Upper King Street
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £159,000 with hot market liquidity. Strong 35% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 35% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£159,000).
Safety score of 15 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 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 35% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£159,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £159,000, but safety (15) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Upper King Street is located in Norwich, Norfolk. Crime is a significant concern, with 1416 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 812 violent offences were recorded (57% 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 11th & Social (bar, 25m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 618m away. The median property price is £159,000, with strong growth of 35% over five years. Based on 81 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 376m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 47 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
Property Market
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
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 Upper King Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Perun Strength 71m · 1 min walk
- Daynes Sports Centre 123m · 2 min walk
- The Gym 319m · 4 min walk
- PureGym 423m · 5 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Norwich Cosmetic Clinic 375m · 5 min walk
- Window to the Womb 424m · 5 min walk
- Optical Express 426m · 5 min walk
- iCaSH 641m · 8 min walk
libraries (2)
- Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library 578m · 7 min walk
- Plumstead Road Library 1640m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Castle Gardens 283m · 4 min walk
- James Stuart Garden 357m · 4 min walk
- The Oasis 388m · 5 min walk
- Memorial Garden 462m · 6 min walk
- Old Library Wood 673m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Charles Darwin Primary School 377m · 5 min walk
- Jane Austen College 488m · 6 min walk
- Notre Dame High School, Norwich 769m · 10 min walk
- Bignold Primary School and Nursery 985m · 12 min walk
- George White Junior School 1319m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
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- Elm Hill — Norwich49
- Corncutters Close — Norwich46
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- Brooke Place — Norwich51
- Old Library Mews — Norwich46
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.
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