Brooks Drive
Rotherham, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £158,330 with hot market liquidity. Modest 6% growth over 5 years. 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.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 6% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£158,330). But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.
Workable for families, but transport (30) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 30, 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), 6% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£158,330). But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But car dependency reduces independence, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £158,330 with transport trade-offs.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Brooks Drive is located in Rotherham, near Waverley. Crime is around average for the area, with 88 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 38% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 435m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £158,330, with moderate growth of 6% over five years. Based on 31 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 427m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 14% 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | 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 Brooks Drive, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (2)
- Waverley Lakes 660m · 8 min walk
- Catcliffe Flash LNR 691m · 9 min walk
schools (4)
- Waverley Primary Academy 428m · 5 min walk
- Treeton Church of England Primary School 1201m · 15 min walk
- Catcliffe Primary School 1363m · 17 min walk
- Brinsworth Howarth Primary School 1865m · 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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