Waldeck Road
City of Nottingham, England
Reality check: At £237,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 15% 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 90), 15% 5-year growth.
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%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 15% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £237,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (60) or environment (66) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Waldeck Road is located in City of Nottingham, near Nottingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 449 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 151 violent offences were recorded (34% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 143m away. The median property price is £237,500, with moderate growth of 15% over five years. Based on 44 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 363m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 51 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), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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: hot
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 Waldeck Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- PureGym 902m · 11 min walk
- The Gym 1105m · 14 min walk
- Djanogly Community Leisure Centre 1133m · 14 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Sk:n Clinic Mapperley Park 248m · 3 min walk
- City Hospital 1582m · 20 min walk
- Priory Hospital Nottingham 1616m · 20 min walk
- Duncan Macmillan House 1772m · 22 min walk
- Hopewood 1783m · 22 min walk
libraries (4)
- Sherwood Library 639m · 8 min walk
- Hyson Green Library 1760m · 22 min walk
- Basford Library 1849m · 23 min walk
- St Ann's Valley Library 1930m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Carrington Community Garden 124m · 2 min walk
- Poplar Avenue Playground 529m · 7 min walk
- John Farr Rest Garden 702m · 9 min walk
- Sherwood Community Food Gardens 1039m · 13 min walk
- Community Garden 1107m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Carrington Primary and Nursery School 363m · 4 min walk
- Claremont Primary and Nursery School 422m · 5 min walk
- Nottingham Free School 560m · 7 min walk
- Djanogly Sherwood Academy 620m · 8 min walk
- Bluecoat Trent Academy 638m · 8 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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