Greyfriars Road
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for families (fair).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £222,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (50) or environment (69) may be a compromise.
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.
How Life Works Here
Greyfriars Road is located in Norwich, Norfolk. Crime is a significant concern, with 313 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 163 violent offences were recorded (52% of total). Daily amenities are excellent, with 5 facilities within walking distance, including atm (1), fast_food (1), and hairdresser (1). The closest is an ATM at 52m. Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 498m away. The median property price is £222,500, though prices have fallen 22% over five years. Based on 42 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. 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 261m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and retirees. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 2% within its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Greyfriars Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Daynes Sports Centre 146m · 2 min walk
- Perun Strength 184m · 2 min walk
- PureGym 373m · 5 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Window to the Womb 390m · 5 min walk
- Optical Express 451m · 6 min walk
- Norwich Cosmetic Clinic 453m · 6 min walk
- iCaSH 769m · 10 min walk
libraries (2)
- Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library 616m · 8 min walk
- Plumstead Road Library 1618m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Castle Gardens 250m · 3 min walk
- James Stuart Garden 288m · 4 min walk
- Memorial Garden 517m · 6 min walk
- The Oasis 520m · 6 min walk
- Old Library Wood 573m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- Charles Darwin Primary School 262m · 3 min walk
- Jane Austen College 625m · 8 min walk
- Notre Dame High School, Norwich 674m · 8 min walk
- George White Junior School 1415m · 18 min walk
- Lakenham Primary School 1443m · 18 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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