Princes Street
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Reality check: At £264,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 42% 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: 42% 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 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 42% 5-year growth.
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%
Price (£264,000) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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.
How Life Works Here
Princes Street is located in Norwich, Norfolk. Crime is a significant concern, with 1416 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 812 violent offences were recorded (57% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 779m away. The median property price is £264,000, with strong growth of 42% over five years. Based on 9 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. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 318m 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. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 42 out of 100 for liveability. 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
Other | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 9 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 Princes Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Perun Strength 143m · 2 min walk
- Daynes Sports Centre 254m · 3 min walk
- The Gym 284m · 4 min walk
- St Peter Parmentergate Martial Arts Centre 457m · 6 min walk
- PureGym 517m · 6 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Norwich Cosmetic Clinic 322m · 4 min walk
- Optical Express 438m · 6 min walk
- iCaSH 484m · 6 min walk
- Window to the Womb 502m · 6 min walk
libraries (2)
- Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library 557m · 7 min walk
- Plumstead Road Library 1699m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Castle Gardens 381m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- Jane Austen College 319m · 4 min walk
- Charles Darwin Primary School 540m · 7 min walk
- Notre Dame High School, Norwich 890m · 11 min walk
- Bignold Primary School and Nursery 989m · 12 min walk
- George White Junior School 1228m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Bishop Bridge Road — Norwich42
- Rouen Road — Norwich41
- Recorder Road — Norwich39
- Pigg Lane — Norwich42
- Rosary Road — Norwich42
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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