Back Street
North Norfolk, Norfolk, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £195,000 with hot market liquidity. Strong 113% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. However, car dependency limits the tenant pool and long-term upside.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 113% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£195,000). But transport (20) may limit tenant pool.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (24/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Poor transport (20) and walkability (25). This is not a convenient base for work.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 113% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£195,000). But transport (20) may limit tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (24/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Affordable at £195,000, but transport (20) and limited services (30) limit overall appeal.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Transport score 20/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.
Prices grew 113% over 5 years, but environment scores only 24/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
Low walkability (25) and transport (20) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.
Environment score 24/100 is low for a location with limited urban amenities. Nearby road noise, industrial activity, or air quality issues may affect quality of life.
Transport score 20/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
Back Street is located in North Norfolk, near Hempton, Norfolk. Crime levels are below the local average (78 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport options are limited. A car is recommended for commuting and longer journeys. The median property price is £195,000, with exceptional growth of 113% over five years. Based on 39 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 48 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 Back Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Fakenham Racecourse 971m · 12 min walk
- Fakenham Sports & Fitness Centre 1644m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- St Peter's Garden 586m · 7 min walk
- Hawk & Owl Trust 1570m · 20 min walk
schools (4)
- Fakenham Junior School 814m · 10 min walk
- Duke of Lancaster School 1005m · 13 min walk
- Fakenham Infant and Nursery School 1262m · 16 min walk
- Fakenham Academy 1557m · 20 min walk
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- Ellis Close — North 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.
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