Thoroughfare Yard
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for young professionals (good), 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.
Workable for families, but safety (25) may concern parents.
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 30. 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%
Good entry point at £168,000, but safety (25) needs consideration.
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.
How Life Works Here
Thoroughfare Yard 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 dominate reports. 319 violent offences were recorded (37% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 9 facilities within walking distance, including restaurant (3), hairdresser (2), and cafe (1). The closest is Dhaba at Fifteen (restaurant, 44m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 993m away. The median property price is £168,000. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 296m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (river flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 2% 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
Property Market
Terraced | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Thoroughfare Yard, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Rileys 243m · 3 min walk
- Perun Strength 478m · 6 min walk
- Daynes Sports Centre 495m · 6 min walk
- The Gym 582m · 7 min walk
hospitals (4)
- iCaSH 485m · 6 min walk
- Norwich Cosmetic Clinic 596m · 7 min walk
- Optical Express 749m · 9 min walk
- Window to the Womb 838m · 10 min walk
libraries (2)
- Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library 831m · 10 min walk
- Plumstead Road Library 1617m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- The Oasis 92m · 1 min walk
- Gildencroft Park 484m · 6 min walk
- James Stuart Garden 678m · 8 min walk
- Memorial Garden 706m · 9 min walk
- Castle Gardens 721m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- Jane Austen College 297m · 4 min walk
- Charles Darwin Primary School 777m · 10 min walk
- George White Junior School 911m · 11 min walk
- Notre Dame High School, Norwich 1230m · 15 min walk
- Sewell Park Academy 1438m · 18 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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