St Gregorys Back Alley
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Reality check: Significant weaknesses across safety, access, or environment. Approach with caution. Best suited for families (below average), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
This street scores below average across all buyer profiles. Consider carefully.
Safety score of 25 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%
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
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£0) and connectivity (transport 10) 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 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
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
St Gregorys Back Alley is located in Norwich, Norfolk. Crime is a significant concern, with 852 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 319 violent offences were recorded (37% 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. The nearest public transport is 1,082m away. A car is recommended for most journeys. Properties here change hands infrequently. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 313m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. Overall, this street scores 36 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. 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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from St Gregorys Back Alley, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- The Gym 208m · 3 min walk
- Perun Strength 416m · 5 min walk
- Phoenix Gym 456m · 6 min walk
- PureGym 522m · 6 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Norwich Cosmetic Clinic 153m · 2 min walk
- iCaSH 284m · 4 min walk
- Optical Express 303m · 4 min walk
- Window to the Womb 477m · 6 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Chapelfield Gardens 434m · 5 min walk
- Castle Gardens 458m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Jane Austen College 314m · 4 min walk
- Bignold Primary School and Nursery 703m · 9 min walk
- Charles Darwin Primary School 846m · 11 min walk
- Notre Dame High School, Norwich 882m · 11 min walk
- Lakenham Primary School 1692m · 21 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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