Abney Close
Sheffield, England
Reality check: At £42,500, this is accessible for first-time buyers. Good transport links add convenience. But safety (30/100) is a real concern that shouldn't be ignored.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £42,500, but safety (30) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
Safety score of 30 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%
Limited connectivity (transport 60, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), 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 £42,500, but safety (30) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Abney Close is located in Sheffield. Crime rates are above average, with 236 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 41% of reports. 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 63m away. The median property price is £42,500. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The profile suggests appeal to both first-time buyers and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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)
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: stable
Based on 6 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Abney Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Foundry Gym 1298m · 16 min walk
- Acces Techniques 1743m · 22 min walk
- Goals (Indoor facilities) 1809m · 23 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Cygnet 1233m · 15 min walk
- Bannerdale Osteopaths 1964m · 24 min walk
libraries (3)
- Newfield Green Library 711m · 9 min walk
- Highfield 1582m · 20 min walk
- Manor 1962m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Heeley Common 338m · 4 min walk
- Black Bank 877m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Carfield Primary School 559m · 7 min walk
- Bankwood Primary School 647m · 8 min walk
- Arbourthorne Community Primary School 746m · 9 min walk
- Talbot Specialist School 1146m · 14 min walk
- Newfield Secondary School 1146m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Cat Lane — Sheffield46
- Teynham Road — Sheffield46
- Binsted Road — Sheffield46
- Pollard Avenue — Sheffield46
- Goodison Rise — Sheffield46
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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