Burton Road
Sheffield, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. It works for professionals who prioritise location above all else. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
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%
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
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
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%
Affordable at £47,500 with decent transport (100) and services (32). Good first step.
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.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
How Life Works Here
Burton Road 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. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Hicks Street Fish and Chips (fast food, 67m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Burton Road/Ball Street) is 48m away. The median property price is £47,500. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. 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. 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. This street may particularly suit young professionals. This is a transport hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 49/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 41/100. 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
Property Market
Other | 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Burton Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Club de Padel 280m · 4 min walk
- The Gym 518m · 6 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Community Paediatrics 678m · 8 min walk
- Long Term Neurological Conditions 739m · 9 min walk
- NHS Walk-In Centre 1023m · 13 min walk
- Central Health Clinic 1262m · 16 min walk
- Sheffield Diabetic Eye Screening Service 1482m · 18 min walk
libraries (2)
- Upperthorpe Library 828m · 10 min walk
- Sheffield Central: Lending 1444m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Cross and Car Park 566m · 7 min walk
- Neepsend Brickworks SSSI 579m · 7 min walk
- Parkwood Springs Forest Garden 775m · 10 min walk
- Edward Street Park 937m · 12 min walk
- Parkwood Springs 1078m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Astrea Academy Sheffield 514m · 6 min walk
- Netherthorpe Primary School 765m · 10 min walk
- Pye Bank CofE Primary School 808m · 10 min walk
- Springfield Primary School 1420m · 18 min walk
- St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam) 1473m · 18 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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