Queen Street
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
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.
How Life Works Here
Queen 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 dominate reports. 812 violent offences were recorded (57% 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 Mr Postles Apothecary (bar, 6m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 673m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. 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 424m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and retirees. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 13% 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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Queen Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Perun Strength 84m · 1 min walk
- Daynes Sports Centre 153m · 2 min walk
- The Gym 314m · 4 min walk
- PureGym 473m · 6 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Norwich Cosmetic Clinic 365m · 5 min walk
- Optical Express 444m · 6 min walk
- Window to the Womb 468m · 6 min walk
- iCaSH 587m · 7 min walk
libraries (2)
- Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library 585m · 7 min walk
- Plumstead Road Library 1642m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- The Oasis 319m · 4 min walk
- Castle Gardens 332m · 4 min walk
- James Stuart Garden 396m · 5 min walk
- Memorial Garden 462m · 6 min walk
- Gildencroft Park 810m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Jane Austen College 425m · 5 min walk
- Charles Darwin Primary School 434m · 5 min walk
- Notre Dame High School, Norwich 830m · 10 min walk
- Bignold Primary School and Nursery 1004m · 13 min walk
- George White Junior School 1264m · 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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