Abbeydale Road
Sheffield, England
Reality check: Strong school access and safe environment (55/100 safety) make this a solid family area.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
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%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £185,000.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
How Life Works Here
Abbeydale Road is located in Sheffield. Crime is around average for the area, with 105 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 36% 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 124m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £185,000. Based on 313 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. The profile suggests appeal to both families and property investors. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability.
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
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 Abbeydale Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Yard Ball 158m · 2 min walk
- The Climbing Works 434m · 5 min walk
libraries (2)
parks & green spaces (5)
- Broadfield Park 350m · 4 min walk
- Pub Garden 373m · 5 min walk
- Meersbrook Walled Garden 503m · 6 min walk
- David Pierce Pocket Park 533m · 7 min walk
- Anne’s Community Garden 545m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- Meersbrook Bank Primary School 524m · 7 min walk
- Carter Knowle Junior School 702m · 9 min walk
- Mercia School 702m · 9 min walk
- Holt House Infant School 708m · 9 min walk
- Woodseats Primary School 1197m · 15 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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