newmedica 1606m · 20 min walk
libraries (4)
- George Green Library 856m · 11 min walk
- Radford-Lenton Library 891m · 11 min walk
- Manuscripts and Special Collections 917m · 12 min walk
- Radford Lenton Library 1082m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Lenton Recreation Ground 464m · 6 min walk
- Sandpiper Way Open Space 836m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology 474m · 6 min walk
- Edna G. Olds Academy 614m · 8 min walk
- Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School 709m · 9 min walk
- Radford Primary School Academy 1306m · 16 min walk
- The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre 1315m · 16 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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