Lower Goat Lane
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for retirees (fair), least for investors (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But car dependency reduces independence.
Workable for families, but safety (25) and transport (10) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 10, walkability 75). 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 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside. and weak transport (10) narrows demand.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But car dependency reduces independence.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£243,500) and connectivity (transport 10) 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.
Transport score 10/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.
Transport score 10/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
Lower Goat Lane is located in Norwich, Norfolk. Crime is a significant concern, with 852 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 319 violent offences were recorded (37% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Biddy's Tea Room (cafe, 8m). The nearest public transport is 1,056m away. A car is recommended for most journeys. The median property price is £243,500. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 391m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both retirees and families. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 15% 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
Other | Freehold | 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Lower Goat Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- The Gym 172m · 2 min walk
- Perun Strength 411m · 5 min walk
- PureGym 453m · 6 min walk
- Phoenix Gym 540m · 7 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Norwich Cosmetic Clinic 111m · 1 min walk
- Optical Express 227m · 3 min walk
- iCaSH 368m · 5 min walk
- Window to the Womb 406m · 5 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Memorial Garden 115m · 1 min walk
- Chapelfield Gardens 380m · 5 min walk
- Castle Gardens 406m · 5 min walk
- The Oasis 579m · 7 min walk
- Gildencroft Park 753m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- Jane Austen College 392m · 5 min walk
- Bignold Primary School and Nursery 629m · 8 min walk
- Notre Dame High School, Norwich 804m · 10 min walk
- Charles Darwin Primary School 824m · 10 min walk
- Lakenham Primary School 1611m · 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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