Wellington Square
City of Nottingham, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 100% 5-year growth.
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%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 100% 5-year growth.
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 £250,000 — 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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Wellington Square is located in City of Nottingham, near Nottingham. Crime is a significant concern, with 577 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Alchemilla (restaurant, 44m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Highurst Street) is 97m away. The median property price is £250,000, with exceptional growth of 100% over five years. Based on 13 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 may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 50/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 45/100. 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: stable
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Wellington Square, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- County Ground 277m · 4 min walk
- Park Tennis Club 521m · 6 min walk
- Raw Physique 977m · 12 min walk
hospitals (3)
- NHS Nottingham City Health Centre 853m · 11 min walk
- Harris Hair Transplant UK 1650m · 21 min walk
- NHS Treatment Centre 1846m · 23 min walk
libraries (5)
- Radford Lenton Library 696m · 9 min walk
- Radford-Lenton Library 750m · 9 min walk
- NTU - Boots Library 785m · 10 min walk
- Nottingham Central Library 850m · 11 min walk
- Hyson Green Library 1096m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Independent Street Park 604m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Denewood Academy 621m · 8 min walk
- Unity Academy 621m · 8 min walk
- Mellers Primary School 716m · 9 min walk
- Bluecoat Bentinck Primary Academy 815m · 10 min walk
- Edna G. Olds Academy 890m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Wellington Villas — City of Nottingham45
- Newquay Avenue — City of Nottingham50
- Lortas Road — City of Nottingham51
- Lonsdale Road — City of Nottingham49
- Paxton Gardens — City of Nottingham46
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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