St Stephens Street
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for first-time buyers (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Safety score of 25 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 10, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Liquidity (50) and market (50) are both below average. Properties may sit on the market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£1,200,000) 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
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) 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.
Median price £1,200,000 based on only 7 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
Transport score 10/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
St Stephens Street is located in Norwich, Norfolk. Crime is a significant concern, with 2594 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 982 violent offences were recorded (38% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is an ATM at 19m. The nearest public transport is 1,014m away. The median property price is £1,200,000, though prices have fallen 33% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. 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 354m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. Overall, this street scores 41 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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), 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
Other | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 7 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from St Stephens Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Quasar 246m · 3 min walk
- PureGym 295m · 4 min walk
- Dynamic Fitness 424m · 5 min walk
- The Gym 470m · 6 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Window to the Womb 270m · 3 min walk
- Optical Express 303m · 4 min walk
- Norwich Cosmetic Clinic 469m · 6 min walk
- iCaSH 849m · 11 min walk
- Derma Clinic Aesthetics 1213m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Memorial Garden 375m · 5 min walk
- Castle Gardens 412m · 5 min walk
- Chapelfield Gardens 427m · 5 min walk
- Jenny Lind Park 579m · 7 min walk
- The Oasis 970m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Bignold Primary School and Nursery 355m · 4 min walk
- Notre Dame High School, Norwich 400m · 5 min walk
- Jane Austen College 858m · 11 min walk
- Lakenham Primary School 1151m · 14 min walk
- Hewett Academy 1281m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
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- Malthouse Road — Norwich41
- Chantry Road — Norwich41
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- University Drive — Norwich43
- Mancroft Street — Norwich43
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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