Ampthill Street
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Reality check: At £290,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 28% 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 70), 28% 5-year growth. But transport (20) may limit tenant pool.
Workable for families, but safety (30) and transport (20) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 20, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 28% 5-year growth. But transport (20) may limit tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£290,000) and connectivity (transport 20) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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.
Low walkability (25) and transport (20) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.
Transport score 20/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
Ampthill Street is located in Norwich, Norfolk. Crime rates are above average, with 201 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 53% of reports. 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 £290,000, with strong growth of 28% over five years. Based on 23 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 402m away. 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 43 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
Terraced | 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 Ampthill Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Quasar 593m · 7 min walk
- Phoenix Gym 1019m · 13 min walk
- Complete Fitness 1123m · 14 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Randell's Footcare 780m · 10 min walk
- Optical Express 789m · 10 min walk
- Norwich Cosmetic Clinic 827m · 10 min walk
- iCaSH 905m · 11 min walk
- Dr Saba Raja The Home of Aesthetics 1414m · 18 min walk
libraries (2)
- Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library 624m · 8 min walk
- Earlham Library 1488m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Jenny Lind Park 273m · 3 min walk
- Plantation Garden 291m · 4 min walk
- Chapelfield Gardens 366m · 5 min walk
- Grapes Hill Community Garden 588m · 7 min walk
- Eagle Park 603m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Bignold Primary School and Nursery 403m · 5 min walk
- Avenue Junior School 633m · 8 min walk
- The Parkside School, Norwich 806m · 10 min walk
- Jane Austen College 1051m · 13 min walk
- Harford Manor School, Norwich 1335m · 17 min walk
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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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