Broom Avenue
Rotherham, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £163,750 with hot market liquidity. Strong 49% 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), 49% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£163,750).
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (6/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, 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), 49% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£163,750).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (6/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £163,750, but environment (6) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 49% over 5 years, but environment scores only 6/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Broom Avenue is located in Rotherham. Crime levels are below the local average (64 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 177m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £163,750, with strong growth of 49% over five years. Based on 32 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 365m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 50 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), 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 Broom Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Thomas Rotherham College Sports Centre 1428m · 18 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E 962m · 12 min walk
- Rotherham General Hospital 1149m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Cow Rakes Lane Park 1230m · 15 min walk
- Valley Park 1427m · 18 min walk
- Boston Park 1574m · 20 min walk
- Clifton Park 1781m · 22 min walk
- Rock Garden 1798m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Sitwell Junior School 366m · 5 min walk
- St Bernard's Catholic High School 738m · 9 min walk
- Broom Valley Community School 974m · 12 min walk
- Newman School 1094m · 14 min walk
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 1186m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Grasby Court — Rotherham49
- Briarwood Gardens — Rotherham49
- Searby Road — Rotherham49
- Elsham Close — Rotherham49
- Thornhill Avenue — Rotherham49
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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