Vulcan Close
City of Nottingham, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £139,500 with stable market liquidity. Strong 72% 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: 72% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£139,500).
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%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 72% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£139,500).
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 £139,500, 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
Vulcan Close 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. 152 violent offences were recorded (46% of total). 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 (Wallis Street) is 129m away. The median property price is £139,500, with exceptional growth of 72% over five years. Based on 14 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 190m 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 50 out of 100 for liveability. 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Vulcan Close, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- Highbury Hospital 964m · 12 min walk
- City Hospital 1284m · 16 min walk
- NHS Health Point 1353m · 17 min walk
libraries (4)
- Basford Library 788m · 10 min walk
- Southglade Park Library 1011m · 13 min walk
- Bulwell Riverside Library 1531m · 19 min walk
- Aspley Library 1579m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Vernon Park 559m · 7 min walk
- Heathfield Park 810m · 10 min walk
- Silverdale Road Open Space 1234m · 15 min walk
- Southglade Park 1258m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Southwark Primary School 191m · 2 min walk
- Henry Whipple Primary School 833m · 10 min walk
- Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School 865m · 11 min walk
- Heathfield Primary and Nursery School 940m · 12 min walk
- Old Basford School 972m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Brayton Crescent — City of Nottingham50
- Goldswong Terrace — City of Nottingham50
- Hamilton Road — City of Nottingham50
- Wallis Street — City of Nottingham50
- Elm Avenue — City of Nottingham50
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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