Upper Goat Lane
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for retirees (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good with limitations — good daily access. But car dependency reduces independence.
Workable for families, but safety (25) and transport (10) may concern parents.
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%
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. But car dependency reduces independence.
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
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.
Transport score 10/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
Upper Goat Lane 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. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Laney & Co Hair Studio (hairdresser, 23m). The nearest public transport is 1,078m 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 larger households suggesting families. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 409m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. 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 Upper Goat Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- The Gym 196m · 2 min walk
- PureGym 463m · 6 min walk
- Phoenix Gym 544m · 7 min walk
- Quasar 647m · 8 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Norwich Cosmetic Clinic 135m · 2 min walk
- Optical Express 234m · 3 min walk
- iCaSH 373m · 5 min walk
- Window to the Womb 415m · 5 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Memorial Garden 119m · 2 min walk
- Chapelfield Gardens 354m · 4 min walk
- Castle Gardens 423m · 5 min walk
- Grapes Hill Community Garden 526m · 7 min walk
- Gildencroft Park 762m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Jane Austen College 409m · 5 min walk
- Bignold Primary School and Nursery 609m · 8 min walk
- Notre Dame High School, Norwich 808m · 10 min walk
- Charles Darwin Primary School 848m · 11 min walk
- Hewett Academy 1746m · 22 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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