Westgate Close
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Reality check: At £640,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 27% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. However, car dependency limits the tenant pool and long-term upside.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 27% growth, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool, slow market turnover.
Workable for families, but transport (20) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Poor transport (20) and walkability (25). This is not a convenient base for work.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 27% growth, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But car dependency reduces independence, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£640,000) or poorly connected (transport 20). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Transport score 20/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.
Low walkability (25) and transport (20) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.
Transport score 20/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
Westgate Close is located in Norwich, Norfolk. Crime levels are below the local average (44 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport options are limited. A car is recommended for commuting and longer journeys. The median property price is £640,000, with strong growth of 27% over five years. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 170m away. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 8% within its district.
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
Detached | 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Westgate Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Recreation Road Sports Centre 558m · 7 min walk
- East Anglia Tennis & Squash Club 1166m · 15 min walk
- Complete Fitness 1833m · 23 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Colman Hospital 321m · 4 min walk
- Newmarket House Clinic 987m · 12 min walk
- The Julian Hospital 1136m · 14 min walk
- Norwich Community Hospital 1283m · 16 min walk
- Randell's Footcare 1362m · 17 min walk
libraries (2)
- Earlham Library 673m · 8 min walk
- Tuckswood Library 1896m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- 33rd Norwich Scout Group 152m · 2 min walk
- Heigham Park 269m · 3 min walk
- Garden of Remembrance 1085m · 14 min walk
- Wensum View Park 1420m · 18 min walk
- Wensum View Park 1428m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School 171m · 2 min walk
- The Clare School 463m · 6 min walk
- Avenue Junior School 467m · 6 min walk
- The Parkside School, Norwich 573m · 7 min walk
- City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy 1300m · 16 min walk
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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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