Old Library Mews
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Reality check: At £392,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 13% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 13% 5-year growth.
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 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 13% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£392,000) or poorly connected (transport 50). Not viable as a first purchase.
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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Old Library Mews is located in Norwich, Norfolk. Crime is a significant concern, with 418 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 217 violent offences were recorded (52% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is British Transport Police Norwich (police, 115m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 122m away. The median property price is £392,000, with moderate growth of 13% over five years. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. 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 341m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 46 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Old Library Mews, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- PureGym 270m · 3 min walk
- Gravity 334m · 4 min walk
- Wensum Sports Centre Charitable Association 567m · 7 min walk
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 841m · 10 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Window to the Womb 896m · 11 min walk
- Optical Express 1023m · 13 min walk
- Norwich Cosmetic Clinic 1055m · 13 min walk
- iCaSH 1351m · 17 min walk
libraries (2)
- Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library 1189m · 15 min walk
- Plumstead Road Library 1233m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Old Library Wood 75m · 1 min walk
- James Stuart Garden 382m · 5 min walk
- Ketts Heights 677m · 8 min walk
- Castle Gardens 797m · 10 min walk
- Kett's Cave Play Area 1315m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Charles Darwin Primary School 342m · 4 min walk
- Lionwood Junior School 865m · 11 min walk
- Notre Dame High School, Norwich 929m · 12 min walk
- Lakenham Primary School 1431m · 18 min walk
- George White Junior School 1577m · 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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