Blackburn Drive
Sheffield, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £164,000 with warm market liquidity. Strong 34% 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), 34% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£164,000).
Weak across environment (50), safety (40), or school access (65). Not ideal for children.
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), 34% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£164,000).
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 £164,000, but safety (40) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Blackburn Drive is located in Sheffield, near Chapeltown. Crime is around average for the area, with 189 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is shoplifting. 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 stops within reach. The nearest is about 163m away. The median property price is £164,000, with strong growth of 34% over five years. Based on 27 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 330m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 52 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | 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 Blackburn Drive, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (5)
- Mortomley Park 754m · 9 min walk
- Cart Drive Open Space 797m · 10 min walk
- Ecclesfield Parish Council Garden of Remembrance 864m · 11 min walk
- Angram Bank Recreation Ground 968m · 12 min walk
- Willow Crescent Recreation Area 970m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Lound Infant School 331m · 4 min walk
- Greengate Lane Academy 556m · 7 min walk
- Windmill Hill Primary School 812m · 10 min walk
- Paces School for Conductive Education 845m · 11 min walk
- St Mary's Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy 1050m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
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- Matthews Fold — Sheffield53
- Ironstone Drive — Sheffield54
- Thorncliffe View — Sheffield53
- Rectory Close — Sheffield51
- Norton Mews — Sheffield51
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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