Blackburn Road
Sheffield, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £103,750 with stable market liquidity. Strong 173% 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: 173% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£103,750).
Safety score of 25 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%
Strong case: 173% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£103,750).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), 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 £103,750, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Blackburn Road is located in Sheffield, near Rotherham. Crime is a significant concern, with 362 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 122 violent offences were recorded (34% 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 36m away. The median property price is £103,750, with exceptional growth of 173% over five years. Based on 14 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 491m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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)
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
Other | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Road, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (4)
- Woolley Wood LNR 915m · 11 min walk
- Concord Park 1150m · 14 min walk
- Wincobank Common 1207m · 15 min walk
- Bellhouse Road Playing Fields 1990m · 25 min walk
schools (5)
- Hinde House 2-16 Academy 1236m · 15 min walk
- Limpsfield Junior School 1533m · 19 min walk
- Brightside Nursery Infant School 1713m · 21 min walk
- Hatfield Academy 1808m · 23 min walk
- Tinsley Meadows Primary School 1933m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Farnley Avenue — Sheffield47
- Fox Hill Close — Sheffield44
- Fox Hill Crescent — Sheffield42
- Ackworth Drive — Sheffield47
- Overend Road — Sheffield48
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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