Pilch Close
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Reality check: At £384,995, this is a premium entry point. Strong 30% 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: 30% 5-year growth. But transport (10) may limit tenant pool.
Safety score of 30 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: 30% 5-year growth. But transport (10) may limit tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£384,995) or poorly connected (transport 10). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
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
Pilch Close is located in Norwich, Norfolk. Crime rates are above average, with 172 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 42% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest public transport is 1,176m away. A car is recommended for most journeys. The median property price is £384,995, with strong growth of 30% over five years. Based on 14 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 278m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 41 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
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
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Pilch Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Wensum Sports Centre Charitable Association 739m · 9 min walk
- Dynamic Fitness 839m · 10 min walk
- Gravity 994m · 12 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Derma Clinic Aesthetics 657m · 8 min walk
- Spa Medica 1149m · 14 min walk
- Window to the Womb 1213m · 15 min walk
- Optical Express 1386m · 17 min walk
- Norwich Cosmetic Clinic 1546m · 19 min walk
libraries (2)
- Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library 1466m · 18 min walk
- Tuckswood Library 1754m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Jubilee Park 447m · 6 min walk
- Castle Gardens 1275m · 16 min walk
- Old Library Wood 1299m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Lakenham Primary School 278m · 4 min walk
- Notre Dame High School, Norwich 810m · 10 min walk
- Hewett Academy 971m · 12 min walk
- Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery 1021m · 13 min walk
- Charles Darwin Primary School 1266m · 16 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.