Ethel Road
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (below average), least for young professionals (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
This street scores below average across all buyer profiles. Consider carefully.
Safety score of 30 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%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
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
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 (£258,750) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Ethel Road is located in Norwich, Norfolk. Crime rates are above average, with 191 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 42% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 411m away. The median property price is £258,750, though prices have fallen 11% over five years. Based on 16 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 46 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
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 Ethel Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- PureGym 556m · 7 min walk
- Gravity 603m · 8 min walk
- Elite Strength & Conditioning 792m · 10 min walk
- Wensum Sports Centre Charitable Association 797m · 10 min walk
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 902m · 11 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Window to the Womb 1187m · 15 min walk
- Optical Express 1311m · 16 min walk
- Norwich Cosmetic Clinic 1335m · 17 min walk
- iCaSH 1607m · 20 min walk
libraries (2)
- Plumstead Road Library 1031m · 13 min walk
- Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library 1478m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Old Library Wood 310m · 4 min walk
- Ketts Heights 612m · 8 min walk
- James Stuart Garden 629m · 8 min walk
- Kett's Cave Play Area 1371m · 17 min walk
- Fountain Park 1479m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- Charles Darwin Primary School 623m · 8 min walk
- Lionwood Junior School 670m · 8 min walk
- Notre Dame High School, Norwich 1196m · 15 min walk
- Lakenham Primary School 1598m · 20 min walk
- George White Junior School 1637m · 20 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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