Gordon Square
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for first-time buyers (fair), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £139,000, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
Safety score of 25 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 50, market 65).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), 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 £139,000, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Gordon Square is located in Norwich, Norfolk. Crime is a significant concern, with 437 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 154 violent offences were recorded (35% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. 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 980m away. The median property price is £139,000. Based on 14 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 307m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. Overall, this street scores 44 out of 100 for liveability, above 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)
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 Gordon Square, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Dynamic Fitness 373m · 5 min walk
- Wensum Sports Centre Charitable Association 515m · 6 min walk
- PureGym 691m · 9 min walk
- St Peter Parmentergate Martial Arts Centre 766m · 10 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Derma Clinic Aesthetics 699m · 9 min walk
- Window to the Womb 723m · 9 min walk
- Optical Express 882m · 11 min walk
- Norwich Cosmetic Clinic 1050m · 13 min walk
- Spa Medica 1339m · 17 min walk
libraries (2)
- Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library 942m · 12 min walk
- Tuckswood Library 1737m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Jubilee Park 696m · 9 min walk
- Castle Gardens 815m · 10 min walk
- Chapelfield Gardens 1074m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Notre Dame High School, Norwich 307m · 4 min walk
- Lakenham Primary School 511m · 6 min walk
- Bignold Primary School and Nursery 870m · 11 min walk
- Hewett Academy 906m · 11 min walk
- Charles Darwin Primary School 966m · 12 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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