Hotspur Drive
Gedling, Nottinghamshire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £155,000 with hot market liquidity. Strong 38% 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), 38% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£155,000).
Weak across environment (24), safety (45), or school access (50). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 38% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£155,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (24), 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 £155,000, but environment (24) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 38% over 5 years, but environment scores only 24/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Hotspur Drive is located in Gedling, near Carlton, Nottinghamshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 109 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 64% of reported crimes. 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 links nearby. The nearest stop (Verona Avenue) is 149m away. The median property price is £155,000, with strong growth of 38% over five years. Based on 84 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (river flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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 Hotspur Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- OMAC-UK 1385m · 17 min walk
hospitals (1)
- Park House Health and Social Care Centre 1001m · 12 min walk
libraries (2)
- Carlton 939m · 12 min walk
- Carlton Hill Library 1718m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Colwick Rectory Recreation Ground 763m · 10 min walk
- Conway Road Recreation Ground 1045m · 13 min walk
- Burton Road Public Garden 1132m · 14 min walk
- Burton Road Jubilee Park 1525m · 19 min walk
- Willow Gardens 1835m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- Colwick St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy 532m · 7 min walk
- Parkdale Primary School 988m · 12 min walk
- Netherfield Primary School 1124m · 14 min walk
- The Carlton Infant Academy 1139m · 14 min walk
- Priory Junior School 1686m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Greenwood Road — Gedling56
- Verona Avenue — Gedling54
- Cameo Close — Gedling51
- Revena Close — Gedling55
- Kensington Gardens — Gedling59
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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