Poplar Street
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England
Reality check: At £92,500, this is accessible for first-time buyers. Good transport links add convenience. But safety (25/100) is a real concern that shouldn't be ignored.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £92,500, but safety (25) needs consideration.
Safety score of 25 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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 55).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £92,500, but safety (25) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Poplar Street is located in Mansfield, near Mansfield Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 339 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 118 violent offences were recorded (35% of total). 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 (Poplar Street) is 46m away. The median property price is £92,500, though prices have fallen 15% over five years. Based on 17 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 303m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both first-time buyers and young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 20% within its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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: warm
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 Poplar Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- JD Gyms 827m · 10 min walk
- Rebecca Adlington Swimming Centre 1151m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Mansfield Woodhouse Millennium Green 144m · 2 min walk
- St. Edmunds Garden 309m · 4 min walk
- Yeoman Hill Park 459m · 6 min walk
- Maun Valley 776m · 10 min walk
- Northfield Focus Point 792m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- St Edmund's CofE (C) Primary & Nursery School 303m · 4 min walk
- Nettleworth Infant and Nursery School 361m · 4 min walk
- Leas Park Junior School 361m · 4 min walk
- The Bramble Academy 636m · 8 min walk
- The Manor Academy 858m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Crookes Avenue — Mansfield55
- St Edmund's Avenue — Mansfield54
- Grove Street — Mansfield50
- Beech Avenue — Mansfield50
- Park Mews — Mansfield54
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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