Devonshire Street
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £130,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 19% 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: 19% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£130,000). 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: 19% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£130,000). 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%
Good entry point at £130,000, but transport (20) means car needed and safety (30) needs consideration.
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
Devonshire Street is located in Norwich, Norfolk. Crime rates are above average, with 265 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 43% 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 £130,000, with strong growth of 19% over five years. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 491m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: stable
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 Devonshire Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Complete Fitness 293m · 4 min walk
- Phoenix Gym 727m · 9 min walk
- PureGym 1390m · 17 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Randell's Footcare 239m · 3 min walk
- iCaSH 808m · 10 min walk
- Norwich Community Hospital 1123m · 14 min walk
- Norwich Cosmetic Clinic 1152m · 14 min walk
- Optical Express 1270m · 16 min walk
libraries (2)
- Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library 1158m · 14 min walk
- Mile Cross Library 1574m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- West End Street Gardens 233m · 3 min walk
- West End Street Park 402m · 5 min walk
- Grapes Hill Community Garden 538m · 7 min walk
- Eagle Baths Park 642m · 8 min walk
- Plantation Garden 719m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- Nelson Infant School 493m · 6 min walk
- Wensum Junior School 755m · 9 min walk
- The Parkside School, Norwich 1032m · 13 min walk
- Avenue Junior School 1136m · 14 min walk
- Bignold Primary School and Nursery 1305m · 16 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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