Magdalen Street
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), least for young professionals (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But car dependency narrows 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%
Limited connectivity (transport 10, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access. But car dependency reduces independence.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £150,000, but transport (10) means car needed and safety (15) needs consideration.
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.
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
Magdalen Street is located in Norwich, Norfolk. Crime is a significant concern, with 366 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 165 violent offences were recorded (45% of total). Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Magdalen Street Post Office (post office, 18m). The nearest public transport is 1,226m away. A car is recommended for most journeys. The median property price is £150,000. Based on 40 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 421m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and retirees. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. 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: 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 Magdalen Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Rileys 27m · 0 min walk
- Phoenix Gym 479m · 6 min walk
- Perun Strength 722m · 9 min walk
- Daynes Sports Centre 742m · 9 min walk
- The Gym 792m · 10 min walk
hospitals (4)
- iCaSH 549m · 7 min walk
- Norwich Cosmetic Clinic 793m · 10 min walk
- Optical Express 958m · 12 min walk
- Window to the Womb 1068m · 13 min walk
libraries (2)
- Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library 1015m · 13 min walk
- Mile Cross Library 1844m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- The Oasis 340m · 4 min walk
- Gildencroft Park 346m · 4 min walk
- Kett's Cave Play Area 671m · 8 min walk
- Memorial Garden 897m · 11 min walk
- Castle Gardens 958m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Jane Austen College 422m · 5 min walk
- George White Junior School 753m · 9 min walk
- Charles Darwin Primary School 1018m · 13 min walk
- Sewell Park Academy 1202m · 15 min walk
- Notre Dame High School, Norwich 1469m · 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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