The Crescent
City of Nottingham, England
Reality check: At £276,250, this is a premium entry point. Strong 132% 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: liquid market (score 70), 132% 5-year growth.
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 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 132% 5-year growth.
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%
Price (£276,250) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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
The Crescent is located in City of Nottingham, near Nottingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 313 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 148 violent offences were recorded (47% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 203m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £276,250, with exceptional growth of 132% over five years. Based on 16 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 427m 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 41 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: warm
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 The Crescent, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Mapperley Sports Village 773m · 10 min walk
- The Gym 1483m · 18 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Priory Hospital Nottingham 600m · 8 min walk
- Sk:n Clinic Mapperley Park 877m · 11 min walk
- The Wells Road Centre 1210m · 15 min walk
- Duncan Macmillan House 1263m · 16 min walk
- The Heathcoat Street Clinic 1773m · 22 min walk
libraries (4)
- St Ann's Valley Library 954m · 12 min walk
- Wells Road library 1120m · 14 min walk
- Sherwood Library 1122m · 14 min walk
- NTU - Boots Library 1713m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Sycamore Park 282m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- St Augustine's Catholic Primary and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy 428m · 5 min walk
- The Wells Academy 715m · 9 min walk
- St Ann's Well Academy 723m · 9 min walk
- Sycamore Academy 865m · 11 min walk
- Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School 1072m · 13 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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