Knapton Avenue
Rotherham, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 9% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
Weak across environment (33), safety (40), or school access (70). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 9% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (33), 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 £145,000, but safety (40) needs consideration and environment (33) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 9% over 5 years, but environment scores only 33/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Knapton Avenue is located in Rotherham, near Rawmarsh. Crime is around average for the area, with 173 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 39% 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 326m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £145,000, with moderate growth of 9% over five years. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 197m away. Overall, this street scores 49 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: 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 Knapton Avenue, with detailed information for each.
libraries (3)
- Rawmarsh Library and Customer Service Centre 749m · 9 min walk
- Rawmarsh Community Library 982m · 12 min walk
- Greasbrough Library 1951m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Rosehill Park 707m · 9 min walk
- Warren Vale LNR 1103m · 14 min walk
- Sandhill Park 1753m · 22 min walk
- 33 Main Street 1800m · 22 min walk
- 35 Main Street (owned by 33 Main Street) 1804m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- Rawmarsh Community School 197m · 2 min walk
- Rotherham Aspire 531m · 7 min walk
- Monkwood Primary School 709m · 9 min walk
- Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School 841m · 10 min walk
- Rawmarsh Ashwood Primary School 1126m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
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- West Avenue — Rotherham49
- Ingshead Avenue — Rotherham50
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- Pottery Lane — Rotherham48
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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