Botsford Street
Sheffield, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
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%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Botsford Street is located in Sheffield. Crime is a significant concern, with 587 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 245 violent offences were recorded (42% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Toolmakers Live (pub, 23m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Rutland Road/Rutland Street) is 54m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transport-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. This is a transport hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 51/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 48/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Botsford Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Club de Padel 311m · 4 min walk
- The Gym 787m · 10 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Community Paediatrics 935m · 12 min walk
- Long Term Neurological Conditions 985m · 12 min walk
- NHS Walk-In Centre 1327m · 17 min walk
- Central Health Clinic 1476m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Neepsend Brickworks SSSI 320m · 4 min walk
- Parkwood Springs Forest Garden 497m · 6 min walk
- Somerset Park 687m · 9 min walk
- Parkwood Springs 792m · 10 min walk
- Abbeyfield Park 850m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Astrea Academy Sheffield 385m · 5 min walk
- Pye Bank CofE Primary School 682m · 8 min walk
- Netherthorpe Primary School 1080m · 14 min walk
- St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam) 1158m · 14 min walk
- Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School 1845m · 23 min walk
Transport Links
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- Boyland Street — Sheffield44
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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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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