Wilson Road
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £128,000 with hot market liquidity. Modest 6% growth over 5 years. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 6% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£128,000).
Safety score of 30 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 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 6% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£128,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £128,000, but safety (30) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Family score 35 and safety 30. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Wilson Road is located in Norwich, Norfolk. Crime rates are above average, with 188 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 50% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 753m away. The median property price is £128,000, with moderate growth of 6% over five years. Based on 46 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 2 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Wilson Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Gravity 843m · 10 min walk
- PureGym 849m · 11 min walk
- Wensum Sports Centre Charitable Association 907m · 11 min walk
- Elite Strength & Conditioning 1195m · 15 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Window to the Womb 1468m · 18 min walk
- Optical Express 1624m · 20 min walk
- Norwich Cosmetic Clinic 1687m · 21 min walk
- Derma Clinic Aesthetics 1852m · 23 min walk
libraries (2)
- Plumstead Road Library 1300m · 16 min walk
- Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library 1784m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Old Library Wood 722m · 9 min walk
- Woodrow Pilling Park 1016m · 13 min walk
- Ketts Heights 1060m · 13 min walk
- Fountain Park 1885m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Charles Darwin Primary School 993m · 12 min walk
- Lionwood Junior School 993m · 12 min walk
- Notre Dame High School, Norwich 1342m · 17 min walk
- Lakenham Primary School 1481m · 18 min walk
- Jane Austen College 1845m · 23 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.
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