The Elms
Gedling, Nottinghamshire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £161,000 with hot market liquidity. Strong 28% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 28% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£161,000).
Safety score of 30 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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 28% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£161,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (26), 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 £161,000, but safety (30) needs consideration and environment (26) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Family score 30 and safety 30. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 28% over 5 years, but environment scores only 26/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
The Elms is located in Gedling, near Carlton, Nottinghamshire. Crime rates are above average, with 242 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 43% of reports. 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 (Netherfield Rail Station) is 248m away. The median property price is £161,000, with strong growth of 28% over five years. Based on 48 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability.
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
Semi-Detached | 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 The Elms, with detailed information for each.
libraries (2)
- Carlton 625m · 8 min walk
- Carlton Hill Library 1860m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Conway Road Recreation Ground 711m · 9 min walk
- Burton Road Public Garden 816m · 10 min walk
- Colwick Rectory Recreation Ground 1060m · 13 min walk
- Burton Road Jubilee Park 1190m · 15 min walk
- Willow Gardens 1528m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- Netherfield Primary School 793m · 10 min walk
- Colwick St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy 867m · 11 min walk
- Priory Junior School 1419m · 18 min walk
- All Hallows CofE Primary School 1452m · 18 min walk
- Phoenix Infant and Nursery School 1534m · 19 min walk
Transport Links
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- Russet Avenue — Gedling52
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- Victoria Road — Gedling39
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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