Harcourt Close
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £135,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 12% 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: 12% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£135,000). But transport (10) may limit tenant pool.
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%
Poor transport (10) and walkability (25). This is not a convenient base for work.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 12% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£135,000). But transport (10) may limit tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (15), environment (35), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Affordable at £135,000, but transport (10) and limited services (30) and safety (15) limit overall appeal.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Transport score 10/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.
Low walkability (25) and transport (10) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.
Environment score 35/100 is low for a location with limited urban amenities. Nearby road noise, industrial activity, or air quality issues may affect quality of life.
Transport score 10/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
Harcourt Close is located in Norwich, Norfolk. Crime is a significant concern, with 325 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 169 violent offences were recorded (52% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest public transport is 1,206m away. A car is recommended for most journeys. The median property price is £135,000, with moderate growth of 12% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties, 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 377m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 36 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. 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
Based on 5 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Harcourt Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 383m · 5 min walk
- Rileys 529m · 7 min walk
- Elite Strength & Conditioning 792m · 10 min walk
- Daynes Sports Centre 907m · 11 min walk
- Perun Strength 1002m · 12 min walk
hospitals (4)
- iCaSH 1078m · 14 min walk
- Norwich Cosmetic Clinic 1201m · 15 min walk
- Optical Express 1336m · 17 min walk
- Window to the Womb 1386m · 17 min walk
libraries (2)
- Plumstead Road Library 1194m · 15 min walk
- Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library 1440m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Kett's Cave Play Area 146m · 2 min walk
- Ketts Heights 754m · 9 min walk
- Sewell Park 995m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- George White Junior School 378m · 5 min walk
- Jane Austen College 910m · 11 min walk
- Lionwood Junior School 1066m · 13 min walk
- Charles Darwin Primary School 1081m · 14 min walk
- Sewell Park Academy 1096m · 14 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.