Rosebery Street
Rotherham, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £49,500 with warm market liquidity. Strong 32% 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 70), 32% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£49,500).
Safety score of 15 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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 32% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£49,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £49,500, but safety (15) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Rosebery Street is located in Rotherham. Crime is a significant concern, with 343 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 181 violent offences were recorded (53% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 94m away. The median property price is £49,500, with strong growth of 32% over five years. Based on 23 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
Terraced | Leasehold | Market: warm
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 Rosebery Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- JD Gyms 1204m · 15 min walk
- Oasis Health Club 1210m · 15 min walk
libraries (2)
- Kimberworth Library 915m · 11 min walk
- Riverside House Library and Customer Service Centre 1335m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Ferham Park 151m · 2 min walk
- Bradgate Park 530m · 7 min walk
- Bradgate Brickworks 847m · 11 min walk
- Centenary Riverside Nature Park 1026m · 13 min walk
- Minster Gardens 1568m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Kimberworth Community Primary School 650m · 8 min walk
- Kelford School 665m · 8 min walk
- Thornhill Primary School 845m · 11 min walk
- Winterhill School 1282m · 16 min walk
- Abbey School 1819m · 23 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Cavendish Road — Rotherham49
- Devonshire Street — Rotherham48
- Josephine Road — Rotherham50
- Belmont Street — Rotherham50
- Psalters Lane — Rotherham50
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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