Shays Drive
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £145,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 34% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family appeal narrows demand to singles and couples.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 34% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£145,000).
Safety score of 15 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%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 34% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£145,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £145,000, but safety (15) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 30 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Shays Drive is located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 322 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 138 violent offences were recorded (43% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Lakeside Fish Bar (fast food, 79m). The nearest transport stop is 166m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £145,000, with strong growth of 34% over five years. Based on 14 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 4 schools within 2 km. The nearest school is just 185m 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. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 42 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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: 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 Shays Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Everlast Gyms 504m · 6 min walk
- Freeklime Lincoln 1548m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Sensory Garden 596m · 8 min walk
- Hartsholme Park 668m · 8 min walk
- Boutham Moor Wood 784m · 10 min walk
- Swanholme Lakes 1336m · 17 min walk
- Boultham Park 1359m · 17 min walk
schools (4)
- The Priory City of Lincoln Academy 271m · 3 min walk
- St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy 999m · 12 min walk
- The Priory Witham Academy 1342m · 17 min walk
- Lincoln Birchwood Junior School 1806m · 23 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Scawby Crescent — Lincoln39
- Hatton Close — Lincoln39
- Ashby Avenue — Lincoln41
- Bucknall Avenue — Lincoln41
- Carrington Drive — Lincoln40
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.
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