Grouts Thoroughfare
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Safety score of 25 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
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 score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£0) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Grouts Thoroughfare is located in Norwich, Norfolk. Crime is a significant concern, with 365 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Ginger (clothes, 41m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 723m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 362m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. Overall, this street scores 44 out of 100 for liveability. 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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Grouts Thoroughfare, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- PureGym 23m · 0 min walk
- Dynamic Fitness 311m · 4 min walk
- The Gym 359m · 4 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Window to the Womb 72m · 1 min walk
- Optical Express 254m · 3 min walk
- Norwich Cosmetic Clinic 398m · 5 min walk
- iCaSH 817m · 10 min walk
- Derma Clinic Aesthetics 1328m · 17 min walk
libraries (2)
- Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library 390m · 5 min walk
- Plumstead Road Library 1974m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Castle Gardens 156m · 2 min walk
- Memorial Garden 369m · 5 min walk
- Chapelfield Gardens 630m · 8 min walk
- James Stuart Garden 638m · 8 min walk
- The Oasis 785m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Notre Dame High School, Norwich 362m · 4 min walk
- Charles Darwin Primary School 548m · 7 min walk
- Bignold Primary School and Nursery 649m · 8 min walk
- Jane Austen College 756m · 10 min walk
- Lakenham Primary School 1180m · 15 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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