Spelman Road
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Reality check: At £340,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 23% 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: 23% 5-year growth. But transport (20) may limit tenant pool.
Workable for families, but transport (20) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 20, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 23% 5-year growth. But transport (20) may limit tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But car dependency reduces independence, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£340,500) and connectivity (transport 20) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Transport score 20/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.
Low walkability (25) and transport (20) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.
Transport score 20/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
Spelman Road is located in Norwich, Norfolk. Crime levels are below the local average (44 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport options are limited. A car is recommended for commuting and longer journeys. The median property price is £340,500, with strong growth of 23% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 383m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 4% within its district.
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
Semi-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 Spelman Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Recreation Road Sports Centre 645m · 8 min walk
- East Anglia Tennis & Squash Club 998m · 12 min walk
- Quasar 1260m · 16 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Colman Hospital 298m · 4 min walk
- Newmarket House Clinic 979m · 12 min walk
- The Julian Hospital 1272m · 16 min walk
- Randell's Footcare 1313m · 16 min walk
- Norwich Community Hospital 1406m · 18 min walk
libraries (2)
- Earlham Library 877m · 11 min walk
- Tuckswood Library 1750m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- 33rd Norwich Scout Group 195m · 2 min walk
- Heigham Park 402m · 5 min walk
- Eagle Park 767m · 10 min walk
- Jenny Lind Park 889m · 11 min walk
- Plantation Garden 1053m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School 384m · 5 min walk
- Avenue Junior School 411m · 5 min walk
- The Clare School 606m · 8 min walk
- The Parkside School, Norwich 608m · 8 min walk
- City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy 1182m · 15 min walk
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- Park Lane — Norwich53
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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