Dobby Drive
King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Weak across environment (35), safety (40), or school access (75). Not ideal for children.
Weak across environment (35), safety (40), or school access (75). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 60, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (35), 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 — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Dobby Drive is located in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, near King's Lynn, Norfolk. Crime is around average for the area, with 258 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is shoplifting. Violent offences account for 39% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 718m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 6% within its district.
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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Dobby Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Saint James’ Swimming and Fitness Centre 852m · 11 min walk
- Brothers 4 Life Kings Lynn BJJ 1585m · 20 min walk
libraries (3)
- King's Lynn Library 787m · 10 min walk
- Kings Lynn Library 1069m · 13 min walk
- Gaywood Library 1510m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Saint James’ Park 926m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Eastgate Academy 630m · 8 min walk
- Fen Rivers Academy 818m · 10 min walk
- King's Lynn Nursery School 973m · 12 min walk
- Greyfriars Academy 1280m · 16 min walk
- Whitefriars Church of England Primary Academy 1341m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- North End Yard — King's Lynn and West Norfolk49
- Hextable Road — King's Lynn and West Norfolk44
- Edma Street — King's Lynn and West Norfolk45
- Townshend Terrace — King's Lynn and West Norfolk45
- Harewood Parade — King's Lynn and West Norfolk45
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.