Calvert Street
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Reality check: At £260,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 38% 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), 38% 5-year growth. But transport (10) may limit tenant pool.
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%
Poor transport (10) 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 70), 38% 5-year growth. But transport (10) may limit tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£260,000) or poorly connected (transport 10). Not viable as a first purchase.
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.
Transport score 10/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.
Low walkability (25) and transport (10) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.
Transport score 10/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
Calvert Street is located in Norwich, Norfolk. Crime is a significant concern, with 366 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 165 violent offences were recorded (45% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest public transport is 1,160m away. The median property price is £260,000, with strong growth of 38% over five years. Based on 21 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 171m 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. Overall, this street scores 40 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
Flat/Maisonette | 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 Calvert Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Rileys 271m · 3 min walk
- Phoenix Gym 284m · 4 min walk
- Perun Strength 556m · 7 min walk
- The Gym 566m · 7 min walk
- Daynes Sports Centre 638m · 8 min walk
hospitals (4)
- iCaSH 303m · 4 min walk
- Norwich Cosmetic Clinic 557m · 7 min walk
- Optical Express 728m · 9 min walk
- Window to the Womb 857m · 11 min walk
libraries (2)
- Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library 768m · 10 min walk
- Mile Cross Library 1944m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- The Oasis 256m · 3 min walk
- Gildencroft Park 298m · 4 min walk
- Memorial Garden 655m · 8 min walk
- Castle Gardens 766m · 10 min walk
- Chapelfield Gardens 899m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Jane Austen College 171m · 2 min walk
- Charles Darwin Primary School 931m · 12 min walk
- George White Junior School 1007m · 13 min walk
- Bignold Primary School and Nursery 1185m · 15 min walk
- Notre Dame High School, Norwich 1269m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
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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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